Hidden cameras installed in homes; Ontario police warn of new theft method

 

 

York Regional Police have warned that thieves are using new technologies to break into homes and steal. Police have found cameras and battery packs installed to secretly record the daily activities of homeowners in the city of Vaughan, Ontario. The devices were hidden among trees and plants, hidden in greenery and leaves, making them undetectable. Police said that such cameras are used to plan thefts by knowing exactly when the family members leave and return.

The suspects chose cameras with a 'camouflage' coating that can be hidden among the leaves. Authorities have advised local residents to immediately inform police if they notice any unfamiliar objects or suspicious persons in or near their homes. Police have advised people to be more vigilant and to tighten security checks around their homes.