Thief steals security cameras, leaves tapes behind

Police in Stockton, California are on the lookout for a thief who's leaving plenty of evidence behind.

The man has stolen several security cameras from the outside of local school buildings, leaving close-ups of his face and distinctive tattoos each time.

Security officer Rich Leyba says the thief appeared to know what he was doing.



"He is a professional, he had the tools with him and he was ready and he was well equipped," Leyba said.

Police and school officials are hoping the public can help them identify the camera thief.

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