This past holiday, thieves stole packages off doorsteps and porches at an astounding rate. Most of the parcels were gifts the homeowners purchased online to give to friends and family. Online gift purchasing is a popular trend, especially for those with work and home responsibilities and little time for mall shopping. The media called the thieves “Grinches,” but that only likened them to a cartoon character that actually had a heart. The real thieves, who completely ruined the holidays for so many hardworking people, had no hearts at all. Individuals lost money they specifically put aside for the holiday, special items they selected for loved ones, and hundreds of dollars.
Homeowners Videotaped Thieves
There was, however, some positive news. Various homeowners had previously installed Wireless Outdoor Home Monitoring Cameras that videotaped the goings on around their homes and where their packages were left. Many had a feature that cued the camera to turn on when it detected motion, so when the thieves stepped onto to porch and/or steps, recording began.
These homeowners caught full, facial shots of the thieves, which they provided to police and also posted online and on social media. The police were then able to make various arrests, including a 65-year old woman who one victim called “the Granny Who Stole Christmas". She may also be involved in other cases.
Wireless Home Monitoring Camera
In order to record, you’ll need to purchase a camera with storage ability and/or cloud capacity and/or use a separate DVR system. Most cameras with recording capability come with onboard SD or microSD slots that provide adequate recording space.
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