Burglars are hiding cameras in Southern California yards: Tips for protecting yourself

This camera was found in a bush in front of a home, trained on a neighbour's house, in Alhambra, California. — Alhambra Police Department/TNS

"It could be any type of camera that is digital and wireless. It could be cheap; it could be expensive," said Sgt.The cameras that have been discovered and shared by police agencies in recent months are about a quarter the size of a typical mobile phone and usually are attached to a portable battery bank to keep the device charged. Most of the cameras use a memory card, but others are connected to a mobile hot spot that allows the device to send data remotely, according to Abramyan.

WiFi jammers are used by burglars to disrupt home surveillance equipment that typically connect over a wireless internet connection, Abramyan said. Those jammers could potentially disable a doorbell camera that is not hardwired into the home's electrical system. "That onus falls on the individual to protect their property," he said,"because it really is a cat-and-mouse game."Make it a practice to regularly inspect around the exterior of your home, and be aware of any suspicious activity in the neighbourhood.

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