A man who has been seen by multiple people carrying a ladder and peering through windows has been linked to at least eight such incidents across Macomb and Oakland counties, officials said.

The loud chime of a doorbell was not exactly what this woodpecker expected to find during its visit to a Sterling Heights home.

People spend a lot of money to help keep their homes secure, and these days that often includes a doorbell with a camera. But what if a thief steals the camera itself?

DETROIT – A woman accused of stealing a package of gifts from the front porch of a Detroit home has been arrested. Harris says the package was not for her, but rather included gifts for families in need who she is helping this holiday season. It finally came and it was stolen,” Harris said. More: Detroit woman says package stolen from her home was for families in needThe homeowner’s new Ring doorbell caught the theft on camera. Detroit police have since arrested 33-year-old Sade Scott, who is believed to have stolen Harris’ package.

Amazon-subsidiary Ring is recalling hundreds of thousands of video doorbells after receiving reports of them catching fire. The potential fire hazard impacts around 350,000 2nd generation Ring doorbells sold in the United States and roughly 8,700 more sold in Canada, according to a notice posted by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on Tuesday. The $100 doorbells were sold on Ring’s website and on Amazon between June 2020 and October 2020, according to the CPSC. “The video doorbell’s battery can overheat when the incorrect screws are used for installation, posing fire and burn hazards,” the notice said. According to the notice, Ring has thus far received 23 reports of doorbells catching fire and causing property damage, as well as eight reports of minor burns.