"Viral glitter bomber takes on San Francisco thieves in epic showdown"
Mark Rober, a former NASA engineer known for his viral glitter bomb pranks, has waged war against smash-and-grab thieves in San Francisco. He planted decoy suitcases and backpacks filled with glitter bombs and fart sprays in cars across the city, which were stolen 25 times in eight months. Rober's investigation revealed that many of the stolen items ended up at a homeless encampment doubling as a fencing market. His YouTube video documenting the experiment has gained millions of views, with viewers praising his efforts to combat crime and create engaging content. San Francisco's high rate of car break-ins and lenient punishments for criminals have been cited as contributing factors to the problem.