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sports1 year ago•1 min saved

Pro Athletes Warned of Rising Home Burglary Threats

The NBA has joined the NFL in advising players to enhance home security following a series of burglaries targeting athletes, including NBA's Bobby Portis and Mike Conley Jr., and NFL's Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. The FBI has linked these incidents to organized South American theft groups using advanced techniques. The NBA recommends players install updated security systems, secure valuables, and consider protective services. The NFL issued a similar warning after a briefing from the FBI.

via ESPN|

#burglaries #fbi #homesecurity

crime1 year ago•2 min saved

"Homeowner Uses Bat to Catch Porch Pirate in Clever Trap, Video Evidence"

A homeowner in Queens, New York, caught a porch pirate by setting a trap with a decoy package and confronted the thief with a baseball bat. The incident was captured on security video and uploaded to TikTok, where the homeowner, Carlos Mejia, has been using the platform to call attention to porch pirates. According to a study by the Chamber of Commerce, about 26% of consumers have had a package stolen, with an average value of $81.91, and 25% were never reimbursed for their stolen items.

via Fox News|

#crime #homesecurity #newyorkcity

crime1 year ago•2 min saved

NYC Resident Uses Fake Packages to Catch Porch Pirate

A Queens homeowner, fed up with porch pirates stealing his packages, set up a trap with fake parcels and caught a suspected thief in the act. Security footage shows the homeowner confronting the thief with a baseball bat, leading to the arrest of the 36-year-old suspect. The decoy package contained old French fries and a threatening note.

via New York Post |

#arrest #crime #homesecurity