OAK BROOK, Ill — Authorities in the west suburbs stopped a burglary in progress on Thursday morning, leading to a police pursuit on the Eisenhower Expressway, but officers were eventually able to catch the two suspects thanks to the help of a police tracking dart.
The GPS tracking dart called “Star Chase” is a small device that is having a big impact on police pursuits.
Oak Brook police said they are using the tracking darts on a nearly weekly basis. Other suburban departments like Elmhurst and Willow Brook have them too and now some Chicago Aldermen are showing interest in getting the technology for CPD…