Drone Tech Catches Nighttime Thief | Albany News

A Colonie resident’s midnight call tipped off police to a prowler checking car doors—leading to a high-tech takedown using a thermal drone piloted by Officer Frank Peris. The drone’s heat-sensing tech pinpointed the suspect, allowing officers to make a safe, precise arrest. The department’s “Light it Up & Lock it Up!” campaign urges neighbors to boost security with lights, locked doors, and hidden valuables—proving that community vigilance, paired with modern tech, can turn a scary night into a swift resolution. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/772748fd55e916ef