Google Maps noticed the kidnapping incident by chance!

A missing person case that took place in Spain and has been waiting to be solved for a long time has made progress thanks to an image captured by Google Maps – Street View. A photo of a man loading a white bag into the trunk of his car in Soria province became one of the clues in the investigation to find a person who disappeared last year.

Google Maps redirected to missing and suspicious messages

In November 2023, a man was reported missing by his cousin. In the report made to the police, it was stated that the missing person was contacted regularly by phone, but the messages received after a while aroused suspicion. Although the messages claimed that the missing person had moved to another place, the tone and content of the messages made the cousin suspicious. Thereupon, the police began to track down the missing person.

During police investigations, an image obtained from Google Maps (above) contributed to the solution of the incident. The photo showed a man standing behind a red car and placing a large white package into the trunk.

As a result of the investigations, it was determined that a woman with whom the missing man had a romantic relationship and another of her partners were involved in the incident. Police detained both suspects and searched their homes. During the investigations, human remains buried in a cemetery were found. These remains are thought to belong to the missing person and detailed forensic examinations are ongoing.

According to the statement made by the Spanish police, although the image taken from Google Street View did not play a key role in solving the incident, it was one of the important elements supporting the investigation. Google Maps has previously provided important clues in some cases, such as locating a dangerous criminal in Italy.

So, what do you think about the place of such technological developments in the fight against crime? You can share your opinions in the comments!