Technology Helps Nab Car Thief

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 11:42 AM

A stolen car case wrapped up quickly thanks to some new tech and teamwork between agencies.

A stolen car case wrapped up quickly thanks to some new tech and teamwork between agencies. The Grays Harbor Sheriff’s Office says a Flock camera alert flagged the vehicle in Aberdeen, and officers tracked it down not long after. The driver, described as having a long criminal history, was arrested and booked on a stolen vehicle charge. Deputies say the ignition had been punched and a screwdriver was being used to start it. They also found drug paraphernalia and suspected meth inside the car.

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