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Deputy uses Flock cameras to find missing girl in less than 30 minutes
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Brianna Weaver , as published by KGNS — Sitewide
· August 1, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The cameras helped a deputy locate the suspect's vehicle in under 30 minutes.
A missing girl in Ohio was found safe last weekend thanks to the use of Flock license plate reader cameras. The cameras helped a deputy locate the suspect's vehicle in under 30 minutes. The deputy used the Flock system to track the vehicle's movements, identifying a pattern of frequent appearances near certain intersections.
He then positioned himself to intercept the vehicle. Further details of the incident are available from the source, including the actions taken by the deputy to locate and recover the missing girl. The successful use of Flock cameras in this case highlights their potential in aiding law enforcement.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 1, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Sitewide ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A missing girl in Ohio was found safe last weekend thanks to the use of Flock license plate reader cameras. The cameras helped a deputy locate the suspect's vehicle in under 30 minutes. The deputy…
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