Author Archives: LeadsOnline

Ohio police use online investigations system to solve a string of break-ins

“While investigating a couple of burglars who were recently arrested, I was looking into possible pawn history. I recently found an Apple iPad that I linked to an additional burglary. The serial number matched exactly to the LeadsOnline posting so I was able to go back and locate the receipt from the bookstore where the victim purchased it. Search warrants were also obtained for the suspect’s apartment, and I was able to confirm and link them to several other burglaries that were still unsolved.”

Det. Benjamin Hool
Oxford Police Department
Ohio

Stolen property recovered eight months later

“I received a LeadsOnline hit in reference to a residential burglary reported eight months earlier. The suspect sold the stolen Sony PlayStation 3 console, a white Sony video game controller and a PlayStation 3 ‘NBA2K14’ video game. A hold was placed on the items, and the victim positively identified his property.”

Det. Ricardo Agrait
Orlando Police Department
Florida

Property sold out of jurisdiction; Illinois detective solves crime using LeadsOnline

“I was assigned a case involving of stolen property (tools) from a residential garage in Orland Park, IL. After ascertaining a person of interest, I conducted a LeadsOnline inquiry utilizing the suspect’s name. The inquiry revealed the property had been sold to a pawn dealer located in a nearby town. Further investigation resulted in the recovery of approximately $2000 of stolen power tools and an arrest of the suspect.”

Det. Brad Jankowski
Orland Park Police Department
Illinois

Stolen television sold outside of jurisdiction and recovered for victim

“I got an NCIC hit on a stolen television sold at a local store. The TV was stolen and reported by the Maumee, Ohio Police. I contacted Det. Kelly Russell who was the investigator on the case. She confirmed the TV was from their breaking and entering case, recovered it, and filed an arrest warrant. Maumee Police don’t currently use LeadsOnline, but after this, they signed up for the free trial.”

Det. Lawrence George
Oregon Police Department
Ohio

Oregon Police solve burglary using LeadsOnline

“Once again, LeadsOnline was pivotal in solving a burglary. In March, a residence in our city was burglarized and numerous designer shoes, a TV and an XBOX were taken. A check through LeadsOnline confirmed the TV was sold at a local business the very same day. The business even had clear video and identification of the suspect. Subsequent investigation led to the arrest of four more suspects, and most of the property was recovered within a few weeks. Thanks again for a great service.”

Det. Lawrence George
Oregon Police Department
Ohio

Detective finds stolen precious metals using LeadsOnline in North Carolina

“I recently worked a theft case, involving stolen jewelry. I was able to locate the stolen items through LeadsOnline. Not only did I find my suspect and recover the items, but I also located pawn tickets where my suspect pawned the items, then bought them back, before selling them again to the shop. This led to significant additional charges. Without the easy use of LeadsOnline, this case would have long ago been cold.”

Det. Timothy Vincent
Onslow County Sheriff’s Office
North Carolina

Detective recovers stolen family jewelry in North Carolina

“A report was taken by my office in regards to a breaking and entering of a residence. Through LeadsOnline I was able to collect the evidence I needed to make the arrest and close the case. More importantly, I was also able to recover the stolen jewelry that had been handed down through the family from their Great-Great Grandmother.”

Det. Robert Spade
Onslow County Sheriff’s Office
North Carolina

North Carolina detective immediately helps woman recover laptop containing irreplaceable memories using LeadsOnline

“A female arrived at the Onslow County Sheriff’s Office to file a report of a stolen laptop that had pictures of her family on it that could never be replaced. I took the report and, as always, I checked LeadsOnline. I was able to immediately identify the suspect and the location where the stolen laptop had been sold. I called the store and put an investigative hold on the stolen laptop. After seizing the laptop and securing it in our department’s evidence room, the victim decided not to press charges against the suspect because it was her friend’s boyfriend. I have spoken to the victim and she has worked it out with the business that she has her laptop in her possession once again. She has received reimbursement for her expenses. The crook did not get prosecuted this time, but the victim is happy, and that is our first priority. Thank you for all of your help.”

Det. Robert Spade
Onslow County Sheriff’s Office
North Carolina

North Carolina agency says LeadsOnline pays for itself

“I was able to locate and recover several snap-on torque wrenches, impact wrenches, impact guns, wrench sets, gear wrenches, a Ryobi reciprocating saw and a Husquarvana chain saw that were stolen and sold at several shops here in Jacksonville all through LeadsOnline. This is the best system I have used by far, and it pays for itself! Thanks, guys!”

Det. Rocky Maestas
Onslow County Sheriff’s Department
North Carolina

Fresh leads in a cold case

“In July 2011, with the NCIC hit, I received notification of a pawned laptop computer that was taken in a residential burglary in April 2011. I recovered the laptop and returned it to the owner the same day. The owner was very surprised and happy. The defendant is still on the run and our Department would not have had a clue about this guy if it were not for LeadsOnline. Turns out he also has multiple unrelated warrants and may be involved in several other similar crimes. Thank you so much!”

Det. Joe Benoit
Omro Police Department
Wisconsin

Cold case solved with search of LeadsOnline statewide database in Alabama

“I was searching for a game system. The system was taken several months ago and I had no suspects, however, today I sat in front of my computer looking at old cases and decided to enter the serial number from that case, I did and BAM! There it was, now the product sells itself. I spoke with my boss this morning and before I could get it out he said, we’re gettin’ that! I’m no rock star, but without LeadsOnline, it would be hard sometimes to justify what we do. THANKS LeadsOnline.”

Det. Odis Carden
Odenville Police Department
Alabama

LeadsOnline comes through for Ocean Springs PD

“LeadsOnline came through for our police department by alerting on an NCIC hit for a high-end lawn mower. Besides the property that was sold, we were able to link several other crimes in which the suspect committed in our city and outside of our city limits. LeadsOnline has been a valuable tool for our detective division.”

Det. Leonard Ordonez
Ocean Springs Police Department
Mississippi

Multi-state smash and grab crew identified with LeadsOnline

“NCIC hits via LeadsOnline revealed a multi-jurisdictional smash and grab crew targeting high end Rolex watches. Mississippi, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Wisconsin and West Virginia have all been linked via pawn tickets to Oakland County, MI. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office investigated the suspicious tickets and was able to verify reported stolen items and notify agencies involved. The investigation is ongoing at this time.”

Det. K. Weir
Oakland County Sheriff’s Office
Michigan

Babysitter takes more than just her paycheck

“In January, homeowners reported some jewelry was stolen and they suspected their babysitter was responsible for it. They confronted the babysitter who denied taking the jewelry. I was able to recover the jewelry a few days later and the babysitter confessed on taking the items. She has since pled guilty and the jewelry was returned to the owners. LeadsOnline makes this all possible.”

Det. Shane Freiberg
Oakland County Sheriff’s Office
Michigan

LeadsOnline helps detective press charges quickly

“I was assigned a Home Invasion case where I was able to locate several pieces of jewelry that were sold using LeadsOnline. Through search warrants, I was also able to locate more property at his residence and in a vehicle. I was able to get charges against the subject. I went from having no suspect to charges within weeks.”

Det. S. Freiberg
Oakland County Sheriff’s Office
Michigan

NYPD uses LeadsOnline to get the truth from suspect

“A victim had hired an exterminator to treat for bedbugs. He also asked the exterminator to treat his father’s house. Although there were no eyewitnesses, he proceeded to remove jewelry and electronics from both apartments. We had the opportunity to interrogate him with little success. While under interrogation, another co-worker entered his name on LeadsOnline and produced a positive hit! We then went to the pawn shop and retrieved the stolen property. He was appropriately charged with grand larceny.”

Det. Kevin Chang
NYPD 108th Detective Squad
New York

NYPD detective finds property stolen by healthcare worker hired to care for autistic child

“In an attempt to locate a lot of jewelry stolen from a house by a home health care aid, I used the LeadsOnline system with positive results. The victim has an autistic son and was in need of help. After two weeks of the aid coming to her home, she noticed cash and other small items missing. The asked her husband where her wedding band was, and noticed that all of her jewelry was missing, along with an iPad. After confronting the health care company, the aid was removed from the house and the police were called. After receiving the case, I entered all the information I had into the LeadsOnline system. I found the property and retrieved it for the victim.”

Det. John Bellico
NYPD
New York

Housesitter helps himself to homeowner’s stuff

“An NCSO deputy was dispatched to a report of a burglary where numerous items were taken while a couple was out of town. The investigation revealed that the only individual who had access to the residence was a friend of the family who was helping with the upkeep of the house while the couple was gone. The deputy sought assistance of NCSO Detectives and we ran the housesitter in LeadsOnline and discovered that the housesitter has in fact pawned the items that had been stolen from the residence he was supposed to be watching!”

Det. David Boruchowitz
Nye County Sheriff’s Office
Nevada

Three cases solved with one search

“A Deputy in the Nye County Sheriff’s Office took a report of a burglary. Upon returning to the office, the Deputy ran the property through LeadsOnline. Immediately, he got a hit for a camera in LeadsOnline that had been taken during the burglary. The Deputy and I identified that the suspect who had pawned the camera was also identified as a possible suspect in a burglary of a residence down the street as well. Using the information provided by LeadsOnline, police tracked the suspect down. Interviews and further investigation identified two additional suspects involved in this case. All three individuals were arrested and were booked into NCSO Detention Center. A search warrant was executed on the suspect’s residence and a majority of the stolen items were recovered from the residence. During a search of the residence, several items were also located that had been taken during a third burglary that had not previously been linked to these suspects. So, in whole, due to the Deputy running the serial number of a camera through LeadsOnline, we were able to apprehend three burglars, close out three seperate and unrelated burglaries, and the investigation is still ongoing into other possible burglaries.”

Det. David Boruchowitz
Nye County Sheriff’s Office
Nevada

Chicagoland burglars caught by detective using LeadsOnline

“I just wanted to let you know that LeadsOnline led to the discovery of a stolen computer. The computer was stolen during a burglary in Fayetteville, Arkansas. There have been no leads on the case until the stolen laptop computer was pawned in Little Rock, AR and it was discovered through LeadsOnline.”

Det. Sean Vazquez
Northlake Police Department
Illinois

LeadsOnline provides evidence to arrest suspected burglar

“There was a burglary that occurred in an apartment complex, and the suspect was developed through conversation with the victim. The suspect had shoes that had a sole pattern matching a pattern inside the residence but he still wouldn’t confess to the burglary. I searched for him through your system, and he was at the top of the list showing that he sold the stolen TV in question. Fantastic tool you guys have here! Thanks again”

Det. Jack Shannon
Northlake Police Department
Illinois

North Branford Police complete investigation using LeadsOnline

“I would like to thank LeadsOnline with providing me with information that lead me to identify items that had gone missing from a local resident’s home. It was determined the individual responsible for stealing these items from the residence was their son. The son was confirmed to have a substance abuse issue. Items were unable to be recovered, but because of LeadsOnline, I was able to complete this investigation.”

Det. Robert Deko
North Branford Police Department
Connecticut

LeadsOnline property recovery in New England

“LeadsOnline did it once again! This tool has been proven to be a major asset to law enforcement. I was able to assist a victim of a home burglary. The items that were stolen were found because they had an idea of who was responsible, but couldn’t prove it. I used LeadsOnline tracking to receive an automatic notification that the individual had pawned an item. After reviewing it, the stolen items were located. You guys are the best and keep up the good work!”

Det. Robert Deko
North Branford Police Department
Connecticut

Employees off the hook in New England

“In September, a male who has a substance abuse issue had sold his father’s tools. Son told father he had no idea where the items were and that another one of their employee’s must have stolen it!!! Once again, LeadsOnline proved otherwise! This program is great!”

Det. Robert Deko
North Branford Police Department
Connecticut

Mom… about your phone… I can explain…

“In September a female who has a substance abuse issue had sold her mother’s IPhone at a local Business. The mother had called me personally (because of past history with the family) and inquired about her cell phone that she had allowed her daughter to use for the night. The daughter told her she left the phone in a friend’s car but LeadsOnline proved otherwise!”

Det. Robert Deko
North Branford Police Department
Connecticut

$1,500 laptop returned to theft victim

“Last week I was able to return an Apple laptop valued at over $1,500 to a victim. It’s always nice to have the opportunity to return stolen property. It makes our department look great, and it would not be possible if we did not have LeadsOnline. You made a victim extremely happy in this case, and many others! Thanks for providing a great service and product! Your hard work is greatly appreciated, and it makes our jobs a lot easier.”

Det. Jake Zabukovec
Normal Police Department
Illinois

A normal day using LeadsOnline solves cases for victims

“Recently, I investigated a residential burglary in which a high priced guitar was stolen from a residence. Several days after the burglary, we received a hit from LeadsOnline that an individual sold the guitar to a business in a different city. I recovered the guitar and returned it to the victim. Later, I had the opportunity to arrest the individual that sold the guitar to the business. After a long interview, the suspect confessed to this burglary as well as numerous others within the area. The suspect admitted he took all the property from the burglaries to the businesses. Based on this information, I was able to print off his transaction history in LeadsOnline and go over all property with the suspect to verify if it was stolen or not. This helped in recovering property and also led to additional charges of the suspect. Thanks LeadsOnline!”

Det. Darren Wolters
Normal Police Department
Illinois

High school thieves sell stolen iPod to ecoATM

“I received a report that our local high school was broken into. The suspects took an iPod from the desk of one of the teachers, and I showed the teacher how to look up her serial number through her iTunes account. I plugged in the serial number on LeadsOnline and ‘Voila,’ my suspect now has a name and a face. By the way, he was a former student at the high school, and his brother still is. They perfectly matched the description of our suspects. The great thing was that it wasn’t recovered at a secondhand shop. Our local mall has a new machine called ecoATM, where you can insert an old electronic device, and it will give you money for it. Thank goodness the company that owns the machine is hooked up with LeadsOnline! This is yet another time you have solved a case for me. I couldn’t have done it without you. Thanks!”

Det. David Coffman
Newton Police Department
North Carolina

Case after case, LeadsOnline brings it

“LeadsOnline has recently assisted in two of my investigations. A suspect stole multiple items and tried to avoid detection by selling them at multiple stores. Through LeadsOnline we were able to track down the items pawned. A warrant is currently out for his arrest. Another case yielded shocking results when an elderly victim’s granddaughters stole $30,000 worth the property. LeadsOnline made our efforts in recovering his property a reality and led to the arrests of the family members. We greatly appreciate all that you do. LeadsOnline helps solve cases for us on a daily basis.”

Det. Brandon Vance
Newport Police Department
Kentucky

A small sampling of success with LeadsOnline

“Throughout this year, our relationship with LeadsOnline has been great. Recently, Det. Dunn had several success stories that he presented to you. During the course of two of my investigations from this month, I was able to identify property stolen during a burglary and a theft. The burglary was solved because the suspect was pawning the items the same day as the burglary. He sold an Xbox and DVDs to two separate stores in order to avoid detection. There’s an arrest warrant being issued in that case. The other case involves an elderly victim that has been victimized by his family. His granddaughters have been stealing from him and pawning the items for the past year. We were able to recover a metal detector and tools for him, and then make arrests. There are other cases from 2011 that led to two arrests of family members stealing $30,000 worth of jewelry. The suspects were husband and wife who were stealing from a family friend. LeadsOnline helped locate jewelry that was pawned in other jurisdictions and led to two arrests. These are just three of the cases that are fresh in my mind where LeadsOnline helped solve a case. We greatly appreciate all that you do and it has been a great success.”

Det. Brandon Vance
Newport Police Department
Kentucky

Detective recommends LeadsOnline to all departments nationwide after her success

“Hello, I’m a New Orleans detective and I had the occasion of investigating a theft where two leaf blowers were stolen from the bed of the victim’s truck. The victim provided serial numbers for the stolen property. One hour after the incident occurred, I checked LeadsOnline, but did not get a hit. The very next day upon checking LeadsOnline, I received a hit that the stolen property was sold at a business in Chalmette, LA. I was able to contact the business, place the property on hold and receive all of the information on the subject who sold the property. I subsequently placed a warrant for Possession of Stolen Property” out for the subject who was in possession of both leaf blowers. LeadsOnline is a very good tool in helping with investigations. I recommend all departments nationwide to get on board.”

Det. Tianay Marshall
New Orleans Police Department
Louisiana

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