The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) is showing a scary video on social media.

The footage shared on Twitter shows a man wearing a mask sneaking into a local backyard when a sensor light scares him off.

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Police say the female homeowner shared the video with the department, which serves as a good reminder that motion sensor lights are an excellent way to deter criminal activity.