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Rural Mail Box Theft #11867709 03/02/17
Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 4,856 Likes: 5 S SBTCO OP Campfire Tracker
OP SBTCO Campfire Tracker S Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 4,856 Likes: 5	A neighbor had some mail stolen out of their mail box (attached to half a dozen other boxes, including ours). Sheriffs dept. said its been a problem for some time, most likely heroin/meth addicts hitting rural mail boxes across the county(Flathead Valley in MT). Dirt bags stealing cash, checks etc. Looking at hiding a trail cam some where to catch the perps in the act but having never owned one would appreciate suggestions on models. Smaller the better since we are limited on options of where to hide the unit because of the lack of cover where the boxes are located. “Some ideas are so stupid that only intellectuals believe them.” ― G. Orwell "Why can't men kill big game with the same cartridges women and kids use?" _Eileen Clarke "Unjust authority confers no obligation of obedience." - Alexander Hamilton

Re: Rural Mail Box Theft SBTCO #11867720 03/02/17
Joined: May 2009 Posts: 4,605 North VA A AH64guy Campfire Tracker
AH64guy Campfire Tracker A Joined: May 2009 Posts: 4,605 North VA	Bushnell Trophy Cam, or Browning Dark Ops. Both are very small, usually on-sale on the web, and decent pictures. Pick one with zero-glow, and catch them in the act.

Re: Rural Mail Box Theft SBTCO #11867724 03/02/17
Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 24,273 Likes: 11 PNW R ribka Campfire Ranger
ribka Campfire Ranger R Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 24,273 Likes: 11 PNW	Just get a good quality locking mail box or an in town rental. Had the same issue and it got so bad just rented a box in town. I caught them doing it `arrested by local sheriffs and right back out again. They'll just steal your camera if caught they'll just get out and do it again Last edited by ribka; 03/02/17.

Re: Rural Mail Box Theft SBTCO #11867728 03/02/17
Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 8,660 back home in Potter Co. PA O old_willys Campfire Outfitter
old_willys Campfire Outfitter O Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 8,660 back home in Potter Co. PA	Used trails cams at my SIL's to catch the SOB's stealing items from her porch and it worked. There are many types of cams on the market just find one that fits your budget and you can afford to loose if the thief also takes the camera! I found out if you can not hide it you need to mount out of reach, with the SIL it was mounted on a light pole that you needed a 12 ft ladder to reach. Thief saw it but could not reach it. Ted

Re: Rural Mail Box Theft old_willys #11867769 03/02/17
Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 59,146 Likes: 23 Next to the dump that Del Shan... 12344mag Campfire Kahuna
12344mag Campfire Kahuna Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 59,146 Likes: 23 Next to the dump that Del Shan...	have some fun with it. Paul "I'd rather see a sermon than hear a sermon".... D.A.D. Trump Won!, Sandmann Won!, Rittenhouse Won!, Suck it Liberal Fuuktards. molɔ̀ːn labé skýla

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Re: Rural Mail Box Theft SBTCO #11867775 03/02/17
Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 11,054 so cal pal Campfire Outfitter
pal Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 11,054 so cal	Just install the trail camera in a secure mailbox right next to all the others. "There's more to optics than meets the eye."--anon "...most of us would be better off losing half a pound around the waist than half a pound on our rifle."--dhg

Re: Rural Mail Box Theft 12344mag #11867787 03/02/17
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 10,257 ___ is what America was FreeMe Campfire Outfitter
FreeMe Campfire Outfitter Joined: May 2002 Posts: 10,257 ___ is what America was	Originally Posted by 12344mag have some fun with it. LOL! Knew a guy who lived in the city during a garbage strike. He got his moved by wrapping it in a box and leaving it in his parked and unlocked car. Lunatic fringe....we all know you're out there.

Re: Rural Mail Box Theft SBTCO #11867801 03/02/17
Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 131,773 Likes: 21 USA T The_Real_Hawkeye Campfire Sage
The_Real_Hawkeye Campfire Sage T Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 131,773 Likes: 21 USA	A few years ago I was working in my carport when I observed a black woman walking her toddler down the road. At each mailbox the toddler would reach up, open the lid, grab the contents of the mailbox, and hand them to her, and on they'd walk to the next one. Right after the third one, I stepped out so she could see me. When she saw me, she immediately looked down at her toddler and shouted "WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN DOING??" Then slapped him, and on she went, but now at a quickened pace. She wanted it to look like it was all him, not her, yet she didn't turn around, go back, and return the materials. She ignored me when I tried to get her attention, other than to pick up her pace some more. I immediately called the police. They weren't the least bit interested, and recommended I call the US Postal Service. I told them I'm looking right at her, and if you come now you can catch her. Still no interest. I called the USPS and they took my information, but didn't seem interested either. By this time she was long gone.

Re: Rural Mail Box Theft 12344mag #11867826 03/02/17
Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 69,674 Likes: 21 Not In The City rockinbbar Campfire Kahuna
rockinbbar Campfire Kahuna Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 69,674 Likes: 21 Not In The City	Originally Posted by 12344mag have some fun with it. 1/4 stick of dynamite would have been more entertaining. Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla!

Re: Rural Mail Box Theft SBTCO #11867903 03/02/17
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Seafire Campfire 'Bwana S Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 42,839 Likes: 4 Southern Oregon USA	Thats been a problem here since I moved here in 1995.... the town is just off of I 5, and we have plenty of transients. We've used an in town mail service since I had been here for 30 days... Sometimes I'd leave for one the road trips at 4 AM, and I'd drive down Hwy 99 and see them rifling thru mail boxes at that time. Stop and put your head lights on them and it didn't even phase them... in fact I think they appreciated the light so they could peruse the mail, and take what they needed.... Trail Cam wouldn't be my answer... a 45 would. "Minus the killings, Washington has one of the lowest crime rates in the Country" Marion Barry, Mayor of Wash DC “Owning guns is not a right. If it were a right, it would be in the Constitution.” ~Alexandria Ocasio Cortez

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Re: Rural Mail Box Theft Seafire #11867923 03/02/17
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 28,390 Likes: 1 Idaho, USA Jim in Idaho Campfire Ranger
Jim in Idaho Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 28,390 Likes: 1 Idaho, USA	I would let the mailman know about it, of course... Gunnery, gunnery, gunnery. Hit the target, all else is twaddle!

Re: Rural Mail Box Theft Seafire #11867924 03/02/17
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 29,892 Likes: 7 Burns/Hines, Oregon, USA 1minute Campfire Ranger
1minute Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 29,892 Likes: 7 Burns/Hines, Oregon, USA	Good luck with your effort, as near all authorities will have little to no interest in helping one out. 1Minute

Re: Rural Mail Box Theft The_Real_Hawkeye #11867928 03/02/17
Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 19,108 Arkansas milespatton Campfire Ranger
milespatton Campfire Ranger Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 19,108 Arkansas	Quote A few years ago I was working in my carport when I observed a black woman walking her toddler down the road. At each mailbox the toddler would reach up, open the lid, grab the contents of the mailbox, and hand them to her, and on they'd walk to the next one. Tall toddler. Basketball player in the making. miles Look out for number 1, don't step in number 2.

Re: Rural Mail Box Theft ribka #11867933 03/02/17
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 5,659 Md Hotload Campfire Tracker
Hotload Campfire Tracker Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 5,659 Md	Originally Posted by ribka Just get a good quality locking mail box or an in town rental. Had the same issue and it got so bad just rented a box in town. I caught them doing it `arrested by local sheriffs and right back out again. They'll just steal your camera if caught they'll just get out and do it again never ending problem "Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much" Teddy Roosevelt

Re: Rural Mail Box Theft milespatton #11867962 03/02/17
Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 131,773 Likes: 21 USA T The_Real_Hawkeye Campfire Sage
The_Real_Hawkeye Campfire Sage T Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 131,773 Likes: 21 USA	Originally Posted by milespatton Quote A few years ago I was working in my carport when I observed a black woman walking her toddler down the road. At each mailbox the toddler would reach up, open the lid, grab the contents of the mailbox, and hand them to her, and on they'd walk to the next one. Tall toddler. Basketball player in the making. miles He got up on his tippytoes.

Re: Rural Mail Box Theft SBTCO #11867969 03/02/17
Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,807 Likes: 17 Texas hanco Campfire Savant
hanco Campfire Savant Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,807 Likes: 17 Texas	I have a PO box, had it since 1970. Important mail goes there. Dog crap comes to the house box.

Re: Rural Mail Box Theft 12344mag #11867986 03/02/17
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 29,892 Likes: 7 Burns/Hines, Oregon, USA 1minute Campfire Ranger
1minute Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 29,892 Likes: 7 Burns/Hines, Oregon, USA	Exploding! I like it. 1Minute

Re: Rural Mail Box Theft SBTCO #11868066 03/02/17
Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,807 Likes: 17 Texas hanco Campfire Savant
hanco Campfire Savant Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,807 Likes: 17 Texas	If you hurt someone, no telling what would happen. You might hurt there feelings.

Re: Rural Mail Box Theft SBTCO #11868075 03/02/17
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MikeL2 Campfire Tracker M Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,216	One of the reasons I haven't switched to mail-order pharmacy.

Re: Rural Mail Box Theft SBTCO #11868587 03/02/17
Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 1,893 MO backwoods M mohick Campfire Regular
mohick Campfire Regular M Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 1,893 MO backwoods	Why does any idiot ever put cash in a mail box?? Really don'r even know why there would be checks in them anymore!!!!

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