Despite AI, hard-nosed detective work still key to solving crimes
NAGOYA (Kyodo) -- Around 6:30 a.m. on May 14, a detective was walking through Kanayama Station in Nagoya, central Japan, on his way to work. As one of
On May 14 near Nagoya, Japan, a detective noticed a face in Kanayama Station that matched the description of a suspect wanted for 10 car break-ins in the Handa police department's jurisdiction since 2026. Despite blurry security camera footage, the detective followed the man to a train heading to Minamichita, a fishing area known for its vehicles.
Boarding the same train car, the detective arrested the man after he smashed a car window to search it. Later, on June 11, the suspect was rearrested on suspicion of credit card fraud related to the break-ins. While AI technology has advanced in law enforcement, such as reviewing security footage and collaborating with relay investigations, traditional detective work remains vital.
Human skills like visual identification searches, memorizing suspect faces, and drawing police sketches help catch criminals who might evade technology. Police continue to value these methods, recognizing their effectiveness in making arrests and securing convictions.
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