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Hidden cameras lurking in your garden might be watching your every move, officials say
Law enforcement agencies across the country are noting an alarming crime trend of hidden cameras being placed in residents' lawns and gardens. Officials believe the hidden cameras are strategically placed by burglary suspects to give them insight into when a target home might be unoccupied. On May 24, the NYPD received a report of unlawful surveillance just past midnight. The caller reported finding a cellphone, cellphone charger and cable buried in his front yard, according to a spokesperson. "There is no arrest, and the investigation remains ongoing," the spokesperson said. "Anyone who thinks they have been a victim is encouraged to go to their local precinct and file a report or call 911." California Burglaries Committed By South American Theft Ring Involve Hidden Cameras In Shrubbery: Authorities The victim declined to share more information about the incident so as not to compromise the NYPD's investigation, but the victim did share a photo of the hidden camera with Fox News Digital. Read On The Fox News App The hidden camera trend has been popping up across the country, from California to Massachusetts, according to CBS News, which first reported on the hidden camera in Queens. Colombian Nationals Arrested In Connection With Dozens Of Home Burglaries In Oregon: Police In May 2024, Los Angeles County, California, residents were similarly warned about a growing trend in which members of a South American theft ring were stashing hidden cameras in shrubs and gardens to stake out their next burglary. The LA County Sheriff's Office released images of a camera and battery pack that a resident turned in after finding the hidden surveillance equipment in a flower bed. Chilean Migrant Gangs Terrorize Americans With Home Invasions: What To Know According to the sheriff's office, so-called South American Theft Groups are typically made up of Chilean or Colombian nationals in the U.S. on limited tourist visas. The "highly organized criminal enterprises" go from state to state, committing burglaries and thefts. The group uses technology that allows access to cameras from remote locations, giving them the ability to conduct real-time surveillance, the sheriff's office noted. Fox News' Greg Wehner contributed to this article source: Hidden cameras lurking in your garden might be watching your every move, officials say
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01-04-2025
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Amsterdam knife attacker who injured 2 Americans suspected of having 'terrorist motive,' prosecutors say
A man who stabbed five people in Amsterdam last week, including two Americans, likely had a "terrorist motive," Dutch prosecutors announced Tuesday. The suspect, identified by police as a 30-year-old Ukrainian from the Donetsk region, according to Reuters, was taken into custody Thursday after a bystander reportedly overpowered him. "The man is suspected of five counts of attempted murder or manslaughter with a terrorist motive," the news agency quoted prosecutors as saying Tuesday. Authorities identified the victims of the shopping district stabbing spree as a 69-year-old man and 67-year-old woman from the U.S.; a 73-year-old woman from Belgium; a 26-year-old man from Poland; and a 19-year-old woman from Amsterdam. Knife-wielding Man Injures Multiple People In Amsterdam, Including 2 Americans "The police investigation is in full swing and has full priority at the moment. We hope to soon get more clarity about the background of this horrible stabbing," Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema said last week. "Our hearts go out to the victims, their families and loved ones." Read On The Fox News App Police said the suspect checked into a hotel in Amsterdam the day before the attack, Reuters reported. 2 People Killed In Knife Attack In Germany The Polish victim has been released from a local hospital. As of Tuesday, the other victims remain in medical care and are in stable condition, Reuters added. A State Department spokesperson confirmed to Fox News that two U.S. citizens were injured during the incident. "The U.S. Department of State has no higher priority than the safety and security of U.S. citizens overseas," the spokesperson said. "We are closely following reports of a stabbing in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. We extend our sympathies to the victims and to the families of those affected. We can confirm that two U.S. citizens were injured." Fox News' Greg Wehner, Nick Kalman and the Associated Press contributed to this report. Original article source: Amsterdam knife attacker who injured 2 Americans suspected of having 'terrorist motive,' prosecutors say
