The suspect is seen walking up next to an unoccupied vehicle, pulling out a screwdriver and another tool from his sweatshirt pocket, and punching open the lock on the driver's side door.
New drone video shared by the Santa Monica Police Department shows an alleged thief breaking into cars at the Santa Monica Pier.The incident happened July 6 in Lot 1 North, according to police.In a statement, officials said the pilot observed a man wandering through the parking lot "acting suspiciously.
With the help of the drone pilot, responding officers were assisted in locating the suspect, who was ultimately arrested for vehicle burglary and other theft crimes. The suspect was in possession of multiple stolen items.Santa Monica PD's "Drone as a First Responder program" incorporates a sworn officer pilot who flies the drone and monitors radio channels, listening to 911 calls as they come into dispatch.
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