👮 The Gist: A 15-year-old girl reported missing in Lawrenceville was located and returned home safely with the help of a police helicopter on May 29.
📋 The Details:
- On May 29, around 11:40 a.m., officers responded to a report of a missing child on the 3000 block of Dunlin Way.
- The child’s mother reported a recent argument and discovered her daughter missing approximately 30 minutes later.
- The child, who police say has a medical condition requiring supervision, left the house without shoes.
- The Gwinnett County Police Department’s Aviation Unit was deployed to assist.
- Officers in the helicopter located the child within minutes and guided Corporal Hanna to her location on a nearby sidewalk.
- Corporal Hanna calmed the visibly upset child and safely returned her home.
📼 The Video:
📊 By The Numbers:
- Response time: 11:40 a.m.
- Surveillance review: Showed child leaving without shoes.
- Helicopter search duration: Minutes.
💬 Your Take: How do you feel about the use of police helicopters in locating missing persons? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
