Indianapolis, IN – Indianapolis police say quick action and teamwork helped save an 11-year-old autistic girl after she went missing early Saturday morning.
According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD), Southwest District officers responded around 3:25 a.m. to a report of a missing child. Officers immediately deployed a department drone to help locate the girl in the dark.
Within minutes, the drone’s camera identified her location, allowing officers to reach her safely. IMPD praised the swift coordination between patrol officers and drone operators, crediting their technology and training for the successful outcome.
The department shared body camera and drone footage of the rescue on social media, emphasizing how critical timing and teamwork are when a child goes missing. “Every second counts when a child goes missing,” the agency wrote in its post, highlighting the life-saving role of their drone team.
No further details on the child’s condition were released, but officials confirmed she was safely reunited with her family.
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