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Drone technology aids in capture of suspected art thief

Artin Krasniqi allegedly broke into a Bard College campus building Saturday, stealing artwork before fleeing.

News 12 Staff

Oct 29, 2024, 12:07 PM

Updated 23 days ago

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A suspected art thief was apprehended thanks to the Dutchess County Sheriff's Drone Unit.
Artin Krasniqi, 36, of Red Hook, allegedly broke into a Bard College campus building Saturday, stealing artwork before fleeing.
The Sheriff's Office utilized a high-tech drone equipped with thermal imaging to locate Krasniqi in nearby woods.
He faces one count of third-degree burglary.