ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Police were able to use a GPS tracking device and its network license plate readers to assist in tracking down a man who reportedly stole a car after the owner left it running and then attempted to evade pursuing officers.
According to police, authorities were called to Ledges Store, at 3212 Auburn Street, around 2:20 p.m. on Sunday, February 15th, and met with the victim, who advised he had left the car running while he went into the business.
During that time, the car was stolen by Brandon Sweetman, 39, according to surveillance video of the scene, court documents report…