Police have taken an unconventional approach to catching a car thief by testing blood from a mosquito found inside the stolen car.
This innovative technique aims to gather crucial information about the suspect's identity.
The incident began when a car was reported stolen from a residential area in 2018. The police immediately took action due to the urgency of the situation.
As they meticulously scoured the stolen car for evidence, they suddenly stumbled upon an unexpected and intriguing find: a mosquito trapped inside.
After that, the dead mosquito was carefully transported to a laboratory for testing. The scientists meticulously analyzed the insect and made a remarkable revelation.
According to reports, the DNA extracted from the mosquito matched a profile already present in the police database.
The suspect was then immediately brought to the police office for questioning.
However, despite the evidence of the mosquito's DNA matching the suspect's profile in the police database, the individual still denies any involvement in the car theft.
He claimed that he had hitchhiked a ride from a male driver.
Following the discovery of the mosquito and its DNA evidence, the admissibility of this unconventional piece of evidence was left to the judgment of a presiding judge.
Police inspector Sakari Palomaeki acknowledged the rarity of using mosquitoes in crime scene investigations and the thoroughness of their efforts.
“Finding a small mosquito in a car is not easy. This shows how thoroughly we investigated the crime scene."
“Using mosquitoes as evidence is perhaps unusual. During our training, we were not asked to keep an eye out for mosquitoes at crime scenes.”
However, the final decision regarding the mosquito's blood sample and its impact on the investigation remains unknown, leaving the outcome and resolution of the case shrouded in uncertainty.
The importance of ensuring the accuracy of convictions cannot be overstated, as it not only has profound implications for an individual's life but also carries the potential for substantial legal consequences in the future.
