Woman Wrongfully Accused by a License Plate-Reading Camera – Then Exonerated By Camera-Equipped Car

CBS News investigates what happened when police thought they’d tracked down a “porch pirate” who’d stolen a package — and accused an innocent woman.

“You know why I’m here,” the police sergeant tells Chrisanna Elser. “You know we have cameras in that town…”

“It went right into, ‘we have video of you stealing a package,'” Elser said… “Can I see the video?” Elser asked. “If you go to court, you can,” the officer replied. “If you’re going to deny it, I’m not going to extend you any…