DFRS Tracks Fleeing Suspect Vehicle Following Retail Theft

The Drone as a First Responder Service (DFRS) was deployed to assist patrol units with a larceny in progress at Target on Marketplace Drive.

As the incident developed, the suspect vehicle attempted to evade responding deputies by leaving the area northbound on Hylan Drive. DFRS personnel located the vehicle, maintained aerial observation, and provided real-time location updates to responding patrol units as it traveled away from the scene.

Using the information provided by DFRS, patrol units successfully intercepted the vehicle near the intersection of Jefferson Road and Marketplace Drive. Both occupants were taken into custody without incident.

The result: DFRS provided continuous aerial tracking and real-time situational awareness, helping patrol units locate and safely stop a fleeing suspect vehicle and take both occupants into custody.