I just read about SATG in a news release.
The sheriff department is discussing the high-tech tactics being used by organized thieves, often burglary rings traveling from Chile or Columbia in what law enforcement is calling burglary tourism.
Cameras are disguised to blend in with vegetation, which enable the thieves to stake out multiple homes remotely to determine when residents come and go.
Recently, residents found the devices in yards from Calabasas to Garden Grove…. Yikes.
The sheriff's department recommends residents fight technology with technology and vigilance, offered these tips:
- Remain vigilant and observant of any suspicious activity in residential areas, particularly unusual objects or disturbances in yards or bushes.
- Conduct regular inspections of your property, including thorough checks of outdoor areas for any signs of tampering or unusual objects.
- Enhance home security measures, such as installing motion-activated lights, perimeter fencing, and surveillance systems to deter potential threats.
- Immediately report any suspicious findings, such as hidden cameras or unfamiliar individuals, to local law enforcement for further investigation.
- SATG, often comprised of Chilean or Colombian nationals, are highly organized criminal enterprises that travel from state-to-state committing burglaries and thefts.
- Their members are often in the United States on limited tourist visas.
- SATG employs covert tactics, concealing surveillance devices like hidden cameras amidst natural surroundings such as leaves and bushes.
- Cameras are strategically placed in residential front/back yards to monitor homeowner activities and patterns of movement.
- The group utilizes remote access technology to monitor the live feed from hidden cameras, enabling real-time surveillance and reconnaissance.
- Prior to deployment, the group conducts extensive scouting to identify optimal locations for hidden camera placement, focusing on areas with minimal visibility.
- The group operates swiftly, deploying hidden cameras within minutes to minimize the risk of detection by homeowners or law enforcement.
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