Parking lots and garages are at the top of the list of ideal targets for criminals looking for a collection of vehicles to potentially steal or burglarize. Residents may keep valuables, technology, or other personal belongings that act as a tempting draw for these thieves in their cars.
Carhopping, or browsing lots for unlocked doors, has become increasingly common. In this video, see what happened when an organized crew of Floridian car-hoppers were captured on Stealth’s live video monitoring feeds.
At roughly 1:23 in the morning, a vehicle pulled into the parking lot of a Florida apartment community, and multiple individuals wearing black hoodies and face coverings hopped out. They proceeded to weave between vehicles, crouching to avoid detection by a passing car, and pulling on door handles. The Stealth security operators observing immediately activated audible alarms and contacted local police due to the nature of the activity being observed. The responding officers quickly made contact with the suspects and took them into police custody.
Proactive Security Solutions Can Help Protect Your Residents, Their Vehicles, & Your Community Reputation
Security is a major driver of success in multifamily residential communities, and those that develop a reputation for theft, vandalism, and other unchecked criminal activity will likely see immediate negative impacts on their public perception and value.
Stealth’s live video monitoring is a proactive security solution. Instead of relying on courtesy patrols who can only be in one place at a time, or an alarm system that waits for a breach or break-in to generate a call, live video monitoring uses a combination of video analytics, strategically placed cameras, and trained security professionals to monitor key areas throughout your community in real-time.
When our highly trained security professionals spot anything suspicious or out of place, they can respond quickly, helping to deter and disperse criminal or other unwanted activity or contacting local law enforcement when needed. Just as in the case above, because our operators can provide dispatch with real-time descriptions and locations of suspects, officers typically arrive on scene to intervene before major damage occurs.
Learn more about our proactive, customizable, and cost-effective solution and how it can help protect your bottom line when you contact us today to schedule a consultation or request a quote. Texas Private Security License Number: B14187.
