Bait Houses Used to Catch Burglars in Atherton, California

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Atherton, California, a city facing a rise in home burglaries, is using bait houses with tracking devices to catch perpetrators. Police follow the tracking devices with drones and license-plate readers. Residents support the unique method.

Key Points

  • Atherton Police Department embedding tracking devices in items to catch burglars
  • Tracking devices trigger notification to police for immediate response
  • Drones and license-plate readers used to monitor and track suspects

Pros

  • Effective method to catch burglars
  • Support from residents and homeowners

Cons

  • Potential privacy concerns with surveillance