Police in Walnut Creek, California are using decoy cars parked throughout the city and filled with luxury items and electronics to attract and catch thieves. These items are equipped with GPS tracking for law enforcement so police are notified instantly when the car doors are opened, windows are shattered, or “tagged” items are removed from the decoy vehicles.
Does the Use of GPS with Decoy Cars Work?
Absolutely, in fact, it has been working so well that the city is tripling the number of decoys in use this year. What types of items are police using to attract thieves? These items include a wide range of objects such as:
- Louis Vuitton purses and bags
- iPads
- Laptops
- Backpacks
- Satchels
- Suitcases
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