Mechelen (The Brussels Morning Newspaper):The Rivierenland police used ANPR technology to catch two men aged 21 and 27 who were involved in a series of shoplifting incidents at perfume stores across Flanders. The suspects were arrested and charged with multiple counts of theft.
The police in Mechelen caught a guy who was stealing from perfume shops. They used a camera that reads license plates to find his car and then arrested him. It was all thanks to the technology the police have. The driver said his friend was also part of the thefts. The thefts happened in different places like Genk, Ghent, Brasschaat and De Panne. The police in Mechelen did a good job catching these suspects and their strategies and technology help them solve crimes.
How did the rivierenland police use ANPR technology to catch hoplifting suspects across Flanders?
Last week a camera in Mechelen spotted a car using ANPR technology. The Rivierenland police then stopped the car to check it out. The driver was wanted for questioning about shoplifting. This regular check became a big deal because of the ongoing investigation. The driver suddenly said his buddy was also part of the shoplifting. This information helped the police figure out that both guys were involved. The ANPR system and fast action by the Rivierenland police were key in catching them and solving the shoplifting case.
They caught two guys one aged 21 and the other 27 and took them to the police station for more questioning. These guys were behind eight shoplifting incidents at different branches of a perfume store chain in Flanders. The thefts happened in cities like Nieuwpoort, De Panne, Bruges, Roeselare, Ghent, Brasschaat and Genk. These guys got charged with all eight shoplifting crimes from the same perfume store chain in different places. They did it in many cities they planned it out well to avoid getting caught. The authorities are collecting more proof to make sure these guys face the consequences for what they did.
What charges did the judge in Kortrijk bring against the two suspects involved in the shoplifting incidents across Flanders?
After catching those two guys, aged 21 and 27 they were taken to the judge in Kortrijk. The evidence showed they were part of eight shoplifting cases all over Flanders. The judge looked at the case and decided to arrest the guys. They were charged with lots of shoplifting from perfume stores in different cities. The judge thought their crimes were serious and well planned he kept them in custody for now.
