Knowing Where to Look: Officers Use Smart Signals to Make Cities Safer
In Edition 113 of #SolvedStories: Vehicle insights helped officers close the loop on everything from scam operations and gang plots to package thefts and carjackings—proving that the right data, in the right hands, moves cases forward faster.
Multi-County Scam Ring Busted with Flock Support
Roxboro, NC
Deputies in Person County used Flock LPR data to locate a vehicle tied to a large-scale fraud scheme targeting seniors across four counties. Two individuals now face charges in a PayPal-based scam totaling over $140,000 in losses.
Lynnwood Police Arrest Wallet Theft Suspect Over Pizza Trail
Lynnwood, WA
An alert from Flock Safety helped officers quickly locate a vehicle tied to a wallet theft. The suspect was arrested while still in possession of pizzas purchased with the victim’s stolen credit cards.
Graffiti Case Leads to Vehicle Plate Fraud Charge in Georgia
Centerville, GA
Officers used LPR data to identify a car linked to a racist graffiti incident. A 17-year-old was charged for concealing the vehicle’s identity with another plate, as the investigation into additional charges continues.
High-Speed Pursuit Ends in Arrest in San Jose Theft Case
San Jose, CA
A stolen vehicle alert from Flock prompted a pursuit involving San Jose police and Pima County deputies. The chase ended with the safe arrest of a suspect linked to ongoing theft investigations.
Flock Data Aids FBI in Gang Investigation Tied to Witness Targeting
Lexington, KY
Investigators used LPR alerts to locate a black Acura associated with a gang. The vehicle was linked to multiple shootings, including a plot to kill a federal witness—critical intel in building a broader federal case.
Community Tips and Flock Data Help Stop Porch Pirate
Ukiah, CA
After residents submitted video of a suspected package thief, Flock camera alerts helped police locate the suspect’s vehicle. The individual was arrested and stolen packages were recovered from their car.
Simi Valley Teens Arrested After Late-Night Carjacking
Simi Valley, CA
Three teens were arrested after carjacking a driver at a community center parking lot. Flock camera data helped officers locate the stolen vehicle through Santa Monica and back to Simi Valley, where the suspects were taken into custody.
When the Lead Is Clear, the Response Is Faster
Whether it was gang activity, theft, fraud, or violent crime, the common thread is clarity—when law enforcement had the right vehicle intelligence, they didn’t hesitate to act. Flock gave them the direction. They did the rest.
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