Police say thieves went after high tech equipment when they burglarized an Atlanta home. It turns out that very equipment was used to track the thieves down and lock them up.
The video shows the men dressed in green pretend to be workmen as they checked the home to see if anyone was home. After no one responded, a driver was given the signal to back a car up to the door. The video then shows the group approach the door and give another check. Then one of the young men kicks the door open.
The men then carefully bring out the resident's property -- TVs and other electronics.
"One of the items that was taken out of the house was a laptop computer, and on most Apple products or all Apple products you have what is called iCloud where you can track items like that," said Lt. Rod Woody of the Atlanta Police Department.
That afternoon police tracked the men to a hotel in Tucker. The alleged burglars got a surprise when Atlanta and DeKalb police came to their hotel room.
The homeowner said she is pleased with the work done by detectives. She said that she got most of her items back undamaged.
Friday, May 24 2013 11:06 PM EDT2013-05-25 03:06:52 GMT
If you're hitting the road this weekend, you wont be alone. Plenty of drivers are expected to make use of the long Memorial Day weekend, both in and out of town.
If you're hitting the road this weekend, you wont be alone. Plenty of drivers are expected to make use of the long Memorial Day weekend, both in and out of town.
Friday, May 24 2013 11:00 PM EDT2013-05-25 03:00:01 GMT
An Army Reserve sergeant surprised his daughter by returning from an overseas deployment and presenting her with her diploma at high school graduation.
An Army Reserve sergeant surprised his daughter by returning from an overseas deployment and presenting her with her diploma at high school graduation.
Friday, May 24 2013 10:32 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:32:57 GMT
Authorities say more than a dozen people were injured in an accident involving a hotel shuttle bus near Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Friday morning.
Authorities say more than a dozen people were injured in an accident involving a hotel shuttle bus near Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Friday morning.
Friday, May 24 2013 10:28 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:28:55 GMT
In-depth reporting by the Druid Hills High School student newspaper on DeKalb's accreditation controversy landed the head of SACS as the school's commencement speaker on Friday.
In-depth reporting by the Druid Hills High School student newspaper on DeKalb's accreditation controversy landed the head of SACS as the school's commencement speaker on Friday.
Friday, May 24 2013 5:50 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:50:02 GMT
Memorial Day weekend marks the start of the summer boating season. Authorities are reminding folks that there are some new laws on Georgia's waterways.
Memorial Day weekend marks the start of the summer boating season. Authorities are reminding folks that there are some new laws on Georgia's waterways.
