So, how did the cops know they were there?

[Anti Federalist]

So, these two have been on the lam for a couple of weeks now and get picked up at Universal Studios in Florida.

So, who and how did the cops get tipped off?

ID checks? Face scanning cameras?

Or just a lucky tip from somebody who spotted them?




http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/nh-couple-wanted-boys-beating-head-court-17833965

[Occam's Banana]

Woody Woodpecker is watching you.

[John F Kennedy III]

Woody Woodpecker is watching you.

I never did trust that bastard.

[youngbuck]

Another possibility: traffic cameras tracked their license plate to or near their location.

ETA: Oh, and maybe triangulating their cell phone(s), assuming they had one.

[V3n]

I think it's funny when it said the agents spent 'all day' looking for them at Universal.

"Maybe they're on the Spider-man ride!"
not there
"Oh! I think I saw them on The Simpsons ride!"
not there

All day riding rides, eating hot dogs, 'looking for the couple'
then at the end of the day they catch the perps..
One agent grabs the hand of the other

"This was the best day ever."

[Dr.3D]

I think it's funny when it said the agents spent 'all day' looking for them at Universal.

"Maybe they're on the Spider-man ride!"
not there
"Oh! I think I saw them on The Simpsons ride!"
not there

All day riding rides, eating hot dogs, 'looking for the couple'
then at the end of the day they catch the perps..
One agent grabs the hand of the other

"This was the best day ever."
They was in incognito.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6io3wj3pa_E

[youngbuck]

I think it's funny when it said the agents spent 'all day' looking for them at Universal.

"Maybe they're on the Spider-man ride!"
not there
"Oh! I think I saw them on The Simpsons ride!"
not there

All day riding rides, eating hot dogs, 'looking for the couple'
then at the end of the day they catch the perps..
One agent grabs the hand of the other

"This was the best day ever."

The eagerly await the chance to volunteer for more theme-park manhunts.

[Origanalist]

I think it's funny when it said the agents spent 'all day' looking for them at Universal.

"Maybe they're on the Spider-man ride!"
not there
"Oh! I think I saw them on The Simpsons ride!"
not there

All day riding rides, eating hot dogs, 'looking for the couple'
then at the end of the day they catch the perps..
One agent grabs the hand of the other

"This was the best day ever."

Was it Gay Day?

[Occam's Banana]

They was in incognito.....

But was they bona fide?

[MoneyWhereMyMouthIs2]

Another possibility: traffic cameras tracked their license plate to or near their location.


They toll by plate in FL. It wouldn't be a surprise to find they identify plates along non-toll roads as well, or even at theme park entrances or places near theme park entrances.

Also, if you're actually inside Universal, I'm pretty sure you need an ID to get in. No telling what they do with that info. They may check criminal databases as you present it, or shortly after.

[TonySutton]

I would suspect they used credit cards to make purchases.

[angelatc]

I think AF's point was - is it possible that the theme park is quietly screening all guests on behalf of law enforcement, and tipping them off when they get a hit?

[MoneyWhereMyMouthIs2]

I think AF's point was - is it possible that the theme park is quietly screening all guests on behalf of law enforcement, and tipping them off when they get a hit?


It's not only possible, but probable. If that's it, Universal can make a pretty good case that they don't want criminals in their park, I think. I'd find it more troublesome if public officials are screening plates or faces on the roads near the area. (but not surprising)

[donnay]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjziVowR4fw

http://netdna.orlandoinformer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/incredible-hulk-coaster-islands-of-adventure-universal-orlando-866-oi-550x308.jpg
http://www.orlandoinformer.com/universal/express-pass-access/

Biometric technology getting more action in consumer applications


Smarte Carte's fingerprint lockers were introduced two years ago at the Minneapolis-St. Paul airport, and also can be found in Chicago's Union Station and the Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure theme parks in Florida.
http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/tech/news/2004-08-11-conusmer-biometrics_x.htm

No different to this tracking...

http://usa.immigrationvisaforms.com/upload/e-zpasslane.jpg


Those who trade liberty for convenience get neither.

[presence]

Those who trade liberty for convenience get neither.

"But my transponder was there I promise!"

Receipt? No? $285.75

[Philhelm]

Duh, it was the tracking chip that was implanted at birth.

[Lindsey]

Another possibility: traffic cameras tracked their license plate to or near their location.

ETA: Oh, and maybe triangulating their cell phone(s), assuming they had one.

The linked article addressed both of these:

"He said he is not sure what mode of transportation they were using and that both their cars were accounted for in New Hampshire."
&
"I think they were smart enough to dump their cellphones," White said, stressing it was tips from acquaintances that led police to them.

[presence]

Duh, it was the tracking chip that was implanted at birth.

http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/wp-content/gallery/20-04/ff_nsadatacenter_f.jpg

[Anti Federalist]

I think AF's point was - is it possible that the theme park is quietly screening all guests on behalf of law enforcement, and tipping them off when they get a hit?

Bingo.

Exactly right.

Another nexus point of a fascist state, where corporations and government join in an unholy alliance of totalitarianism and surveillance.

[Anti Federalist]

The linked article addressed both of these:

"He said he is not sure what mode of transportation they were using and that both their cars were accounted for in New Hampshire."
&
"I think they were smart enough to dump their cellphones," White said, stressing it was tips from acquaintances that led police to them.

Ugh, the ONE time I don't cut and paste the entire article.

The original was nothing more than a paragraph, saying that they had been picked up.

No other details were given.

Well, I'm still not convinced that places like this are not on the LE grid.

[MoneyWhereMyMouthIs2]

Well, I'm still not convinced that places like this are not on the LE grid.

Assume they are.

Not to mention, law enforcement lies as much as their politician counterparts.


"He said he is not sure what mode of transportation they were using and that both their cars were accounted for in New Hampshire."

Shit like that, released to the public, means nothing.