Burglars caught in the act on mobile phone

WatchNET has launched a security system that allows homeowners to monitor CCTV footage of their houses on their mobile phones, reports The Guardian. If an intruder is detected, the system can send an alert by text message or email.

"John Ellison, 52, was on holiday in Marbella when he received a message on his mobile that his burglar alarm in Lancaster had been set off. He was able to see police arrive at his home and arrest the burglars.

In related news, last week, AT&T Inc. announced it was introducing a home monitoring service that includes live video surveillance on a computer or cell phone .

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