The suspect was caught using the thermal camera (Image: Sourced)
A Police Scotland Air Unit was needed to aid road cops during a road chase in Dumbarton.
The helicopter crew used a thermal camera to locate the suspect hiding in bushes following a short vehicle pursuit through the area.
The crew assisted @PSOSArgWestDunb @PSOSRoads in locating a suspect following a vehicle pursuit in the Dumbarton area. Excellent teamwork demonstrated by officers and @polscotcontrol #KeepingPeopleSafe pic.twitter.com/5LmFFvvK1S
— Police Scotland Air Unit (@PSOSAir) October 19, 2023
The incident - which involved a stolen car with fake plates - took place at around 2.50pm on Thursday, October 19.
A post on X, formerly Twitter, by Police Scotland Air Unit, read: "Excellent teamwork demonstrated by officers and Police Scotland Control Rooms."
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