Californians Issued Warning Over Hidden Garden Cameras
Summary
Police in a wealthy Los Angeles suburb have warned residents to check their yards for hidden cameras used by burglars to watch homes. These devices are often disguised among plants and help criminals know when houses are empty.Key Facts
- Deputies found hidden cameras connected to Wi-Fi hotspots and batteries planted in bushes near homes in San Dimas, California.
- Similar surveillance devices were found twice within one week in the same neighborhood.
- The cameras are camouflaged with tape and artificial leaves to blend into landscaping.
- Criminals use these devices to monitor homeowners’ routines and find when homes are unoccupied.
- Police advise residents to regularly inspect their property, keep plants trimmed, and report suspicious objects without touching them.
- Burglaries in Los Angeles city have dropped by over 30% this year but are becoming more sophisticated and targeted.
- A group of criminals known as "burglary tourists" from South America have been identified as responsible for some high-end robberies in the city.
- Police have made over 100 arrests related to residential and commercial burglaries in Los Angeles recently.
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