Serial Thief on Scooter Arrested Thanks to Facial Recognition in Cantù
A 47-year-old man from Desio, currently residing in Limbiate, has been arrested for a series of thefts conducted while riding a scooter. The man is now facing charges for six successful thefts and two attempted burglaries.
The suspect had been targeting homes and shops across Cantù, Carimate, and Cucciago, making off with various items of value. His spree came to an end with the help of advanced facial recognition technology that identified and linked him to the string of crimes.
The breakthrough in the investigation came when local authorities deployed a system capable of reading and matching faces caught on surveillance footage, ultimately leading to the suspect’s identification and subsequent arrest. This arrest marks a significant step in tackling theft in these areas, providing a sense of relief among residents and businesses alike.
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