Scarsdale police offer security tips after homeowner finds hidden surveillance camera on property [Video]

SCARSDALE, New York (WABC) — Police in Scarsdale are urging homeowners to be more vigilant after a hidden surveillance camera was found on a property in the town.

A resident on Bradford Road made the discovery on Sunday while they were doing yard work and spotted the camera tucked along the bushes and pointed at their home.

Officials say this is part of a larger burglary pattern happening all over the country.

Crews are recruiting others who are essentially using modern technology to do a job traditionally carried out by a human being.

“They are fairly organized group of burglars and one of the tactics is placing these trail cameras or surveillance devices for maybe multiple days before committing burglaries,” said Scarsdale Police Lt. Brendan Kellaher.

While there are no indications that a burglary occurred in Scarsdale, police say surveillance is a popular tactic among thieves nationwide and they look for opportunities to pounce on …