Security Window Film Prevents Robber’s Escape and Police “Catch A Thief” in the Act

Security cameras are incredibly important parts of any business security system. They are so important because they catch criminals in the act of committing a crime. When combined with other security tools – such as security window film – they help keep businesses safe and secure and prevent theft, damage, vandalism and other crimes. A perfect example of this is a situation that recently took place in Utah.

A man broke into a jewellery store in Sandy, Utah on February 12, 2014. He broke into the building that housed the store, then climbed into the ceiling and made his way into the jewellery store where he dropped down from the ceiling. The break-in and the criminal scouting the location were all captured by video surveillance cameras. The footage shows the man inside the store trying to break the glass jewellery cases. It shows him managing to open a case and removing several watches from it.

How Security Window Film Trapped this Criminal

The store’s security alarms sounded due to the break-in and police were dispatched to the scene. At this point, the criminal tried to escape the store. He was unable to leave the store the way he came in, so he attempted to escape by breaking through the windows and doors of the store. However, the windows and doors were all covered in transparent security window film made by 3M and he wasn’t able to escape before the police arrived. The security window film was so strong that it trapped him inside. He was arrested by police and is now facing felony burglary charges.

The building’s security cameras, alarm system and security window film worked together in perfect harmony to apprehend a thief and prevent the criminal from leaving the scene with any merchandise. Ultimately, saving this jewellery store a great deal of money!

The business had been broken into several years prior, before the security features (such as the security window film) were installed and at that time the thief got away with approximately $75,000 worth of merchandise. It was this loss that prompted the store owner to install the new security features. As you can see, these security options (such as the security window film) helped save the day!

“This business was prepared and this individual got caught, which was a good thing”, said Sgt. Jon Arnold of the Sandy Police Department.

Monitored Alarm systems, surveillance cameras, security window film, bars and gates and strong doors and locks work more effectively to prevent crime when combined. SafeTech offers all of these different security tools and more to deter thieves and prevent property loss. Our experienced Loss Prevention Specialists understand how to strategically combine these different security tools in order to achieve the lowest rate of loss possible and keep your property safe.

Call a SafeTech Loss Prevention Specialist for a free security risk assessment @416-229-9902 or to inquire about any security tools such as security window film.

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