However, he did have a drone.
Eventually the boats got too far and the drone had to turn back, but Chris had gotten a good idea of where they were headed, and that helped deputies catch up with the pair of suspects on a beach in Langley.
"This is the first time we've had a drone used in something like this," explained Detective Ed Wallace with the Island County Sheriff's Office.
Wallace admits his department was pretty impressed.
"It was great," said Wallace. "It was quick thinking on their part and if nothing else it helped with identification too."
James and Susan Raborn were in court Thursday facing motor vehicle theft charges. After deputies arrested them in Langley, they learned the speed boat was stolen too.
"I think it's awesome we were at least able to aide in arresting these two individuals," Chris concluded.
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