Law enforcement officials say these social media posts — “Wanted Wednesdays,” “Turn Yourself In Thursdays,” “Felony Fridays” — have helped nab many fugitives. Some departments only use such social media campaigns for violent crimes, including murder, rape and assault with a deadly weapon. But others plaster suspects’ faces all over the internet on charges such as violating parole, missing a court date, drug offenses and theft.

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