While many may assume that the primary concern for automotive dealerships when it comes to theft is theft of inventory vehicles, there are many other targets for theft and vandalism on any given lot or service lane. Whether it is theft of tools and materials from the service lanes, breaking into client vehicles and stealing their personal property, theft of tires, rims, or entire wheels, or the ever-popular catalytic converter theft, the list goes on and on.
See what happened when a couple of thieves targeted the used tires stored on property at a Maryland auto dealer.
At roughly 4:50 p.m., an attentive Stealth security operator took notice of a white cargo van pulling into the back of the dealership. An individual was clearly seen on camera approaching the used tire pile and placing several into the van. The audible alarms were sounded, and the local police dispatch was contacted as well due to the nature of the activity being observed. Officers arrived on scene and confirmed that the van contained several used tires and placed the individual under arrest.
Help Protect Your Dealership and Inventory from Theft with Live Video Monitoring
As mentioned above, auto dealerships are vulnerable to inventory theft, property damage, and other forms of damage and risk, thanks in large part to their high-value inventory being outside for public display.
Rather than waiting for a theft to occur and scrolling through footage after the fact to attempt to determine the culprit, live video monitoring is a proactive security solution that allows for a real-time response to threats.
Stealth’s live video monitoring solution uses a combination of video analytics and trained security professionals to watch for and respond to unwanted or suspicious activity as it happens, following site protocols to respond as required. Operators can sound onsite alarms, which are often enough to scare criminals and loiterers from the area. When the alarms aren’t enough to disperse activity, operators can contact local law enforcement and provide them with live, up-to-the-minute descriptions and details, as well as continuing to monitor the situation.
Often, as in the example above, officers arrive on scene quickly and before suspects have left the area, allowing them to intercept criminal activity before damages or losses occur.
Interested in learning more? Contact us today, and an automotive dealership security specialist can answer your questions about how working with ECAM can help improve security outcomes and save you up to 60% off the cost of traditional security measures. Texas Private Security License Number: B14187
