Top Things Burglars Don’t Want You to Know During the Holiday Season
At The Security Center, Inc. we often cover the security aspect of commercial protection and how you can actively prevent theft throughout the year.
However, the holidays are upon us, and the likelihood of a local “grinch” breaking into your establishment and ruining your bottom line is increased. While we will discuss how to prevent these issues, we also think it’s important to look at them from the other end of the spectrum.
Here’s a glimpse into the top secrets that burglars don’t want you to know about their holiday season theft plans.
Shrubbery is Excellent Cover
Yes, your thick trees and tall shrubs can bring some much-needed curb appeal to a small business. However, burglars can easily use large bushes positioned near doors and windows as excellent cover while breaking into your establishment.
Our advice, aside from installing a reliable security system, is to keep the greenery onsite, simply moving it away from easily accessible entry points.
They Love Electrical Cords That Run Through Windows and Doors
Many businesses put up holiday lights around this time of the year. Unfortunately, sometimes this means stringing electrical cords through cracked open doors or windows.
If your business’ store front doesn’t have outdoor electrical outlets, please, don’t gamble with your financial wellbeing. Burglars can easily track your cords to propped open windows and gain easy access to your shop’s wares long after you’ve closed.
They’ll Usually Avoid Under-Displayed Businesses
Many small businesses are eager to sell particular products during the holiday season, and this usually means that lavish displays are aplenty. Although beautiful window displays are the spirit of the shopping season, we’re here to say that just like a home, if the goods are out in the open, they’re merely a temptation to wily thieves.
Under-displayed businesses are usually passed up by burglars. However, we don’t believe you should sacrifice your cheer over fear.
The Security Center, Inc. offers an excellent security system monitoring service that keeps your assets secure with 24/7 monitoring. With our security systems, you can always have an eye on your business and trust that in the event that something does go wrong, we will be able to respond quickly and get the necessary authorities on-site, fast.
They’re Checking Your Garbage Bins
Your trash is more valuable to robbers than you’d think it is. People who have their sights set on burglarizing a business tend to keep track of the packages that come into the building, and the trash that is left in the dumpsters outside.
Aside from thoroughly shredding and destroying evidence of what you have stocked inside, we suggest installing a top-quality surveillance system near your dumpsters, so that you can easily spot when someone is unlawfully digging through your trash.
Keep Your Holidays Theft-Free With The Security Center, Inc.
If you are an owner of a small business that is concerned about crime during the holidays, The Security Center, Inc. can help put your mind at ease. Our security experts will gladly come to your location, perform a thorough inspection, and provide you with an affordable, comprehensive security solution.
We’re ready to keep anyone unwanted from coming down the chimney this year. Contact us today to learn more about our services.
