When the police on Saturday asked for help from the public in the search for the 13-year-old abducted girl, a lot of assistance was provided. Several Danes with cameras in their cars were able to hand over footage to the police, which provided potential clues in the hunt for the now arrested 32-year-old man.
An answer came from Bodil Grubak. She lives only 800 meters from the place where the 13-year-old girl’s bike and belongings were found on Saturday.
She tells DR how her husband’s car was parked along the road. It was equipped with a lit camera pointing in the direction of the spot where the 13-year-old girl disappeared.
May have registered suspect
When the police called for surveillance images from the area, she checked whether the camera in the car had recorded anything. Yes definitely.
She has not seen the footage, but feels certain that the camera would have caught the perpetrator if he drove past their house.
“All traffic that has come both ways has been filmed. And you can see it all. Both colour, brand and license plate. Although I don’t know if you can see the driver when he drives by at high speed,” says Bodil Grubak to DR.
Increased number of car cameras
It is uncertain whether the video recording contributed to the arrest in the case itself. But it is very likely that private video surveillance recorded by a car camera can help the police in the pursuit of criminals.
Both FDM and retail chains report increased sales and use of car cameras. Where before it was mostly professional drivers who bought cameras, today it is also ordinary motorists.
On top of the many fixed video cameras that are installed in public spaces, there is a good chance that you will be recorded in traffic – without you knowing it.
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Source: The Nordic Page