Hidden Camera Alert: Arcadia Police Warn Residents to Stay VigilantHidden Camera Alert: Arcadia Police Warn Residents to Stay Vigilant Arcadia police are urging residents to be on high alert following the discovery of a hidden camera in the bushes of a home. On July 6, officers responded to a report of a suspicious device in the front yard of a residence on Oakwood Avenue. Upon investigation, officers found a camera and equipment strategically placed to capture footage of other nearby homes. The camera lacked internal storage but was connected to a mobile hotspot, indicating that it was transmitting footage to a cloud-based application. Police believe this camouflaged camera was part of a burglary scheme where suspects gather information about neighborhoods and homeowners’ routines. Similar incidents have been reported in Alhambra, Santa Barbara, and Garden Grove. To minimize the risk of burglary, the Arcadia Police Department recommends residents take the following steps: * Install a home security system * Illuminate your property well at night * Secure all doors and windows * Maintain a well-kept and debris-free home If you discover any suspicious devices or activities, contact the Arcadia Police Department immediately at (626) 574-5151. By remaining vigilant and taking preventive measures, residents can help protect their homes and neighborhoods from potential threats.
Police in Arcadia are warning residents to remain vigilant after a camera was found in the bushes of a home.
Arcadia police responded to a home in the 1600 block of Oakwood Avenue on July 6 after a report of a suspicious device in the front yard of a home. There, officers learned from the homeowner that they had found a camera and equipment in the bushes of their home.
“The camera was positioned to capture footage of other homes in the area,” police said in a statement.
Upon closer inspection, officers noticed that the camera had no internal storage. However, it had a mobile hotspot connected to it, leading officers to conclude that the camera was transmitting footage to a cloud-based application.
“Camouflaged cameras are a tactic used in residential burglaries,” according to the Arcadia Police Department. “Suspects place hidden cameras in locations where they can gather information about neighborhoods and the daily routines of specific homeowners.”
The disturbing discovery in Arcadia follows similar incidents in Alhambra, Santa Barbara and Garden Grove.
According to police, residents can minimize the risk of burglary by doing the following:
- Have a working home security system
- Make sure your home is well lit at night
- Lock your doors and windows
- Make sure your home is well maintained and free of debris
