LAHORE:A husband and wife allegedly involved in multiple theft incidents across Lahore have been arrested with the help of Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) surveillance cameras,a spokesperson said on Wednesday.
The suspects were allegedly involved in thefts in Iqbal Town,Ichhra,Samanabad and Millat Park areas.
According to the PSCA spokesperson,virtual patrolling officers traced the suspects through footage of different theft incidents.
After analyzing the recordings,the Safe City team identified the motorcycle used in the crimes.
Using modern surveillance technology,the team established the suspects’ identities and obtained details of the motorcycle.
The Safe City team subsequently shared the suspects’ photographs,motorcycle details and other digital evidence with the relevant police stations.
Acting on the information,police conducted a targeted operation and arrested the couple.
Multiple theft cases had already been registered against the suspects at different police stations,the spokesperson added.
The spokesperson said Safe City technology was providing effective assistance to police in identifying and apprehending criminal elements while continuous surveillance through cameras across Punjab was underway to monitor the movement of suspects.