Crimes That Google Earth Solved
These crimes were solved by armchair detectives using everyday technology
Wherever we look, technology has taken over aspects of our life. However, it has also provided an army of armchair detectives with the means to help solve cases, none more so than google earth. Here are five cases that police solved with its help.
Dutch Bike Thieves
In September 2008, a fourteen-year-old boy was robbed whilst he rode home. The thieves took his bike, cash and cell phone. He reported it to the police immediately; however, the case went unsolved for six months with little evidence. Finally, when the young man was scrolling through google earth, he found a photo of himself riding his bike; behind him were the two robbers. The police were able to identify the two as they had existing records; they were arrested and charged.
Florida Boat Dump
When a police officer discovered a dumped boat illegally, he was determined to bring the fly-tipper to justice. Spending hours searching google earth, he finally found the boat and its original dock. Research then led him to the…
