Akron police nab burglary suspects with a drone assist

In the early morning hours of Monday, June 3rd, an APD drone pilot deployed a drone at a business that had been repeatedly victimized by break-ins. While checking the property, the pilot noticed two suspects trespassing on the property. Additional Patrol Officers arrived and were able to apprehend the suspects with assistance from the drone safely. Further investigation led to Felony Breaking & Entering charges.

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