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Deputy uses Flock cameras to find missing girl in less than 30 minutes
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Brianna Weaver , as published by Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· August 1, 2026
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Key takeaway The deputy was able to locate the suspect's vehicle in under 30 minutes.
A missing girl in Ohio was found safe after a deputy utilized Flock license plate reader cameras. The deputy was able to locate the suspect's vehicle in under 30 minutes. The Lucas County Sheriff's Office was involved in the case, with a deputy using the Flock system to track the suspect's vehicle.
The system helped identify a pattern of the vehicle's frequent locations. Further details about the case are available from the source, including the actions taken by the deputy to find the missing girl. The successful use of Flock cameras led to the girl being found safe, but additional information can be found through the original report.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 1, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
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