[tphilip]

I did not expect to be away from the house for so long but then covid happened. An alarm is being installed this week to prevent a return and further trashing of the place. I have a steel box bolted to the floor - it was well hidden and not found and contained much more valuable, more portable and easier to sell items than telescopes. Time, an angle grinder and 2m crowbar will defeat most steel boxes. Dogs are not currently an option - maybe when I get back.

In case anyone is reading along - the safes have now been removed and relocated. There are now motion sensors, cctv and remote call to security centre which will dispatch a police patrol. Sure this is like shutting the gate after the horse has bolted - but the last thing I need is more damage and headaches whilst I am still overseas.