By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies are warning the public about the discovery of a hidden camera in the landscaping of a home in the
Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies are warning the public about the discovery of a hidden camera in the landscaping of a home in the Goleta area. South American theft rings are known to use the cameras to surveil their targets.
On April 16, deputies began investigating a report of a hidden camera found by gardeners in the front yard of a single-family home in the 200 block of Via El Encantador. The camera was buried in a landscaped area of the front yard of the home. It was covered with camouflage tape and plants, which concealed the camera except for the center of the lens, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office.
The setup consisted of a battery pack, power cord and a camera with a memory card. Deputies seized the items and processed them for evidence. Law enforcement agencies throughout California have shared reports of very smilier cases. The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to be aware and, if anyone finds a a similar device, report it to law enforcement immediately.
Sheriff’s officials are circulating a photo of the items deputies seized. Deputies are continuing to follow up on the investigation.The comments below represent the opinion of the writer and do not represent the views or policies of CalCoastNews.com. Please address the Policies, events and arguments, not the person. Constructive debate is good; mockery, taunting, and name calling is not.
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