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August 20, 2026 · Oviedo, Florida

Florida Man Smashes Fake Police Camera, Only to Discover It Was a Decoy

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A Florida man allegedly tried to destroy a police surveillance camera, only to discover it was a 3D-printed decoy.

Shortly before 1 a.m. on August 20, police say a man approached a Flock license-plate camera in Oviedo wearing dark clothing, gloves, and a face covering, then used pruning shears to cut it from its pole and smash it. The camera was actually a 3D-printed replica installed by Oviedo police as bait after several real Flock cameras had been stolen.

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Humor21/25
Florida Factor17/20
Unexpectedness13/15
Headline Quality8/10
Source Quality5/5

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