The Santa Ana Police Department utilized its aerial enforcement unit to capture a suspect who stole a bicycle directly off a homeowner’s front porch. The department’s specialized Drone Team launched Drone Eagle-1 over the area. Within minutes, the drone operator established visual tracking, monitoring the suspect as he abandoned the bicycle and attempted to evade officers on foot. The Reality of Bicycle Theft in Orange CountyWhile this arrest was successful, bicycle thefts remain a continuous challenge throughout Orange County. Drone technology offers an alternative, with units that can be launched instantly to arrive at crime scenes ahead of ground vehicles.