Image: Covington Police Department
Covington police arrested two individuals after a local retailer reported more than $3,500 in stolen merchandise. Officers quickly identified the suspects using clear images and the distinctive van involved. Officer Crookston leveraged Flock technology and database information to confirm the vehicle and the suspects’ identities.
Following the identification, police coordinated with the King County Sheriff’s Office to locate the van. Deputies successfully stopped the vehicle and arrested the two individuals, who were booked for investigation of trafficking in stolen property. Authorities have obtained a search warrant for the van and expect to recover additional stolen merchandise and evidence.
WR encourages members to stay vigilant and utilize available security tools, such as video monitoring and license plate recognition technology, to help prevent and respond to retail theft.
