Theft problem

I HAD some very nice pieces of Tin coated brass from the electric company trash bins and other very unique items taken . These are my nicest items , Solid chunks of brass that I don't have any more, its not even the money. I know what I had and now I don't - my mind is very sharp when it comes to this as well as I am sure many of you get that connected feeling with your inventory .

This ticks me off when it happens to me. Try to set up come cams and see if you can find out who it is.

I know it's probably illegal, but a little bit of wire, and a well charged marine battery might solve some theft problems

Obviously there are people out there that know you are into scrapping. The best advice I can give you until you are able to secure your property is to sell as you acquire. Don't hold for a better price because you risk losing your stash. Best of luck to you and I hope they catch the roaches.

I find that non dangerous things keep crooks away much more than ones that come with a lawsuit

1. a good lock
2. motion sensor lights outside
3. motion sensor lights inside
4. a well lit area around your building so they don't have a place to sneak
5. a "this property protected by x security company" even if it's not

All these will go a long way. Also make friends with the local bacon. Pick them up donuts, coffee, lunch. They will remember and make the extra effort to keep an eye on your stuff.

Lastly you can come up with some fun things. Like myself when i leave my garage i hook a small spring to my busted radio button and i crank the volume to the max. If some one opens the door, string pulls spring, radio blasts music. that wakes up my dog, that wakes me up, that wakes up my 12 gauge.

Simple yet effective.

1. a good lock
2. motion sensor lights outside
3. motion sensor lights inside
4. a well lit area around your building so they don't have a place to sneak
5. a "this property protected by x security company" even if it's not

My neighbor has a big sign that says "if you can read this, your in range. And shows a pic of a big handgun. They get the point.

Originally Posted by Mechanic688

My neighbor has a big sign that says "if you can read this, your in range. And shows a pic of a big handgun. They get the point.

Crooks was an easy target. Anything you can do to make yourself more visible the less they will be inclined to even think about it.

I've taken pallets and placed them over all 5 windows in my garage. They still let sunlight in during the day time but when trying to look in at night you cant see a **** thing or at least make out that you are looking at.