OT: I just caught some punk

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Originally posted by Ruatha:
You could a get a cheap motion detector connected to the barn lamp, not that expensive.
Then set up a web camera to your PC with a security program that starts recording when something moves.
there are some freeware I belive.
The problem is that movement occurs often outside without it being a thief. But I belive the sensitivity can be adjusted so that it only starts when the light switches on.
And a webcam, altough cheap isn't the best quality to try to identify someone with.
Better is a digital video camera connected to the PC so that it starts the camera, a bit more expensive.
And cameras directed outside isn't legal (Here we are again) everywhere.

Its legal to use video cameras to record for security purposes. The government uses them on signals, we now have video cell phones, and people often record events and other things out side. I think what is illegal is if you attempt to illegally record someone with a hidden camera while they are undressing or something.

I like the idea about using a motion sensor light. Thanks for suggesting it. We have one up by the barn and it would not take much to put another by the vehicle park way. Right now all I have is the 10k Protable hand held lamp. (Very bright indeed but runs out of juice quickly.)

I found a place on the web that sells the digital camera systems for around $1,000.00 so I might go that route.