Three masked men caught trying to steal a motorcycle from a driveway were scared off by a siren remotely activated by the owner.
Chilling CCTV footage shows the trio – who dressed in camouflage jackets – standing near the bike.
One of the would-be thieves was seen with a pair of bolt-cutters.
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A motion alert was triggered when one of them covered the house’s Ring video doorbell with their hand while his two accomplices attempted to steal the motorbike.
The device woke up the sleeping residents, who quickly activated the camera’s siren feature in the Ring app.
It’s loud, blaring stunned the crooks who immediately legged it from the house near Durham.
The owner – who wished to remain anonymous – passed the footage on to police, as reported by Need To Know.
They said: “The footage did generate a lot of helpful evidence for the police and lines of enquiry.
“They were also impressed with the fact that we had good security.
“The camera did what we needed it to: alerted us, woke us up, and we stopped the motorbike from being taken.
“It was exactly what we hoped would happen if someone ever tried to take it.”
Dave Ward, of Ring, added: “Motorbikes and bicycles are particularly vulnerable to theft, even from private driveways.
“To protect your valuable vehicles, secure them with ground anchors or heavy-duty chains attached to an immovable object.
“For comprehensive protection, install a Ring Floodlight or Spotlight Camera overlooking your vehicle storage area.
“These smart devices alert you to suspicious activity and activate lights immediately, giving you crucial time to respond with a siren or contact authorities.
“Adding a motorcycle cover also provides an additional security layer by making it harder for thieves to identify high-value targets, while also protecting your vehicle from the weather.”
