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Saw this story, and thought you all who are all about protecting your home with security alarms and cameras. I love it when technology works.

http://www.10tv.com/live/content/lo...y-galena-attempted-home-burglary.html?sid=102

Home Security Camera Captures Image Of Suspected Burglar
Friday, December 17, 2010 11:13 AM
WBNS-10TV

GALENA, Ohio — The Delaware County Sheriff's Office on Friday asked for the public's help in identifying a man who allegedly attempted to burglarize a home.
The incident was captured on Wednesday on a home security system's surveillance camera, according to deputies.

The alarm system for the home, located on Miller-Paul Road, was set off shortly before noon on Wednesday.

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"The Sheriff's Office responded to investigate and found that someone had entered a patio through an unlocked window and attempted to pry open the door to the home," Delaware County Sheriff Walter Davis said.

According to Davis, no one was home at the time of the attempted burglary but surveillance video captured an older model, black, GMC long conversion van. The vehicle has a silver roof and a handicap sticker in the front window.

The driver was not visible in the surveillance images but the passenger was seen leaving the van.

Both people left before they gained entry into the home and no property was stolen, Davis said.

"The van is rather unique," Davis said.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Delaware County Sheriff's Office at 740-833-2800.

Stay with 10TV News and 10TV.com for additional information.

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Camera's don't stop people from taking your stuff.
Camera's don't tell you the name of the guy who took your stuff.
Camera's don't get your stuff back.
How much money do the banks spend on camera's?
They get the all the resources of the FBI and they still don't catch them.
Do you think you are going to catch anybody taking your stuff.
But they are a fun toy......
 
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Cameras, like alarm systems, are simply a deterrent. Of course none of these items will stop a thief, or identify individuals or get back your stuff but they will help law enforcement with catching the perpetrators. Just like this story, I'm sure that with that single picture of the person and their vehicle, they will have this person caught within days. Imagine if the homeowner didn't have a camera to catch that. The police would have absolutely no leads and the person would never be caught.
 
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tba said:
Camera's don't stop people from taking your stuff.
Camera's don't tell you the name of the guy who took your stuff.
Camera's don't get your stuff back.
How much money do the banks spend on camera's?
They get the all the resources of the FBI and they still don't catch them.
Do you think you are going to catch anybody taking your stuff.
But they are toy......
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Interex said:
Cameras, like alarm systems, are simply a deterrent. Of course none of these items will stop a thief .
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But an alarm will make a heck of a lot of noise and draw attention to make a thief more likely to leave.

Interex said:
but they will help law enforcement with catching the perpetrators. Just like this story, I'm sure that with that single picture of the person and their vehicle, they will have this person caught within days.
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This is INCREDIBLY naive. (sorry man, if it helps you sleep at night, but it is far from true)
 
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This is INCREDIBLY naive. (sorry man, if it helps you sleep at night, but it is far from true)
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With an uncommon vehicle like the one pictured, it should be fairly easy to catch this person.

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This is a uncommon vehicle driving around in a pretty swanky area; it'll draw attention.

You cannot convince me that if someone is casing a house and they notice cameras and security system signs around a property that doesn't make them think twice. As far as comments about the FBI and the authorities not being able to catch bank robbers and other robberies committed with video evidence, they usually do, eventually.

Even so, security cameras are one of the best tech improvements you can add to your home.
 
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What system do you recommend for that?
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I like a nice Speco bullet camera with a Dedicated Micros DVR; you can however buy much cheaper systems, but as with anything you get what you pay for.

There are numerous websites that sell a out of the box solution, again it just depends on your needs. I always tell folks that you might be surprised, you might be able to have a local low voltage or security system contractor install a system for you cheaper then the DIY systems available on the web.
 
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Interex said:
With an uncommon vehicle like the one pictured, it should be fairly easy to catch this person.

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This could be the exception to the rule, but it will by far be the EXCEPTION.

999 times out of 1000 this would not get the coverage necessary to get any results. (who knows why this caught the attention of the media, it must have been a slow news day)

I see you are from Dallas, do you think DPD would even bother looking?

We had some stuff stolen from my shop and caught it on camera. We all looked at it and all said about the same thing, " yep, that is some dude loading our stuff in back of a van. Is the van white, light tan or light gray?"
 
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I think it is the "responsibility" of every man to keep his family safe!
Using cameras, alarms, locks, and guns is our right to defend our freedom, property, and family!
"I'm Good!!!" :Gun1:
 
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I see you are from Dallas, do you think DPD would even bother looking?
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DPD probably wouldn't take too much interest in this but I live in the suburb of Dallas (Plano) where we have a nationally recognized police department. Having personally met the patrol officers that have been assigned to my area, I feel very confident that they'd have a high interest in catching a perpetrator such as this.

Regardless of where you live, having any type of evidence helps and may even get media attention such as this story.
 
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No camera means just about NO chance of seeing who took your stuff.

This is INCREDIBLY naive. (sorry man, if it helps you sleep at night, but it is far from true)
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Incredibly untrue. While the first video may not help catch the guy....at some point he will be caught...and the video will help add additional charges.....

Bank robbers? You may not catch them after the first one...or second....but when you do catch them....you have plenty of evidence....

Remember....each 'incident' has it's own charge....if you burg 3 places and the jail time is 2 years for burglary...then you can get 6 years if they can prove you did all 3....video helps do that.
 
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The near by city police would not do anything with that. They don't even apprehend gas thieves that the station's security has a friggin' picture of the plate! They have spent stupid resources chasing down skate boarders and folks riding bikes on pedestrian only paths and sidewalks, though. Various other minor problems seem to occupy them also. Obvious criminal activity is being ignored and management doesn't back up officers when there is good reason to. I really don't get that force at all. It's almost as though they have a "work slowage" style strike going on because they were doing good work a couple years ago.
 
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I have 4 Cameras on my house with a dedicated DVR (EverFocus) is the name. I love it. I have been overseas for work and can log into the system and check on my property. I believe they are great to have. They do not stop determined theives BUT they do help out to identify the guys and usually their vehicle Plus it is also good protection if someone comes on your property and claims they got hurt or something like that. I have 4 so far but will be upgrading either to 8 or 16 cameras. My house is a 4100 sq ft barn. 1350 sq ft is living area the rest is my shop so the cameras protect both at the same time.
 
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One of the best security you can have on your shop door is a double deadbolt. That requires a key on both the inside and the outside to unlock, not just an inside flip latch. If the break out a window and climb in, it makes it hard for them to open a door and carry off larger items.

Even with an alarm system, I have warning signs in the windows and a "Beware of Dog" sign on my shop building. I just want the crooks to think twice and find someone else to rob.
 
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I have...
very heavy steel door
no windows
Security cameras
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pit-bull
12 ga pump
I also have very good relationship with local PD.
Haven't had any problems and don't want any.
Not much will stop a pro but this keeps the amateurs way.

I live in a small town which had very little crime. In these bad times the bad element from the other towns are bleeding in thinking us hicks wont catch them. They hit 6 houses in on day in the middle of the day! Those bad guys have been caught. The 'Honey Bee killer' killed less than 15 miles from here. He was caught on security camera (google it) and he is now dead. Not saying cameras helped but this is what caused me to do this. I used to leave my shop unlocked at times.
 
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I have lived here for 6 years, Always have left my house and shop unlocked, Never had any problems, we have only had a couple of murders, Some old lady killed her bf to keep getting his SS check for herself, Our county sheriffs are pretty bored. I love living in the country. plus my neighbors have just built 3 big *** fancy houses. Makes my **** look like a dump so they are better targets than me.
 
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Mike14k said:
One of the best security you can have on your shop door is a double deadbolt. That requires a key on both the inside and the outside to unlock, not just an inside flip latch. If the break out a window and climb in, it makes it hard for them to open a door and carry off larger items.
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x10 on this. I know there's a fire risk and in some places it may not even be legal to do this on your home, but with no kids to worry about, I'll risk burning in a fire any day vs. being easier prey to a thief. YMMV.

Mike14k said:
I just want the crooks to think twice and find someone else to rob.
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Exactly my philosophy. Sadly, my neighbors make themselves easy targets and I've no doubt they'll be hit someday. :(
 
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Not that this is anything new to anybody but here it goes....

Anything that you can do, alarms, cameras, etc. will make you less of a target and deter the common criminal. Even with all these deterrents most criminals know that they have a certain amount of time before it will attract attention and before the authorities will eventually show up. Basically we use our security systems as an early warning system when we are home and a neighborhood notification system when we are not. Either way, we and the neighbors are armed and insured.

For those of you who live in the country... we live in the country and moved out here to try to get away from the crime, but there are some criminals that have figured out that there are less officers to cover more square miles and so the response time is less.

My recommendation is become close friends with your neighbors so you all can count on each other. Sometimes a simple wave or acknowledgement is enough to deter somebody. It is like saying "I see you" to a criminal. They want to go unnoticed. Don't let them, wave at everybody!;)

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MPH said:
Not that this is anything new to anybody but here it goes....
For those of you who live in the country... we live in the country and moved out here to try to get away from the crime, but there are some criminals that have figured out that there are less officers to cover more square miles and so the response time is less.
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Yes, this has been our experience as well. I get a kick out of people who say they can't wait until they move out to the country for less crime and less noise. In most cases this a myth. All kinds of **** goes down in a rural setting.

My recommendation is become close friends with your neighbors so you all can count on each other. Sometimes a simple wave or acknowledgement is enough to deter somebody. It is like saying "I see you" to a criminal. They want to go unnoticed. Don't let them, wave at everybody!;)
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Yep, the best 'alarm' you can have is to know your neighbors well and look out for them and they look out for you. This is true even in a rural setting as well, with long private driveways, and hidden homes.
 
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Whatever...........
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It's a Cowtown TV station, they'd probably ****** their pants in excitement I they knew their story was getting such discussion. Copying and pasting the story is generally alright so long you copy the original web link, which was done.
 
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!!!!CAUGHT!!!
Surveillance Video, Public Tips Lead To Arrest In Galena Burglary Case
Thursday, December 30, 2010 12:51 PM
WBNS-10TV

DELAWARE, Ohio — Deputies said a man has been arrested and charged in connection with an attempted burglary earlier this month that was recorded by a home's surveillance camera.
Randle L. Roberts, 27, was taken into custody by Columbus police on Thursday night. He faces one count of attempted burglary.

Investigators said Roberts and another unidentified person tried to break into a home on Miller-Paul Road in Galena on Dec. 15.

The Delaware County Sheriff's Office said the home's alarm system was set off when someone tried to force their way inside through a back door. The homeowner's surveillance camera captured video of the intruder, suspected to be Roberts, and a van parked nearby.

A second person was also inside the vehicle. They have yet to be apprehended, deputies said.

Delaware County Sheriff Walter L. Davis III said tips from the public led investigators to the van, which was parked behind a vacant home in Columbus.

From there, Davis said, authorities were able to identity Roberts as a suspect in the attempted burglary.

Watch 10TV News and refresh 10TV.com for additional information.

http://www.10tv.com/live/content/lo...rrest-made-in-attempted-burglary.html?sid=102
 
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the best deterent when you're not home if a big mean effin dog.My 170 lb malmute will be on you in a heartbeat if you come into my yard. He doesn't ask questions, doesn't give you a chance to get into the shop...just plain comes after you. I've heard people scream as they run down the alley with him chasing them. All he costs is a nice steak once in a while and a scratch between the ears when he wants one
 
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I just can't help but throw my 2 cents in on this one.
I think it's great that people take initiative in preparing against would-be scum. I don't however think it should be solely the local PD's job. It should be a community effort.
I honestly can't think of a harder or more morally crushing job than to be a police officer. I truely appreciate all the **** they have to take for a lot of people who likely don't appreciate what they have to do to do even a simple job.
Think of an officer in a big city. Constantly under the PC microscope for any possible thing that could be a loophole. All the situational training. Fighting back moments of intense adrenaline rushes. Having to be polite to even the scum that you know dead-to-rights deserve to be locked up forever. Watching the same people you just took off the street right back on the street. All for mediocre pay and reduced manpower numbers every year. It's no wonder they don't want to go out of their way chasing perps down when insurance companies will cover the loss anyway. To those that have the time and still have the positive perspective, I think they deserve way more than they get.

Any officers on the board, thank you very much for your contributions. They're not totally wasted.
 
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tba said:
Camera's don't stop people from taking your stuff.
Camera's don't tell you the name of the guy who took your stuff.
Camera's don't get your stuff back.
How much money do the banks spend on camera's?
They get the all the resources of the FBI and they still don't catch them.
Do you think you are going to catch anybody taking your stuff.
But they are a fun toy......
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TBA.....care to comment now? How do you like your crow....rare or burnt?
 
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V-10 Killer said:
I just can't help but throw my 2 cents in on this one.
I think it's great that people take initiative in preparing against would-be scum. I don't however think it should be solely the local PD's job. It should be a community effort.
I honestly can't think of a harder or more morally crushing job than to be a police officer. I truely appreciate all the **** they have to take for a lot of people who likely don't appreciate what they have to do to do even a simple job.
Think of an officer in a big city. Constantly under the PC microscope for any possible thing that could be a loophole. All the situational training. Fighting back moments of intense adrenaline rushes. Having to be polite to even the scum that you know dead-to-rights deserve to be locked up forever. Watching the same people you just took off the street right back on the street. All for mediocre pay and reduced manpower numbers every year. It's no wonder they don't want to go out of their way chasing perps down when insurance companies will cover the loss anyway. To those that have the time and still have the positive perspective, I think they deserve way more than they get.

Any officers on the board, thank you very much for your contributions. They're not totally wasted.
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V10...thanks for the vote of confidence.....
 
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