Security help and guidance.

[Tahiti]

Does anyone have any knowledge of home CCTV/outside security systems? I don’t want to spend a fortune, but I am getting pi*sed off with people uprooting plants from my garden. And last night, someone decided to rip the fuel cap off my car (right outside my house, while I was watching TV less than 5 metres away from the car) so I’ve had enough now.

The thing that gets me is that I live on a fairly busy road, the lights in the house were on, and the car was up my drive – I can’t believe they would have that much front!

The damage to the fuel cap alone is going to cost almost £100 to sort out. Not worth claiming on the insurance for, but enough to really pi*s me off.

Any serious ideas? I don’t want to spend 1000s, but I do want my property to be a little more secure. Besides, I’d like to catch the b*stards in the act!

I’m so frustrated!

Rob

[Tahiti]

Thanks for all the tips! I've sorted out somewhere secure for the car tonight, and I'll get onto the security this evening/tomorrow.

Thanks - really appreciate the help. I just can't believe someone had the front to do it so close to where I was sitting, watching TV.

Now all I need is for someone to sort out my local dealer who are trying to "rob" me while making me wait three weeks to boot for the main part. Deep joy!

[tahiti]

Thanks for the tips. I'd love to catch them in the act if they ever come back. I like your suggestions.

>> Edited by tahiti on Thursday 8th September 18:50

[Tahiti]

streaky said:

Sorry to say that: 1) using CCTV to film other than your own property (e.g. the road/pavement) can land you in trouble for infringing privacy; and 2) installing high-intensity lighting that shines outside your property can also land you in trouble and may require planning permission. There have been cases of both reported over recent years. Streaky

This is one of the concerns I have. I might give the council a bell later to see what they reckon.

Cheers
Rob

[tahiti]

Big Fat F'er said:

BUT..... If they know they are being recorded, they pull their little hoodies up. No identification. No police action. If they dont' know they are being recorded, they won't pull their hoodies up, but because they are all apelike you probably won't be able to identify them anyway. No police action. Even if you DO identify them, I wait with eager anticipation (and extreme doubt)for you to say that the Old Bill has charged them successfully and they've been done in court. There's a good chance nothing will come of any video evidence. For me, the best thing to do is to catch them at it, kill 'em and bury them far far away. However, a more likely option for you is to make it really well lit up, with signs etc., to make 'em go elsewhere. Just don't assume they can read, 'cos they are brain dead. Everybody always says they want to catch them at it...why, what are you going to do when you do. Remember, you crack 'em, you get done (hence the bury them far far away).

You simply can't win! The police were a little unconcerned when I reported the incident and admitted that they were very unlikely to catch them or prosecute them even if they did catch them.

Great!