Secret spy cameras found hidden outside California homes

Cops have issued a warning after discovering spy cameras hidden outside Los Angeles County homes.

Officers said they have found the devices nestled in undergrowth and holes outside properties in the region.

They said they suspect burglars are using the devices to monitor homeowners’ movements before breaking in.

“Please be aware of your surroundings around your home and report anything out of the ordinary,” the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said in a social media post after a surveillance camera was found hidden in bushes near a home on the 12500 block of Summerwind Street in Cerritos.

“Similar devices have also been discovered in bushes and on poles in other areas of the city,” officials at the Cerritos Sheriff’s Station continued.

They added: “If you see something unusual, say something. Stay alert and help keep your community safe.”

Suspicious activity can be reported to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department at 562-860-0044.

The creepy trend of hidden cameras outside homes isn’t just a one-off problem.

In California, a woman named Lisa found a battery-powered camera tucked in a neighbor’s bush, aimed directly at her house.

She initially thought it was just trash, only to discover it was part of a growing wave of “surveillance burglary” setups.

In Glendale, police seized a video surveillance device from a car, complete with a battery pack and fake foliage, linking the suspects to a broader ring using GPS and countersurveillance tactics.

Now, law enforcement is warning homeowners to stay vigilant.

Trees and bushes should be trimmed to avoid hiding spots, front porches well-lit, and security cameras monitored regularly, according to authorities.

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