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Thermal drone helps Woodway officers capture burglary suspect on rooftop
Summary by Waco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Laura Hartog , as published by KXXV
· July 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident occurred on July 23, and the department reported that the suspect had burglary tools and was wearing a ski mask at the time of the arrest.
A burglary suspect was arrested in Woodway after being found hiding on a rooftop. Officers responded to a report of a suspicious person on Topeka Drive and used a thermal drone to locate the individual. The suspect was spotted on the rooftop and ordered down by officers, who then took them into custody.
A search of the suspect's pockets revealed keys to a stolen truck, and a loaded pistol was found inside the vehicle. Further details about the arrest and the suspect are available from the Woodway Public Safety Department. The incident occurred on July 23, and the department reported that the suspect had burglary tools and was wearing a ski mask at the time of the arrest.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 30, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV ·
Reading time: 1 min
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