Tuesday, October 01, 2013

Car Thief Sprayed With Invisible Ink During Break-In

Police using new tracking technology to reduce crime rates


A car thief was caught red – or rather green – handed after attempting to steal from a car fitted with an anti-theft device. 

SmartWater traceable liquid burst on Yafet Askale's face as he rifled through valuables in a bait car set out by police in Brent, England. According to The Telegraph, Askale initially denied breaking into the vehicle, until police used an ultraviolet light to make the ink visible.

Askale was sentenced to 49 hours community service and ordered to pay 400 (British pounds) or about $650. Brent police have been using the SmartWater technology in bait cars and homes to deter thieves and more easily catch those who do commit a crime .... http://autos.aol.com