Law enforcement in California apprehended two individuals from Colombia after automated licence plate recognition systems identified a stolen vehicle in their possession. The 2015 Mercedes-Benz C300 had been reported stolen following a violent carjacking that had occurred several days prior to the arrest.

The successful identification and apprehension relied on technology that scans number plates to flag vehicles reported as stolen or linked to criminal activity. The case demonstrates how such automated systems assist authorities in tracking stolen vehicles and apprehending suspects connected to violent crime.