by womble » 21 May 2020, 4:47 am
Would not be surprised if it’s an organised group who have become quite proficient at what they do.
And likely have access to a data base that gives them addresses to target.
If it’s a regular activity for them that they wish to keep doing. Everything they do is based on risk mitigation, no exceptions. They will avoid camera systems, unless the value of the catch is worth it.
And they will do their best to avoid people conflict.
They’d have a few sets of rego plates, expired not stolen, so not really a lot. And would most likely be using the same reliable vehicles.
They”ll work to a minimum time frame and if that expires they”ll abort. But rural area affords longer timeframes.
The time frame is calculated on the shortest outing the resident is likely to make.
Most likely they will appear and the vehicle will appear like it’s supposed to be there. Not out of place in the environment. Service vehicle explains the tools. They will enter in broad daylight. Not long after the last remaining residents have left.
There’s a lot of metal fab people on this forum, so we know, even 10 mil plate not going to slow them down that much really.
As mentioned, no amount of deterrents will stop a determined thief. But the slower their progress the higher their risk.
They are selective and look for the easier jobs. That’s why they’re in the more rural areas.
So the trick is to make your place less attractive than the blokes down the road.
In another thread, i myself and others have mentioned i have real time view on my phone of all cameras, with alerts on my phone if specific cameras pick up motion. I don’t know how or if this works with satellite phones.
But it is much more commonplace now and it cost me around 300 bucks installing myself. Kit came with everything you need, no ongoing service fees for the app. I went with a known brand for customer service backup.
Obviously theres ways to circumvent the cameras, but the information is recorded and saved in the cloud before they can do so.
I know when they arrive and theres no getting around that.
They don’t want to leave any signature whatsoever. So that would class as a highest risk job.
Highly recommend.
Oh come on you research the habits of pigs and deer just as thoroughly. What better trophy than a thief.
But rule number one is do not underestimate them. I would probably avoid confrontation, but i guess that’s up to you. Do you farm pigs. Or perhaps you own a wood chipper.
I dream of a world where chickens can cross the road without having their motives questioned