Snowy footprints led police to a juvenile suspect in a Lee’s Summit break-in, resulting in recovered stolen vapes and court referral.

Fresh snow in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, helped police solve a business break-in on Sunday when officers found a trail of footprints leading from a shattered front door to a nearby home. Using a thermal-imaging drone and a K-9 unit, they located a juvenile suspect who admitted to the burglary and guided them to stolen nicotine vapes, which were recovered and returned. Authorities credited the snowy conditions, quick response, and teamwork for the successful outcome. The suspect, age not disclosed, has been referred to juvenile court, with charges pending.