4 a.m. camera alert leads to arrest in Albany-area car thefts
Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Reporter · Syracuse, NY
A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.
More from Leila →Reporter · Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 12:30 PM · 1 min read
An Albany-area resident who received an early-morning security camera alert spotted a man trying to get into his vehicle, then watched as the man moved on to a neighbor’s car, police said.The Highland Avenue resident called Colonie police around 4 a.m. Wednesday and continued watching the man until officers arrived, police said.