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LPD uses Flock Safety camera to catch 3 suspects in convenience store thefts
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Alex Cano , as published by KGNS — Top News
· August 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Laredo police department utilized a license plate reader system to locate the suspect vehicle, a dark-colored Jeep with Colorado plates.
A recent string of convenience store thefts in Laredo has led to the arrest of three individuals. The Laredo police department utilized a license plate reader system to locate the suspect vehicle, a dark-colored Jeep with Colorado plates. The vehicle was tracked to a location near Santa Maria Avenue and Jefferson Street, where officers conducted a traffic stop.
Three people were arrested and charged with theft. Further details on the investigation, which is ongoing, are available from local news sources. The arrests were made on Tuesday, and the police department credited the Flock Safety camera system with aiding in the location of the suspect vehicle.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 4, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Top News ·
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