Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Technology + teamwork = quick results
Just a few weeks ago, officers arrested a burglary suspect in less than an hour thanks to a vigilant neighbor, the Real Time Information Center (RTIC) and APD's Drones as First Responders program.
The incident began when a neighbor reported seeing a man enter a home's backyard and leave with a bicycle. Using live camera technology, RTIC quickly located a suspect matching the description riding a bicycle that matched the one reported stolen. Drone technology and real-time updates allowed officers to continuously track the suspect's movements, directing officers to his location within minutes.
When officers contacted the suspect, he abandoned the bicycle and tried to run.
But we were faster.
Officers quickly took him into custody, recovered the stolen bike and other property taken from the residence, and arrested him on probable cause of theft, trespassing and obstructing.
This case is another example of how APD's technology, combined with community members who report suspicious activity, helps officers locate suspects quickly, recover stolen property and keep our community safe.
[Media Description: Drone footage of suspect on bicycle and body camera footage of officers arresting the suspect.]
Technology + teamwork = quick results
Just a few weeks ago, officers arrested a burglary suspect in less than an hour thanks to a vigilant neighbor, the Real Time Information Center (RTIC) and APD's Drones as First Responders program.
The incident began when a neighbor reported seeing a man enter a home's backyard and leave with a bicycle. Using live camera technology, RTIC quickly located a suspect matching the description riding a bicycle that matched the one reported stolen. Drone technology and real-time updates allowed officers to continuously track the suspect's movements, directing officers to his location within minutes.
When officers contacted the suspect, he abandoned the bicycle and tried to run.
But we were faster.
Officers quickly took him into custody, recovered the stolen bike and other property taken from the residence, and arrested him on probable cause of theft, trespassing and obstructing.
This case is another example of how APD's technology, combined with community members who report suspicious activity, helps officers locate suspects quickly, recover stolen property and keep our community safe.
[Media Description: Drone footage of suspect on bicycle and body camera footage of officers arresting the suspect.]
