Los Angeles thieves are using Wi-Fi jammers to defeat home security systems

Thieves in Los Angeles are using Wi-Fi jammers to disable home security systems, warns LAPD.

: A group of thieves in Los Angeles has been using Wi-Fi jammers to disable wireless home security cameras. The LAPD issued a community alert via X, recommending residents enhance their security measures. Thieves typically enter via second-story balconies and seek valuables like jewelry and money. Residents are advised to use hard-wired alarms, secure circuit boxes, and avoid publicizing their absences on social media.

A group of high-tech thieves in Los Angeles are employing Wi-Fi jammers to incapacitate wireless home security cameras. The LAPD issued a community alert via X, advising residents in the Wilshire area to enhance their home security setups and detailing the tactics used by the burglars.

These thieves, typically operating in groups of three or four, disable the internet-powered alarms and cameras before making entry through second-story balconies. They generally search for high-value items such as jewelry, purses, and money, while a getaway driver stays on standby to watch for patrols or witnesses.

The LAPD suggests several measures to mitigate this risk, such as securing electrical circuit boxes and using hard-wired alarm systems. Additional advice includes placing trackers on valuable items, asking neighbors to check on the house, and avoiding social media posts that indicate when the house is unoccupied.

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