Charlotte, NC, August 1, 2026 —

An 18-year-old male is in custody after a deputy in Ohio used Flock license plate reader (LPR) technology to quickly locate a missing girl. The incident occurred recently, with law enforcement officials reporting that the deputy was able to find the girl within approximately 30 minutes of activating the search.

The deputy utilized Flock LPR cameras to track the suspect’s vehicle. This technology captures images of license plates, allowing law enforcement to identify and track vehicles of interest. In this case, the system provided the necessary information to pinpoint the vehicle and subsequently locate the missing girl and the suspect.

Upon locating the vehicle, the deputy encountered the 18-year-old male suspect, who was with the missing girl. During the apprehension, officers discovered a loaded handgun in the suspect’s possession. The suspect was detained following the discovery.

Details regarding the specific circumstances that led to the girl being reported missing, the identity of the suspect, or the exact location within Ohio where the incident took place were not immediately available. The duration of the suspect’s possession of the girl was also not provided.

Flock Safety, the company behind the LPR cameras, states that its technology helps law enforcement solve crimes and improve public safety by providing real-time vehicle identification data. The system is designed to alert authorities to specific vehicles associated with investigations.

The outcome of the situation marks a swift resolution, credited to the effective deployment of LPR technology by the responding deputy. Further details regarding any potential charges filed against the suspect or the condition of the girl are pending.



Story summarized from the original created by Brianna Weaver on www.wbtv.com, see more information here.

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