The Pukes Got Me...Again!
Cross-Country
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 58
Likes: 1
Originally Posted by 6L PWR
Not to burst your bubble, but the local Sheriff's Dept here in Mid-Missouri recommended a very nice Security Video system with 24 hour recording VCR after we had a string of break-ins. Well, three weeks after the install we caught three people on video breaking into our video games and stealing quarters. We gave the video to the Sheriff's Dept who then asked if we knew the suspects. Of course, we didn't. If I had known them, I would have taken care of them myself. Since we didn't know them, they told us there was nothing they could do because they couldn't identify them. Since then, there were 14 other break-ins all by the same three people!! The Sheriff's couldn't do anything. Spent $1500 on the system and it didn't do anything.
You might try this course of action:
1) Take some of the stills from the video. Now post them in a local paper with an offer of reward for information. Use a blind mailbox drop for any correspondence. I'm betting you will get some information that way.
You can also take some measures to force the Sheriff's department to act but it then puts you on bad terms with the department.
Number one will get results.
Your newspaper might run the photos for free as part of an article.
Thread Starter
|
Post Fiend
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 19,098
Likes: 8
From: Great State of Texas
Doing a google search it seems that most are available on line...haven't found any yet that I could just go the the local box store and find one. The Dakota Alert 3000 that f-350 turbo posted looks pretty viable at the moment. Thanks! 
Lead Driver
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 5,241
Likes: 3
From: Other side of the sunrise
Keith, I saw one of those remote video cam and monitor sets at Costco. I didn't check the price, but knowing Costco, it is probably a decent deal, and you can check it out on display. I would imagine that you can record with them too. That way, you know who to go gunnin for.
On edit: I don't know if either of these is the one I was looking at but see if you can use this link.
http://www.costco.com/Common/Search....v-_-Top_search
Sorry for your unfortunate events. Man, I sure do like living in the boonies at times. Don't have too much crime in my neck of the woods.
On edit: I don't know if either of these is the one I was looking at but see if you can use this link.
http://www.costco.com/Common/Search....v-_-Top_search
Sorry for your unfortunate events. Man, I sure do like living in the boonies at times. Don't have too much crime in my neck of the woods.
Last edited by olfordsnstone; Dec 26, 2006 at 06:17 PM.
Lead Driver
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 5,241
Likes: 3
From: Other side of the sunrise
Originally Posted by f-350 turbo
Gunslingr. My driveway alarm works excellent. A person walking up to my house will trigger an alarm in my house every time. You can adjust the sensitivity so a bird will trigger it if you wanted. Its not the old rubber hose type that a car has to drive over. It has a electronic beam and if its broken it will trip the alarm. I think its the best thing since sliced bread!
Elder User
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 890
Likes: 1
From: Douglas County, GA
I have found that one of the cheapest video cameras is a baby monitor set. It has B/W picture, infrared, and audio, and is wireless. You can usually plug it into your VCR or DVR. Other camera prices have also came down over the years, but one with night-vision is still usually $100 plus, where as a baby monitor at Wal-Mart is usually much cheaper.
Freshman User
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 41
Likes: 0
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
Posting Guru
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 1,532
Likes: 3
From: Valdez, Alaska
Man Keith sorry to hear about your truck and other items. Post like this make me happy I do live in a rural Alaska community. Heck I havent locked my house in the past 17 years. Of course I dont know were the key is anymore. My dog is pretty good about early warning, motion lights work pretty well for me also. Plus I have good neighbors around...
I do agree on getting a video system since it seems like an ongoing issue. Catch those dirty little SOB's on video then see the Police. A gun is nice but I just cant see killing someone over a piece of equipment. I do have a 12 Ga loaded with Slugs but its for bear protection more than anything.... Now maybe a tazzer gun were you can keep zapping them until you feel vented might be the key. Plus if you zap them enough they will **** their pants....ah dignity...
They are in the process of passing a new law here. Not only can you use deadly force to protect yourself and family, at any time, but the new law will allow you to use deadly force to help "Joe Blow" out if necessary.....
I do agree on getting a video system since it seems like an ongoing issue. Catch those dirty little SOB's on video then see the Police. A gun is nice but I just cant see killing someone over a piece of equipment. I do have a 12 Ga loaded with Slugs but its for bear protection more than anything.... Now maybe a tazzer gun were you can keep zapping them until you feel vented might be the key. Plus if you zap them enough they will **** their pants....ah dignity...
They are in the process of passing a new law here. Not only can you use deadly force to protect yourself and family, at any time, but the new law will allow you to use deadly force to help "Joe Blow" out if necessary.....
Thread Starter
|
Post Fiend
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 19,098
Likes: 8
From: Great State of Texas
It's like I told the Feds and local police...on another matter...just last week...I have the will and the capacity to protect my family and property....with extreme prejudice.
Just got to remember the 7 magic words..."I was in fear for my life"
But if you can't see 'em....
Well, to remedy that I will be looking in a video surveillance system and drive way alert.
I think the drive way alert first. Then the video.
Thanks to all for the good wishes and suggestions.
Just got to remember the 7 magic words..."I was in fear for my life"
But if you can't see 'em....
Well, to remedy that I will be looking in a video surveillance system and drive way alert.
I think the drive way alert first. Then the video.
Thanks to all for the good wishes and suggestions.
Senior User
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 159
Likes: 0
From: Florida
Wednesday night (11pm),I was across the street talking with and getting my shotgun back from my brother-n-law. When i hear my garage door go up
and someone going in.... So i creep over (knowing that my wife is in bed), and see two punks starting to stack up my tools onto my welder & cart. When that shotgun racked they about shat on themselves... One ran (he was caught by BIL's pitbull) the other one got a beating and duck taped to the power pole about 3 feet up and left for the cops to find (about an hour later).
I saw them walk by my place last week while working on my Jeep, looking.
and someone going in.... So i creep over (knowing that my wife is in bed), and see two punks starting to stack up my tools onto my welder & cart. When that shotgun racked they about shat on themselves... One ran (he was caught by BIL's pitbull) the other one got a beating and duck taped to the power pole about 3 feet up and left for the cops to find (about an hour later). I saw them walk by my place last week while working on my Jeep, looking.
