A Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department drone helped stop a suspected home burglary before officers arrived on the scene. This led to the suspect’s arrest after a homeowner’s security cameras detected suspicious activity. Police said the drone reached the residence within seconds, displaying how the department’s expanding Drone as a First Responder program continues to enhance emergency response across the valley.
LVMPD Drone Response Leads to Quick Arrest in Home Break-in
REAL-TIME RESULTS!On May 12, a homeowner was out of town when their security cameras alerted them that someone was trying to get inside their Las Vegas home near Desert Inn and Arville.They called Metro.An LVMPD drone launched from a SkyPort and was overhead in seconds,… pic.twitter.com/eQo3AKc4jT
— LVMPD (@LVMPD) June 16, 2026
The incident unfolded on May 12 near Desert Inn Road and Arville Street after a homeowner, who was out of town, received a security camera alert showing someone attempting to enter the residence.
According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, the homeowner immediately contacted police. Instead of waiting solely for patrol officers to arrive, the department launched one of its Drone as a First Responder aircraft from a nearby SkyPort.
The drone quickly reached the property and located the suspect outside the home within seconds. From overhead, the drone pilot monitored the scene while working alongside a dispatcher to provide responding officers with the suspect’s exact location…