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Over $500K Worth of Stolen Gems In Jewelry Store Heist

March 5th, 2012

Could you imagine a heist or criminal operation as critical as this? This is the type of scenario you see in movies. You could have never imagined this to happen in real life, but it did. That’s probably what frightens us the most, the fact that sometimes movies are never too far from becoming a reality.

The manager of Steve Quick Jeweler, Dana Sullivan, was surprised to what she saw when she arrived to work on Wednesday morning. Not your ordinary sighting at work, she discovered a large hole behind the store’s safe. As a jewelry business, they know to invest in a high security safe, but it didn’t matter in this case. The TL-30 Rated Safe weighed in at about two tons, almost impossible for any thief to remove it from it’s place without being caught.  These types of safes can also withstand attacks from professional thieves and experts for at least 30 minutes. However, the thieves were able to find a weak spot.

Sullivan says, “Everything was fine until I opened the door and saw there was dust everywhere. I thought the ceiling had fallen in. I couldn’t figure out what was happening. I looked around the corner and saw the hole.” Steve Quick, the owner of the business for 25 years, believes it could have been an inside job. “They knew what they were doing and what’s got us spooked is that they circumvented our security system, which is state of the art, or they had some sort of information,” Quick said.

The thieves began their operation on Tuesday evening where they raided a sushi restaurant located right next door. From there, they were able to break down through the wall at the same location, where they could finally reach the safe. The safe was located in the back inside a small office, which is right next to Quick’s desk. “So they were able to stay under my desk, tunnel under, and if you go in back, you can see the hole in the bottom of the safe,” Quick said.

The burglars were able to remain undetected from surveillance because that was the only area not monitored by cameras or motion detectors. That issue was immediately resolved once they figured it out. Once they were able to cut into the bottom of the safe, they gained access to its bottom shelves. “And then these were some of the storage containers we used to keep the gems in, and they were able to crush these and pull them out through that small hole, all of them containing gems, there was a gem collection that we’ve been collecting for 25 years, so it’s a pretty devastating loss,” Quick said.

In light of the situation, Quick says that they are fully insured and that none of the jewelry stolen belonged to any of their customers. “Everything is accounted for, the only things that are missing belonged to us,” Quick said.

After a huge loss, the staff is now busy making sure to account for all the inventory of the merchandise. As disappointed and saddened Quick is, he says that it comes within the territory of being in the jewelry business. “We’ve had armed robberies, we do everything we can, we take security very seriously, but there are people out there, and once in a while they succeed,” he said. The Chicago police have yet to make any arrests in this case.

Source: http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-02-10/news/chi-500k-of-jewelry-stolen-in-lincoln-park-heist-20120210_1_burglars-jewelry-business-gems

All New Norton Multi-Point Closer 7100SZ Series SafeZone®

March 1st, 2012

We just received a new product in our store, the Norton Multi-Point Closer/Holder with Motion Sensor. This door closer is one of the most technological advanced products in our access control section. The main focus of this door holder is to provide protection and safety for those who are physically disabled. Whether it may be those on a wheelchair, crutches or the elderly moving slowly, they’ll be able to move in and out with ease at their own pace. The Norton Multi-Point closer also accommodates and is recommended for use in heavy traffic or for children. If a child stops right at the corridor to pick up a toy, the motion-sensor will detect the child, preventing the door from closing. This product is known to create a “zone of safety” hence the SafeZone® name. This one-of-kind door closer provides all the features you’ve come to expect from Norton, as well as the quality construction you need.

Taking a further look into the device itself, the Norton Door closer uses a multi-point, electromechanical closer and a programmable motion sensor. As the door opens manually, the SafeZone® begins to sense the surrounding area for movement. If the sensor detects movement it prevents the door from closing. As soon as movement within the area is no longer detected, the adjustable settings times out and the door begin to close. In addition, SafeZone® detects movement from both directions, in or out. That allows any person or even a group of people to enter or exit through the opening, making it the ideal closer for commercial applications such as theaters, hospitals, doctor’s offices and elementary schools.

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Here are some of the detailed features the 7100SZ Series SafeZone® presents:

  • Multi-point, electromechanical closer/holder
  • Sensor detects movement in both directions
  • Selectable hold open time and sensitivity
  • Push or pull side mounting
  • Handed Units
  • Fail Safe operation
  • Certified to meet ANSI/BHMA A156.15
  • Patent Pending Innovation

 

Benefits:

  • Anyone can travel through the opening at his or her own speed without fear of being struck by the door.
  • Extends the life of opening by limiting unnecessary cycles. Door remains open as long as movement is detected.
  • Reduces damage to doors and frames by carts, equipment, wheelchairs or gurneys.
  • Reduces the likelihood doors will be propped open providing:
    • Energy Savings
    • Fire Code compliance
    • Increased Security

For an in-depth look at the 7100SZ Series SafeZone® specifications and dimensions, download or view the .PDF catalog here: 7100SZ Series SafeZone® .PDF Catalog 

Local Locksmith Accused of Stealing From Safes

February 28th, 2012

“We also confuse trust with familiarity,” a quote by Robert Solomon, something that many of us do. You may have a designated locksmith you trust and go to for repair, but you should always keep your eyes peeled. A locksmith can be doing maintenance on a lock or safe, only to return to steal what’s been stored over time. That’s exactly what one Florida locksmith is accused of doing.

50-year-old Eric Welch made sure to protect those safes from theft and burglary. Ironically, this South Florida locksmith is now accused of doing just the opposite. He was arrested after he was supposedly breaking into a safe that contained a large amount of cash. The safe was anchored down onto a van’s floorboard, where the owner kept the safe. Coincidentally, Welch knew exactly where the safe was located since he worked on the same safe months before, according to Police investigators of the Broward Sheriff’s Office and Margate Police Department.

Welch is also accused of stealing from five other safes that date back three years ago. The professional locksmith, who has had years of experience, will be held accountable without bond on 13 charges and multiple counts that include burglary and grand theft.

In most situations, Welch would install his own private combination on a safe he had worked on before. When given the opportunity, he’ll have easy access to the safe at another time, according to an arrest affidavit.

Although cases such as this only occur every so often, professional locksmiths and experts say that poor monitoring and regulations make it very possible. In most states such as Florida, locksmiths aren’t monitored or regulated. That means they aren’t licensed, trained or gone through background checks. Veterans in the locksmith industry and authorities say that customers can only do so much to protect themselves when a locksmith turns criminal.

David Welter, of Welter Lock and Safe in Hollywood, Florida says “their needs to be regulation as anybody can be a locksmith with little training.” According to the Associated Locksmiths of America, most say that the complaints they receive are due to overpriced charges or inferior work by locksmiths with barely any experience. However, Welch is a veteran in the business, who has worked for LockAmerica in Pompano Beach for the last two decades.  Even company owner, C.J. Donofrio, says that they never had a problem with Welch and that he is an experienced and skilled employee. The company is cooperating with the investigators. “We are embarrassed. People have trusted us for 30 years,” he said. “We still don’t know what happened to him. It’s like Jekyll and Hyde with him.”

Safe Sales Still Going Strong Amidst Recession

January 24th, 2012

It’s been quite awhile since our last news post. We’ve been busy revamping the website and making it easier for you to find what you need. If you need help navigating through our main homepage, please check out our post below. It’s a step-by-step tutorial on the key features and how to better search for what you’re looking for.

Safe sales are still striving among the recession in this country. Finding a job is still hard to come by and many people are struggling to make a decent living. It’s no wonder why there are still high rates of theft and burglary happening all over the nation. As we draw closer to the Presidential election this year, people are looking towards the future, hoping we can progress and improve the state of the economy. Many people want to see more jobs and a boost in sales for businesses. Until then, many people are taking things into their own hands and protecting their assets.

A theft that occurred almost two years ago reminded Saleem Hussain to always protect and secure your valuables, no matter where you are. His Tampa home was raided by thieves, which they stole a massive amount of his family’s jewelry brought from India. “When I came in, all the drawers were open, all the pouches were empty,” he said, “It was chaos, it was a big loss. It was almost $200,000 in jewelry; the insurance paid me, what, $25,000?”

Like many victims of theft, Saleem learned the hard way. “I didn’t have the safe, so that was the biggest mistake.” Now people are looking into purchasing a safe as a means to protect their valuables not only from theft, but also from fires. Companies from all over the nation are seeing a rise in sales and record profits regardless of the poor economy. An owner that sells safes in Tampa, Ed Jurewicz (Action Lock and Safe), explains “this year, we’ve doubled in sales.” He has been in the safe business for almost 40 years.

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As a safe and security company, it almost seems like a rising movement, people are more comfortable and confident in protecting their valuables themselves. They’re taking more out from the banks and taking their assets home. Jurewicz further adds that, “some of them are telling me they’re scared of the bank. They’re not sure if one day they’ll come to the bank and the bank will be closed, so there’s this uneasiness that’s going on here in Tampa.”

He also recommends buying quality heavy-duty safes that is heavy in weight and comes with a high quality secure lock. He opposes people buying cheap small safes, and we couldn’t agree more. “That is probably the worst thing you can do because it becomes a target, it becomes a place where when the thief runs through the house, they go right for the master bedroom closet and they see the safe, they pick it up and run,” he says. You can even keep your old safe or a cheap safe to be used as a decoy.

Some safes have the ability to stay hidden and concealed from intruders.  Hidden safes can store and keep your valuables safe in the convenience of your home, keeping your family assets safe from theft. Check out the video and interview with the theft victim below.

Source: http://www.myfoxtampabay.com/dpp/consumer/safe-sales-surge-012312

 

New Year, New Website! Navigating Through Security Base

January 19th, 2012

Our new website design has been up for over two months now. You may have noticed some slight changes in the interface and a switch to our old logo. We made it easier for visitors to find what they’re looking for. Hopefully we’ll be able to help you navigate through our website to find what you need, quick and easy. There are plenty of different and new features on our website that you may haven’t noticed. We’ll give you a tour and a walk-through of our website so you can have a better understanding and experience.

Our first stop is the top of the homepage or what many web-users call, “the header.” We have listed a few of our top manufacturers and their logos. You can click each logo that will direct you to a list of all the products that manufacturer sells. If you don’t know the model number or type of product you’re looking for, but you know the manufacturer and brand, this can be a very simple and helpful feature to use.

 

 

Off to the left-side corner is our official Security Base logo. If at anytime you want to be redirected to the homepage from anywhere within the website, just click the logo and you’re back to the homepage. Our phone number is placed right above the Search Bar if you need assistance with your order or if you would like to place an order over the phone.

Our Search Bar is one of the best ways to find what you’re looking for on our website. If you have the model number or trying to search for a broad topic, the search bar will either direct you to that product or provide a list of products that match your query. Using the search bar can help you find any product very quickly.  After you enter the keywords into the search bar you can either hit “Enter” on your keyboard or click “GO” to begin the search.

Below the header is the top portion of the body.  This is where the products are organized by category. On the left side you have “All Categories.” If you click “All Categories,” you will be directed to a list of all the categories. Below “All Categories” is a list of each main category and the top-five most popular sub-categories for that main category. You can click these categories that will direct you to a list of products corresponding to that category.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You will also notice that we have a horizontal menu right next to “All Categories.” The main categories are listed and when you hover over a main category, a drop-down menu appears, displaying all the sub-categories. You can either click a main category like “Safes” or a sub-category like “Depository Safes.” This is just one of the many ways you can find what you’re looking for.

Below the horizontal menu of categories are three banners. Here we update our banners with any new promotions, reviews, new products, discounts and featured items. You can click the banners and it will direct you to its corresponding page.

Right below the banners is the “Best Sellers” section. This is where we display the most popular products and top sellers of the month. You can click the product image to be directed to it’s product page for more information and it’s price.

Then below the “Best Sellers” section is another list of categories. This provides a quick overview of all the different sub-categories and list products we sell on the website. You can see we sell a wide variety of different products such as electric strikes, push buttons, vault doors, night vision goggles, key switches and more. What some visitors don’t realize is that we carry a plethora of products, not just safes and locks. We try to offer anything and everything pertaining to safety and security. If you couldn’t find what you were looking using any of the search options mentioned above, then you might be able to find it here.

Next, we feature our most recent blog post. We update our blog frequently with new products in our store, trending items, local or worldwide news, events, tradeshows, reviews, tips and more.  You can click “Check out the Blog” to be directed to our blog.  Underneath that is our “New Products” section. We display images of the newest products we have in stock. You can click the “left” and “right” arrows to see all the new products we carry. You can also click the product image to be directed to its page.

Last, but not least is our “footer.” Starting from the left you see a subscription box. Just enter your email address and click “Subscribe” to subscribe to our newsletter and email blasts. You’ll receive special promotions, newest products and the latest news about Security Base.

Below the subscription box are images of credit cards we accept for ordering and payment. We accept all major credit cards and check. Our website is secured and protected by Thawte Securities. You can click on the Thawte logo that will open up another webpage showing proof and certification. Personal data that is entered on the website such as credit card, billing and shipping information remains private and secure. Always shop with confidence on Security Base.

 

 

 

 

 

To the right you have a group of links for customer service, account tools and about us. Read our policies on shipping, privacy and returns. Underneath, you can stay social with us by following us on Twitter or Facebook.

We hope that we made your experience as user-friendly, convenient and easy as possible to navigate and find what you need on our website. We’re always trying to improve the website to make it a very easy and simple shopping experience for the user.

If you happen to find any errors on our website or have any suggestions, feel free to contact us at: info@securitybase.com. We would love to hear from you and your shopping experience. If you happen to have any difficulty in making an order online, don’t hesitate to call us on our toll-free number at: 1-800-616-0213. We’re open Monday – Friday from 8:00AM to 5:00PM (Pacific Standard Time). Thank you for your support! “Security Is Our Business, Safety Is Our Concern.” Stay Tuned…

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