Nearly 50 vehicles were broken into overnight in Ellicott City and Columbia, prompting a large police response that ultimately ended with suspects on the run and a high-tech search involving a drone and thermal imaging.
According to Howard County Police, the break-ins occurred across multiple locations late at night, with suspects targeting dozens of parked cars. Investigators say the suspects were operating out of a stolen vehicle and fled when officers attempted to stop them.
The video shows patrol officers were able to track the suspects that same night using a department drone equipped with a thermal camera. Video released by Howard County Police shows officers monitoring heat signatures from above as the suspects attempted to evade capture on foot…