Late Night Break-in Attempt Foiled at Texas Shopping Center

Shopping and retail centers have been under significant pressure to step up their security as growing economic fears, along with rising inflation and borrowing costs, have caused a spike in retail crimes. 

According to Read Hayes, director of the Loss Prevention Research Council, “A community might be struggling with heavy job losses and people can’t easily find another job. Now they can’t afford basic necessities.” Economic distress becomes amplified when consumers that are already struggling get hit with the impacts of inflation, causing a higher volume of theft and burglary incidents than normal.  

With that in mind, traditional security solutions may not get the job done, and a more proactive solution can help bridge the gaps. Watch what happened when a trespasser at a Texas shopping center made an attempt to gain access to the property after hours, unaware that Stealth’s live video monitoring was in place. 

At approximately 2:04 a.m., Stealth security professionals observing a Texas shopping center were alerted to an individual approaching the property and attempting to access a storefront. The observing monitoring operator immediately activated the onsite audible alarms and contacted local police dispatch to inform them of the activity in progress. Responding officers arrived quickly and were observed making contact with the individual before appearing to take them into custody without further incident. 

Help Protect Your Property from Loiterers, Thieves, and Other Criminal Activity with Proactive Security 

With protection from potential break-ins and burglaries top-of-mind for many retailers, it’s vital to the success of any retail or shopping center property that effective security measures be put in place. 

A proactive security solution, like Stealth’s live video monitoring, can help deter and disperse criminal and unwanted activity at your property in real time, as it’s happening. Stealth uses a combination of cutting-edge video analytics and highly trained security professionals to detect and intervene in criminal activity, sounding onsite audible alarms or contacting local law enforcement before significant damage or escalation occurs.  

Thanks to our ability to provide dispatchers with live and detailed descriptions of crimes in progress our call priority is typically elevated, leading to faster police response times and better overall outcomes. 

Interested in hearing more about how our customizable, cost-effective security solutions can benefit your property and help maintain your property’s reputation? Contact us today and speak with a shopping and retail security expert for details and a free quote.  

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