I agree with your assessment and thoughts on theives. The problem is that the occurrences will increase with financial pressures, rising cost of living and all.
I've thought about the camera thing although I don't have internet connected at the property. I could get it, but I'd rather not. I was thinking about a few trail cams instead. It's not a deterrent but will give me some footage at least. I'll think on it some more and may put a few under video surveillance signs up and maybe a fake camera or two in the meantime. It could be a good accompaniment for the multiple claymores and VS-50 anti-personnel mines I have deployed around the place.
Yes, I've looked into the trailcams a bit as well. Those can be good options, but require the ones with cell card (and subscription) to get the real-time notifications. Can be worth it if just putting up one or maybe two camera's, else if wanting multiple camera's generally cheaper to just bite the bullet for the internet and wireless cams. Our cell service is still virtually non-existent where we are, so not an option for me.
Going to look into a few options and see what might work. I have a USB internet connection there which my solar system uses to report stats, I may be able to work off that.
Thaaaaz Right...
Get the game cam that does the video clips. We love ours. Critter watch 2022 is ongoing... LoL
And it was surprising to see the neighbor kids walk right up to it and point at it. Smack dab in the center of my fenced property. Trespassers and thieves have No respect for others or self awareness of the danger they put themselves in...
I'm on it...when I get time...Fucken trucking mate. You know how it is.