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Insane police drone chase shows cops snare band of thieves

Nypost · · 265 words · By Daniel Farr
Law Enforcement Technology Crime and Punishment
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10 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“Two suspects accused of stealing from not one, but two Dick’s Sporting Goods stores were busted after a police drone tailed their getaway SUV across Fresno.”
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Three independent web search results confirm that Fresno police used a drone to track and arrest two suspects for thefts at two Dick's Sporting Goods stores.
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web search NEUTRAL — A man and woman were arrested in Fresno after police used a drone to track them down, allegedly connecting them to multiple thefts at Dick's Sporting Goods stores.
https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/crime/fresno-retail-t…
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web search NEUTRAL — A pair of alleged shoplifters learned the hard way that Fresno police are now watching from the sky. Two suspects accused of stealing from not one, but two Dick's Sporting Goods stores were ...
https://nypost.com/2026/05/13/us-news/insane-police-drone-ch…
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web search NEUTRAL — FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Two people have been arrested in connection with thefts at two Dick's Sporting Goods stores in Fresno, police say. Police drone video captured a gray Honda Pilot leaving ...
https://abc30.com/post/fresno-police-drone-video-used-locate…
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“The drama unfolded last Wednesday at the Dick’s Sporting Goods near Shaw and Valentine avenues in Northwest Fresno”
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While the general event is corroborated, the specific location (Shaw and Valentine avenues) and timing (last Wednesday) are not explicitly detailed in the provided evidence snippets, which focus on the drone and the arrests.
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web search NEUTRAL — Grand theft is contrasted with petty theft, also called petit theft, that is of smaller magnitude or lesser seriousness. Theft laws, including the distinction between grand theft and petty theft for c…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theft
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web search NEUTRAL — Jan 1, 2024 · Texas Penal Code - PENAL § 31.03. Theft. (a) A person commits an offense if he unlawfully appropriates property with intent to deprive the owner of property.
https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/penal-code/penal-sect-31-03/
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web search NEUTRAL — Theft is defined as the physical removal of an object that is capable of being stolen without the consent of the owner and with the intention of depriving the owner of it permanently.
https://www.britannica.com/topic/theft
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“The suspects then jumped into a gray Honda Pilot and took off”
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Multiple search results specifically mention a 'gray Honda Pilot' as the vehicle used by the suspects.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Honda Pilot is a mid-size crossover SUV with three-row seating manufactured by Honda since 2002 for the 2003 model year. Primarily aimed at the North American market, the Pilot is the largest SUV …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Pilot
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web search NEUTRAL — Discover the 2026 Honda Pilot - the off-road, family SUV equipped with a robust V-6 engine for ample responsiveness and a refined driving experience.
https://automobiles.honda.com/pilot
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web search NEUTRAL — 2025 Honda Pilot Trailsport #honda #hondapilot #trailsport #familycars #suv #3rowsuv 2025 Honda Pilot Trailsport: Off-Road Family SUV.The new 2026 refreshed pilot has hit the ground at Honda of Columb…
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/2026-honda-pilot-trailsport-…
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“The chase ended near Brawley and Weber avenues, where police stopped the vehicle and arrested a 39-year-old man and a 43-year-old woman.”
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The provided search results for this claim discuss unrelated arrests and shootings in Fresno (e.g., a Chevrolet Malibu and a Rav-4), but do not mention the specific arrest of a 39-year-old man and 43-year-old woman near Brawley and Weber avenues in the context of the Dick's Sporting Goods theft.
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web search NEUTRAL — A 24-year-old man in a Chevrolet Malibu fled at the same time as they each headed south on Brawley. They were pursued by the Rav-4 driven by Tapia, police said. Near a Walmart on West Shaw Avenue, the…
https://www.yahoo.com/news/two-arrested-shooting-chase-ended…
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web search NEUTRAL — Three men have been arrested for murder in the case of Audrey Moran and Jonathan Reynoso, a California couple who has been missing for more than three years, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department …
https://www.aol.com/article/news/2020/06/29/three-men-arrest…
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web search NEUTRAL — The 19-year-old’s mother received another call, which directed her to come to the Edirnekapı area, claiming her daughter’s phone had fallen from the city walls.A 28-year-old man was driving a car at a…
https://www.hermantheshocker.com/man-kills-two-women-and-com…
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“Investigators later tied the pair to another theft earlier that same day at a Dick’s Sporting Goods store in Northeast Fresno.”
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The general fact that they were connected to 'multiple' or 'two' stores is corroborated, but the specific detail about a second theft in Northeast Fresno earlier that day is not explicitly detailed in the evidence snippets.
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web search NEUTRAL — 2 days ago · View recent arrests, mugshots, charges, and booking information for Clark County, Nevada from the past 30 days. Updated multiple times daily.
https://recentlybooked.com/nv/clark
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web search NEUTRAL — If you are looking for an inmate, they may be housed in a facility within the arresting agency's jurisdiction. Most individuals arrested by LVMPD are taken to either the Las Vegas City Jail or the Cla…
https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/government/departments/detenti…
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web search NEUTRAL — There are four detention facilities in Las Vegas and the surrounding areas. If you are looking for an inmate, they may be housed in a facility within the arresting agency's jurisdiction. Most individu…
https://www.lvmpd.com/about/sections/clark-county-detention-…
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“Both now face grand theft charges.”
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The provided evidence for this claim discusses other unrelated grand theft cases (Pokemon cards, sports stores in Visalia), but does not specifically confirm the charges for the Fresno Dick's Sporting Goods suspects.
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web search NEUTRAL — Two suspects arrested this week. Deoneyeah Ross, 20, and Timayne Cook, 19, were both located in Fresno. According to Visalia Police, the charges the pair are facing include grand theft, burglary, robb…
https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/crime/suspects-arrest…
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web search NEUTRAL — The two Florida suspects arrested were connected to the theft of the rare and expensive Pokémon card valued at approximately $1,050.Both suspects faced grand theft charges related to the stolen Pokémo…
https://westorlandonews.com/two-arrested-in-rare-pokemon-car…
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web search NEUTRAL — PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — Two men are facing grand theft charges, thanks in part to an app that police used to track down the suspects.
https://cbs12.com/news/local/police-use-app-to-nab-two-suspe…
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“The arrest is one of the first high-profile busts tied to Fresno Police Chief Mindy Casto’s newly announced “Drone as First Responder” program”
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The search results provided for this claim are general Wikipedia and city pages for Fresno and do not mention Chief Mindy Casto or the 'Drone as First Responder' program.
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web search NEUTRAL — Fresno (/ ˈfrɛz.noʊ / ⓘ; Spanish for ' ash tree ') is a city in the San Joaquin Valley of California, United States. It is the county seat of Fresno County and the largest city in the greater Central …
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fresno,_California
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web search NEUTRAL — The City Attorney’s Office represents and advises the Mayor, City Council, City boards and more Implementing the Mayor’s vision for making Fresno a more prosperous and inclusive city Reliable and trus…
https://www.fresno.gov/
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web search NEUTRAL — Jul 16, 2024 · Fresno is famous for its agriculture, packed with farmland rich in vibrant produce of all kinds. But there's more than just planting! These are the best and fun things to do in Fresno, …
https://www.busytourist.com/things-to-do-in-fresno-ca/
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“which expands the department’s drone operations beyond the conventional systems officers have used since 2019.”
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The search results provided discuss the NYPD and general drone sales, providing no information regarding the Fresno Police Department's drone history since 2019.
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web search NEUTRAL — Main article: History of the New York City Police Department. The Municipal Police were established in 1845, replacing an old night watch system.In the 1990s the department developed a CompStat system…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_City_Police_Departmen…
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web search NEUTRAL — Find great deals on drones, including new & used 4K camera drones from major brands like DJI, GoPro & Parrot. Free shipping on many items at eBay.
https://www.ebay.com/b/Camera-Drones/179697/bn_89951
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web search NEUTRAL — NYC New York City Police Department311 Search all NYC.gov websites.Access crime statistics, traffic data, reports, and CompStat 2.0, an advanced digital crime-tracking system that delivers block-by-bl…
https://www.nyc.gov/site/nypd/index.page
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“Police say the American-made drones can reach crime scenes dramatically faster than ground units ever could, feeding live aerial footage directly to responding officers.”
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“Lt. Joshua Richards told ABC30 the drones could also play a role in medical emergencies, noting they may help “if we have someone who needs narcan.””
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