I have always had a “gut feeling” in capturing criminals right after a crime has been commited.
One example: a robber robs a gas station in my city. I was close to this call, but decided to start searching for the get away vehicle. Something told me that the robber had not used the interstate, as a means of escape. Instead, I parked my police car down the street from the robbed gas station and just waited.
I was talking on cellphone with my wife, when it happened. The get away vehicle pulled right in front of me. I forgot my wife and left my cellphone open, where she could hear what was about to happen. I verified the licese plate and advised the dipatcher that I had the robbery vehicle and my location. The robber got out of his black pickup truck and was talking on a driveup phone to someone. I pulled my service weapon(Glock 40) on suspect and ordered him to the ground. He did not obey my order, so I rushed to him and knocked him down to the ground. I placed the barrel of my Glock 40 in his mouth and ordered him to not move. While on the ground, I searched his pants. I located the robbery money and a handgun. He was placed under arrest and handcuffed.
My wife stated she heard the entire incident on my open cellphone.
Some people are born with “gut feelings” and other are not. I have been blessed.