It took the use of hi-tech gadgetry for police to track and arrest suspected thieves.

Police say two suspects attempted to break into a residence before stealing a car from the driveway in 32 Division.

The incident took place on May 25 and the arrests were only now announced.

“When the owner becomes aware that his car is stolen, he tracks it down through the GPS to an address in 22 Division and calls us,” said Det. Kevin Hamilton, of 22 Division Major Crime Unit.

Primary Response Unit officers from 22 Division attended the address and located the vehicle and two suspects standing near it in an underground garage.

The men saw police and bolted.

“They fled on foot and boarded the subway at Islington Station,” said Hamilton. “We communicated with the dispatcher and notify the Toronto Transit Commission. The TTC security informs us that the suspects left the eastbound train at Old Mill and were headed in a southern direction.”

Officers scouring the streets apprehended one of the suspects nearby after a brief foot chase.

During the pursuit, he discarded several items, including an unloaded firearm, police said.

A ride-sharing driver contacted police through social media an hour later saying he had dropped off someone at Yonge and Dundas Square believed to be taking part in criminal activity.

“We contacted 51 and 52 Divisions and they checked the area as he was last seen going north on Yonge St.,” Hamilton said, adding  “the man was picked up by 51 Division officers at Victoria and Gould Sts.”

Police also allege the duo broke into a home on May 24 in 22 Division.

“We were already looking for them,” Hamilton said. “We are also investigating them with other offences.”

The suspects are before the courts.