Thieving Mongrels

[Dion]

We got done over severely some years ago.  Lots of sentimental, irreplacable stuff taken.  Not very happy    They used a bottle jack and a large crowbar to prise open a triple deadlock steel security door from its steel frame (yes steel ... not alloy) and bash through a solid silky oak door (had to replace both, totally destroyed).

We installed a good quality monitored alarm after that.  Zero false alarms (well only one, which was a helium balloon floating around the house) and adds some piece of mind.  I also have a couple of cameras I can access from my iPhone or iPad.  The cameras are more so I can do a visual on the house while out.

As others have said, its more about making your place less appealling than one nearby.

We also invested in a bank safe and keep valuables out of the house now.

[flamingo]

  Scum!! Hangings to good for em..

[tinkera]

Be carefull what force you use on intruders I had a guy take a short cut through my yard after trying to force his way into neighbours house wanting to use there phone cops on his tail he,d done a runner from a RBT I found out latter. I bailed him up with a axe handle but he did the bolt dog chased him over back fence had a bit of a nibble at him on the way over.Rule one don,t have axe handle in hand when cops arrive don,t tell them you didn,t restrain dog.I was lucky I didn,t end up in the back of there car.Tinkera.

[D4D]

Dead man tell no tales...

[DeLuxHiLux]

As the man said in Jackie Brown : "AK- 47, the very best there is. When you absolutely, positively  gotta kill every mother ****** in the room, accept no substitutes"

Problem solved!!!!

but in all seriousness, I used to be in the alarm business, and like what was said earlier, you can make a big diffrence in your "visible deterant" but sticking a $50 Siren Box and strobe up out the front in a conspicuos spot, if the budget doesnt extend immediately to the about $1500 for a decent alarm with dual tech sensors to minimise false alarms, and some sensible programming. I would echo the sentiment of avoiding the large companies, but particualry the ones that call YOU with "too good to be true" offers. One insuarance company based "alarm" company was offering something like $200 fully installed alarms. HOWEVER, it was on a 5 years monitoring contract at something like $600 per year (thats expensive by the way!!!). they also used all wirless sensors which are less effective thatr wired ones because they only send a signal every 2-5 minutes to save the battery. they are however Very quick and easy to install. they require battery replacment for continued operation. they fail at inconvienient times.

Large Angry dogs also work well. Down side is I've seen them dealt with too by very determined theives. these poeple deserve to meet Mr Kalishnakov, and his friends Mr Glock and Mr Beretta

[GGV8Cruza]

Do we have any alarm tec's in Melbourne??

GG

[D4D]

You after supply/install or fix GG?

[GGV8Cruza]

You after supply/install or fix GG?

I have roughed in the system and need to get it fitted off and programmed, might give the guys I bought it off a call, but would rather give it to someone that needs some work

GG

[mystq]

Any news UIZ733?

[UIZ733]

Not much to report. We are now dealing with insurer (RACQ) now and hoping to replace the gear (Canon Eos 500D with good lenses etc) with an appropriate equivalent sometime soon. Will probably be out of pocket $300+ when all is settled. One thing the police did say is that a security camera is a good idea. It probably will not stop the pricks, however it can give the police something to start with.

[Bird]

I have roughed in the system and need to get it fitted off and programmed, might give the guys I bought it off a call, but would rather give it to someone that needs some work

GG

mate is a manager for one of the largest companies, if you want I can call him and get him to call you if you like.

PM me info if you like.

[UIZ733]

We have beefed up security to make life a bit more difficult grubs to enter our house. I would like to know who/what comes onto our property when we are out. Anyone have any experiences with these; http://shop.nationalgeographic.com/ngs/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=1074227 ?
There is also a 2.0 Mega Pixel version available.
Regards P

[Bird]

We have beefed up security to make life a bit more difficult grubs to enter our house. I would like to know who/what comes onto our property when we are out. Anyone have any experiences with these; http://shop.nationalgeographic.com/ngs/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=1074227 ?
There is also a 2.0 Mega Pixel version available.
Regards P

Mate of mine is into Deer hunting, they use normal 8meg pixel point and shoot cameras in small housings. maybe search some those sort of places. You buy the housing which is about 1/4 the size fo the thing your lookin at (easier to hide), and you put your own camera in it with motion sensor thingy.

You want the clearest photos you can.. thats my biggest dislike with most of these setups and on the tele
'we are lookin for this bloke'

[noel_w]

The problem I see with that is it has a flash which would alert the intruder to it's presence then it gets mashed with the nearest sledge hammer.
There are wireless I.P. cameras around with Infra Red lighting available, easier to hide & not get noticed. They can be attached to your wireless network at home & send video to a local PC to store the video footage. Plus other neat functions according to which device you get.
http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=QC3399 is an example but having a quick look I'm not sure it has Infra Red for night time snooping.

[Bird]

I'd recommend having a security person come in and give you some ideas and recommendations.

[drrnadms]

That's no good sorry to hear that mate, these no good mongrels of society don't care how hard we work to afford the things in life that you work for. Worst part is when they get caught the court don't give a dam.

cheers Darren