How can i secure large terracotta oil jars from being pinched ?

[Deleted User]

As above really.


I have 2 large expensive decorative oil jars that I want to put in my garden but don't want them stolen and need some ideas as to how I can secure them down.


I've thought about weighing them down with bricks but these could be tipped out and a couple of big guys would be able to lift them


Drilling holes in the bottom and chaining them to something concrete


not sure


Anyone have any ideas how you secure your items

Farway

If they are expensive & attractive is outside & pinchable the best place?

Only asking, and a shame that "stuff" cannot be relied upon not to be nicked

I think hole & chained into heavy concrete base would be only sure way, but that runs the risk of thieves breaking them as they try & lift to pinch them

Is there anything on market, like a pressure pad, that would sound an alarm if they are lifted?

Sayschezza

Don't chance it. We had one of our old chimney pots taken from under the kitchen window while OH was standing at the sink (kitchen is front of house). He thought it was the man to read the meters !! Until he saw a chap throwing it in the car. Shame it was one of a pair and not one of the singles.

[Deleted User]

Isnt it a shame we always have to think about crime before we can enjoy anything. I would like to put these in my front garden but it is on a road and I would worry people would pinch them.


I do have CCTV cameras there but I'm not sure these are deterrent enough.

Farway

BBH123 wrote: »

Isnt it a shame we always have to think about crime before we can enjoy anything. I would like to put these in my front garden but it is on a road and I would worry people would pinch them.


I do have CCTV cameras there but I'm not sure these are deterrent enough.

I doubt CCTV prevents crime, how many images have you seen showing someone nicking stuff and nothing ever happens?

PasturesNew

Don't risk it. Have them for your own enjoyment, out of sight of feral nuisances, thieving scum, losers, low lifes and similar unworthy types.

tori.k

Dog screw anchor though the drainage hole then set in concrete.
Ignore I had already posted that on your other thread.

[Deleted User]

Thankyou all.