August 20th, 2024

Thieves in Orange County likely jammed Wi-Fi during computer store break-in

A family-owned computer store in Anaheim was burglarized again, suffering over $5,000 in damages. Thieves jammed Wi-Fi to disable cameras, stealing electronics and prompting enhanced security measures.

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Thieves in Orange County likely jammed Wi-Fi during computer store break-in

A family-owned computer store in Anaheim, Orange County, experienced a break-in for the second time in two months, with the latest incident occurring on August 12, 2024. Thieves targeted Mac Computers, causing significant damage while attempting to disable the store's alarm system. Surveillance footage revealed the suspects drilling through locks and cutting through security barriers, but the video feed was interrupted, suggesting they may have jammed the store's Wi-Fi to disrupt security cameras. The store manager, Melissa Delgado, noted that the burglars were likely professionals, as they managed to steal items like Apple AirPods and Nintendo Switches within a short time frame. The previous break-in in May involved a thief cutting through drywall from an adjacent vacant shop, but that suspect was apprehended. Delgado expressed frustration over the repeated incidents and the challenges of securing the store, which suffered at least $5,000 in damages from the latest break-in. The store owners are now focused on enhancing their security measures to deter future thefts.

- A family-owned computer store in Anaheim was burglarized for the second time in two months.

- Thieves likely jammed the store's Wi-Fi to disable security cameras during the break-in.

- The latest incident resulted in over $5,000 in damages and theft of various electronics.

- The store manager highlighted the professional nature of the burglars, who acted quickly.

- Previous break-in resulted in the arrest of a suspect, but many remain at large.

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By @squarefoot - 8 months
Alarms alone aren't enough as most people either won't care or won't do anything to stop burglars because they fear of being shot, and burglars know that; if you have a security system, always make it call the police. Also, wireless and security don't mix well; WiFi cameras are toys, lay those damn cables.
By @bankcust08385 - 8 months
Hardwired PoE cameras to local DVR and cloud/offsite backup with cellular fallback, otherwise it's a joke.