In this Arrest of the Month video, Stealth’s proactive live video monitoring surveillance solution proved effective in intervening in criminal activity on a Texas monitoring client’s auto body shop lot. Watch the video below to see what happened next.
As Stealth Monitoring security professionals observed a Texas auto-body shop client’s property, an individual was spotted trespassing on the lot where several vehicles were parked after hours. After appearing to gain access to one of the parked vehicles, audible warnings were sounded, and local police dispatch was contacted. Officers arrived on the scene and located the suspect, taking them into custody.
Spikes in Auto and Parts Theft Continue to Affect the Automotive Industry
Auto body shops, like auto dealerships, tire shops, parking facilities, multifamily communities, and any other commercial property where vehicles are stored, are increasingly vulnerable to theft and break-ins, which have been rising significantly across the United States. Vehicle-related crimes have steadily increased since 2020, and the numbers for 2023 indicated that almost half a million vehicles were reported stolen in the first six months alone.
Key factors contributing to this surge include economic conditions, supply chain disruptions, and sophisticated theft techniques using digital tools like smart keys and tracking apps for electronic devices left in vehicles. Thieves also target high-value items like catalytic converters, which have seen a dramatic increase in theft incidents.
Crimes like these can not only result in significant material losses, but also drive up insurance premiums and create multiple claims from a single event, adding financial strain and operational disruptions for auto body shop owners. Effective measures to reduce theft risk include thorough insurance coverage, enhanced security protocols, and vigilant monitoring of the shop premises.
Security with Advanced Protective Measures for Auto Body Shops
Help protect your inventory, secure your business, and safeguard your staff with streamlined and effective strategies. By adopting proactive security solutions like ours, you can help significantly reduce risks like theft, loitering, burglary, and vandalism at your automotive business.
Stealth’s live video monitoring combines cutting-edge technology with expert human oversight to provide real-time surveillance of key areas. Our trained security personnel can issue immediate verbal warnings via onsite speakers to deter unauthorized visitors effectively. This method often motivates intruders to leave the premises swiftly.
If or when these warnings are disregarded, our team is ready to promptly notify local law enforcement, providing real-time updates and detailed suspect descriptions to ensure a rapid response, like the example seen in the video above.
Discover how our tailored security solutions can enhance your property’s protection and potentially cut your security costs by up to 60%. Contact us to speak with a specialized automotive industry security consultant and optimize your security strategy today.
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