A Los Angeles Police Department officer is pictured in this undated photo. (KTLA)
(KTLA) — Los Angeles Police Department officials are warning residents of the Wilshire neighborhood of Los Angeles about a series of robberies using Wi-Fi jamming technology that can use radio signals to disable surveillance cameras and alarms.
Police say robberies typically involve three to four suspects entering a home from a second-floor balcony.
Once inside, the thieves target the master bedroom, searching for fine jewelry, wallets, U.S. currency, and other valuables.
“In many cases, these suspects will provide a getaway vehicle and driver to act as lookouts,” authorities said in a statement. community alert.
To thwart this type of robbery, authorities offered the following tips:
- Make sure the electrical box is secured with a padlock, making it difficult for thieves to tamper with your alarm system.
- Don’t tell Uber, Lyft, or taxi drivers that you’re going on vacation or away from home, or post on social media.
- Be on the lookout for suspicious vehicles or rental cars with temporary plates or dealer plates.
- Share your cell phone number with a trusted neighbor and ask them to erase your mail and keep an eye on your residence if you’re not home.
- Place cameras around your home to ensure your alarm DVR is secure and cannot be tampered with.
- Consider moving to a wired alarm system rather than one that works with wireless signals.
- Increase security by installing poles on sliding glass doors to prevent them from being opened easily.
- Place tracking devices like Apple AirTags on valuables like jewelry boxes, wallets, and cars.
- See what shrubbery and trees you can trim or cut to keep your home visible
- Install proper lighting and security signs, and keep the lights on in your home at all times, especially when you’re away.
Anyone with information regarding these crimes is encouraged to contact LAPD’s Wilshire Burglary Detective at Wilshireburglary@lapd.online. Those wishing to remain anonymous may contact LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or online at his LA Crime Stoppers.
