To catch the Nalgene bottle thief in my office---need some ideas

[Obi..]

Tell that to the boss and secretary? Drum-Riff.

[fenrisx]

Set up a stream for us, so we can watch it live!

[CJM]

^ yep yep!

[Obi..]

^I want someone to tape it since I goto bed way too early these days. Insert the BITD story here, I rarely am up past Midnight w/ the Lil'One's room so closeby.

Yes, I have been waiting for just the right time to bust out this gif.

[mastacox]

Make sure to put a sign on your desk that says "This desk monitored by video surveillance equipment" to avoid any unnecessary legal issues.

I don't think this is necessary:

http://www.ehow.com/facts_7452958_pu...ost-sign_.html

No laws in the United States require signs giving notice of hidden camera surveillance, particularly when surveillance takes place in a public setting where citizens have no expectation of privacy.
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Federal laws do prohibit hidden cameras in places where citizens have a reasonable expectation of privacy, such as bathrooms, hotel rooms, changing rooms and locker rooms. In workplaces where employment contracts include a clause requiring employees to consent to surveillance, employers often reinforce that agreement with a sign warning that surveillance cameras are operating.

[Seanz0rz]

While i agree that you probably don't legally need the sign, you may want to include one just to cover your butt.

Bob, you may also want to check with your boss/HR on recording fellow employees. There may be some internal regulations on this.

The sign can be small and rather inconspicuous. The sign alone may deter the future theft itself. I would just hate to see you lose your job over something very stupid.

[Bob98SR5]

sweet baby jesus guys, make up your mind. from live streaming view of a trigger activated, pepper spray allah akbar bomb to warning labels all over my cube? i'm just gonna do it. if i catch the bastid, ill decide then and there after consultation with some of the people in the know that i know in the company.

[oly884]

http://www.amazon.com/Primos-Truth-C...s=trail+camera

I've used these before, works good on deer and any other critters. It's a bit obvious, but if you hide it right, they'll likely not even pay attention since it has an IR flash.

[Obi..]

So long as we get to watch the play by play and eventu8al smackdown do whatever ya gotta buddy.

[paddlenbike]

Bob, that looks like the same camera I have. I would just go for it--if you catch the perpetrator on film at least you'll know who did it and you can advise management who did it. Even if they refuse to use the footage to fire the person, it's not going to help that employee's reputation in the office--the word will get around and it won't be good for that employee.