PALOS VERDES ESTATES, Calif. (KABC) -- Police in Palos Verdes Estates are issuing a warning after a small camera was found in a small pouch hidden in a bush.

It happened last Friday at a home on Via Margarita. Police say a resident discovered the pouch that contained a small camera and a battery pack.

Police say organized theft rings from South America are equipping these cameras with batteries to monitor people's daily routines, including what time they leave their homes.

"Our detectives are actively investigating this case in order to identify those responsible for hiding this camera," said the Palos Verdes Estates Police Department in a post on Instagram . "We're asking all residents to stay alert. If you find any suspicious items or hidden pouches on your property, please contact

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