(live-PR.com) - When it comes to Bogus Callers and Distraction Burglary (where someone calls at the door under the pretence of needing access to the house to check for a water leak, for example) there is a brilliant new device just out called the Chaperone Automatic Spyhole Doorcam.

As the name suggests, this little unit fits into the door like a normal spyhole but is connected to an inbuilt PIR movement detector and camera which, when it spots movement up to a few feet from the door, will automatically record good quality full video of the persons face in addition to recording any speech! This is recorded onto a simple SD card and may later be used in evidence or to help identify the criminal.

As the operation is automatic, the homeowner doesn't have to remember to do anything but if a crime should occur (or an attempt) the information can be quickly recovered for the police.

The Chaperone Spyhole Doorcam is available from Crime Prevention Products who are one of the largest online retailers in the UK of this type of product including other home security products as well as personal protection devices such as personal alarms. Managing Director, Terry Rattee said "There is often a link between rogue traders and distraction burglars whereby if a person becomes a victim of a rogue trader or distraction burglar, they will often become a repeat victim because of the exchange of information between these groups."