Southern California residents are being urged to physically inspect their property after the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department confirmed that organized burglary crews, many tied to illegal South American theft rings, are planting hidden cameras in bushes, flower beds, planters, and landscaping to scout and monitor targeted homes before striking.
The alarming announcement comes after deputies responding to a residential burglary in San Dimas discovered concealed surveillance devices that were actively feeding live video to criminals.
On Tuesday, San Dimas Sheriff’s Station deputies were called to a home break-in.
While investigating, they located a small camera hidden deep in the bushes directly across from the victim’s residence.
The device was wired to a portable hotspot and an external battery pack, allowing the burglars to remotely watch the home in real time.
Approximately one week earlier, a landscaper working in the same neighborhood found a second identical device concealed in hedges he was trimming.
Both cameras were camouflaged with artificial plants, green tape, and surrounding foliage to blend seamlessly into the yard.
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