A northwestern Indiana police department on Tuesday became one of the first law enforcement agencies in the country to distribute a theft-deterring chemical that leaves DNA-like "signatures" on property and those who attempt to steal it. Makers of SmartWater CSI say the product makes it easy to track stolen items and link thieves to crimes theyve committed. Although it has seldom been used in the United States beyond Florida, company officials say its been used in Europe for several years.
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