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Post by parson on Jun 13, 2007 6:53:07 GMT -5
My daughter has had an ongoing problem with vandalism. I was thinking of possibly a trail cam to catch whoever is responsible. I know nothing about these. Are they motion activated? Do they use a flash, or are they infrared, night vision technology?
She is a single mother who is very concerned about this. any helpful suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks parson
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Post by dbd870 on Jun 13, 2007 7:25:06 GMT -5
Yep they have motion sensors and flash.
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Post by Woody Williams on Jun 13, 2007 7:32:27 GMT -5
Since the vandalism is probably done at night I wouldn't use a flash. They will then vandalize or steal the camera to get rid of the evidence.
When we set a camera to catch a stand thief we black taped over the flash. Of course that wont help you in the after dark stuff. Some cameras do take pictures without a flash.
Of course you could set the camera with flash up on the roof or up in a tree where the perp couldn't get to it. He wouldn't stick around long trying to get to it as it will be taking more and more pictures of him.
Good luck and let us know what you did and how you made out..
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Post by parson on Jun 13, 2007 7:37:44 GMT -5
Thanks
This is a situation where someone has broken her car window 3 times in less than a month. Absolutely no clue who it might be. I'm thinking it's some neighborhood punk (Beech Grove) who knows that it's just her and a daughter in the house.
I'm off to Gander Mountain t check out some options. parson
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Post by swilk on Jun 13, 2007 8:18:51 GMT -5
They make infrared cameras ..... unless you are looking directly at the camera you will not know it is going off.
The "flash" is nothing more than a very weak red glow that is slight enough you will not catch it in your peripheral vision .... only if you are looking directly at it.
They also make security boxes for cameras ........
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Post by drgreyhound on Jun 13, 2007 10:35:43 GMT -5
If I suspected any pending risk of danger to myself, my husband, or my children, I'd visit the police PDQ to discuss the matter...
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Post by parson on Jun 13, 2007 11:43:19 GMT -5
Police have been called on all 3 occassions. They seem to think it is purely vandalism. They even have a suspect in mind,but can't confront him without some evidence.
I just got back from Dick's, where they have some trail cams for 50% off- $50 after a rebate; so, hopefully, if it happens again, we'll have a picture or 2 for the police. parson
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Post by hornharvester on Jun 13, 2007 12:43:34 GMT -5
Unless you want to see who is doing the damage then put up an outdoor motion detector with lights. They run a lot cheaper than trail cams. When the lights pop on usually the criminals run. h.h.
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Post by parson on Jun 13, 2007 12:53:06 GMT -5
Thanks for the suggestion HH. We'll likely be looking into a motion detectoe light.
By the way, is that new avatar of Woody's a promo for a picnic? I somehow recall something like that. parson
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Post by bsutravis on Jun 13, 2007 12:55:58 GMT -5
If the car is close enough to the house, you could place the trail cam inside the home and aim it out a window... Make sure you post the pics of the punks if you catch them! If you get some pics of the criminals in action, and can't identify them drop me a PM and I will get you in contact with Crimestoppers and we might even be able to feature them on the news. It would be a great "fighing back" story if you get them on film!!!
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Post by Woody Williams on Jun 13, 2007 13:16:45 GMT -5
By the way, is that new avatar of Woody's a promo for a picnic? I somehow recall something like that. parson Since The Duke just had a birthday (100 years) we can make this the Hunting-Indiana.com and John Wayne Memorial Homecoming.
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Post by bsutravis on Jun 13, 2007 13:49:03 GMT -5
I like the sound of that.........pilgrim!
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Post by parson on Jun 14, 2007 7:25:27 GMT -5
I appreciate all the feedback. We're going to install both, the motion light & trail cam.
Will post pics if we get 'em.
What would John Wayne do to punks like this?? parson
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Post by Woody Williams on Jun 14, 2007 7:33:44 GMT -5
I appreciate all the feedback. We're going to install both, the motion light & trail cam. Will post pics if we get 'em. What would John Wayne do to punks like this?? parson John would probably just slap them on the wrist.......................with a red hot branding iron...
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Post by parson on Jun 14, 2007 8:13:46 GMT -5
I think I'll pour hot coals upon their heads!! (Rom. 12:20). I will admit, I've wrestled with other options, but I'm tryin' to do it "by the book"! parson
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Post by Woody Williams on Jun 14, 2007 8:15:49 GMT -5
I think I'll pour hot coals upon their heads!! (Rom. 12:20). I will admit, I've wrestled with other options, but I'm tryin' to do it "by the book"! parson You can't go wrong doing it "by the book..
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Post by hornharvester on Jun 14, 2007 8:25:53 GMT -5
Cowboys hated a theif and a rustler more than anything else. I think the Duke would have strung them up at the nearest tree! h.h.
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