Video shows Howard County Police use drone thermal imaging to track down teen who stole vehicle
By
Christian Olaniran
/ CBS Baltimore
BALTIMORE -- A teen was arrested last week after crashing a stolen car and attempting to evade police in Columbia.
Footage released by the Howard County Police Department shows an officer checking the stolen vehicle for occupants before speaking with witnesses to try and find the suspect.
Police then launched a drone with thermal imaging in order to locate the teen.
Using the drone, police located the suspect near the crash site, sending units to his location.
The teen was arrested and charged with motor vehicle theft.
Christian Olaniran is a Digital Producer for CBS News Baltimore, where he writes stories on diverse topics including politics, arts, culture, sports and more. He also creates engaging social media content to complement news coverage.