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Group of Professional Thieves Arrested For Multiple Break-Ins

March 9th, 2012

For the majority of the time, if you have the necessary security equipment to protect yourself, your home or business, you’ll be able to keep thieves and attackers at bay. However, their will always be someway a thief will get around your security. That shouldn’t keep you from investing in high security because most of the time, it’ll save your valuables and even your life.

In rare cases though, there are professional thieves who know their way around security. They know how to stay under the radar without being caught. Usually, they’re in groups, to help guide each other along the way, and they always carry the right tools.

Recently, police have caught five suspects who were all involved in multiple thefts and break-ins. Police say that these burglars knew how to cut the exact wires to keep the alarms from going off. They even used some high-tech equipment such as scanners to keep a lookout on police transmissions. They also planned ahead of time for locations and a variety of different vehicles that were never registered to them. These experts were not kidding around and knew what they were doing. All their illegal activities kept stacking up, as they were able to raid businesses and storefronts all over South Shore.  Eventually, everything traced right back to them and the police say that the charades are finally over.

The police have arrested three Weymouth residents and two other men from Hull last week by a multi-department task force that has solved three break-ins and could have solved many more.  The men arrested were all in their early-mid 30’s.  They were charged in thefts that were taken place last month in Quincy, Hingham and Brighton. “They’re still under investigation for a lot of crimes throughout our region,” said Marshfield police Capt. Phil Tavares, who also leads the Old Colony Police Anti-Crime Task Force.

In took about two weeks of police surveillance and investigation until they were able to arrest the individuals. The investigators said they broke into businesses after they have been closed and made sure to cover up any evidence of their break-in. They would seek out safes and standalone ATMs in the robbery.

“They have been doing this for quite some time, we believe,” Quincy police Lt. John Steele said. “In the past year they’ve been able to get well into six figures worth of cash out of various businesses throughout the South Shore and Boston area.”

On Feb. 17th, the police say that the group broke their way into a men’s room of a gas station after it was closed. From there they were able to gain access to the office by busting down a wall where they broke into a safe and stole thousands of dollars, Steele said. As they smashed the window to escape was when the alarm triggered.

A little over a week after the 1st burglary, two of the men in the group broke into a carwash where they destroyed electrical and alarm boxes and then raided the office and file cabinets. They also stole two guns that were contained inside a wall safe. Hingham police Sgt. Steven Dearth says that the two Beretta semiautomatic pistols were fully loaded still haven’t been recovered. They were stored inside a safe and were registered to an employee of the car wash, he said.

When the police arrested the group of men and searched the vehicle they were driving in, they found a pry bar, screwdrivers and a police scanner. One of the suspects already had a significant criminal track record with outstanding warrants for his arrest and was out on bail for charges.

It made it tough for police officials to track down these thieves as they traveled all over the place. They needed help and evidence from every task force that included towns from Quincy, Weymouth, Hingham, Marshfield, Rockland, Scituate, Hanover, Norwell, Braintree and State Police investigators assigned to the Norfolk County District Attorney’s office. Boston Police were involved in the arrest and Brighton break-in investigation. “This was an example of what law enforcement has had to do to keep up with the times,” Steele said. “Criminals now go all over the place, into all sorts of different jurisdictions, and this collaborative effort really made this whole thing come together.”

Source: http://www.patriotledger.com/mobile/x587876056/Police-say-South-Shore-burglary-ring-broken-up-with-arrest-of-5-people

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

Keep Track & Record Data With Our New Spy Devices

October 26th, 2011

Are you looking to secure and protect your home or business? If so, we have added a variety of different spy & surveillance devices in stock now. Do you want to monitor your household or store, but don’t want to attract attention with high-end surveillance cameras? We have the best spy equipment for you. We know for parents that finding a responsible babysitter is hard to find. If you want to make sure your babysitter is doing his or her job, then use a spy device to keep track. If you have maids, friends or visitors that visit frequently then you may want to monitor the areas of your home that you want left private or are off limits. If you have your own clothing shop or food store, then you want to make sure you catch any shoplifters and thieves on footage. Spy devices are a good way to monitor high traffic areas or where surveillance is needed without having the other person know that the area is being monitored.

Not only do we carry spy devices that are designed for disguise, but we also have devices that can sweep for spy units. If you believe you are being monitored and your privacy is being invaded, these spy finders and units can help you detect any cameras or other spy units in the area.

We also offer tracking devices that monitor and keep track of information for phones or car routes. With the phone tracking devices you can receive information from incoming and outgoing phone calls. If you want to know who is calling and where the caller is coming from a phone tracking device will be useful. You can also track car and trail routes with your vehicle. The tracking device will gather all the data of where you’ve been so that you can retrace your steps or provide the same data to aid someone else who is going the same route.

Here are a couple of the devices we have in store for you:

 

Motion-Activated AC Adapter DVR250

Description: It looks like just a regular AC Adapter plugged into a wall outlet, but this device is actually a digital video recording device that has a covert camera inside. Simple to use and easy to install, it will record once motion is detected.

 Features:

  • Normal looking AC Adapter
  • Built in DVR and Camera
  • Powered by AC Outlet – No Batteries Needed
  • Amazing 720×480 Resolution @ 30FPS
  • Takes up to a 16GB SD Card
  • 1 Hr. Per GB Recording

 

 

SleuthGear Live Vehicle Tracker GPS600

Description: This vehicle-tracking device updates its location every 10 seconds, or every 20 feet when its speed is less than 10mph, while you watch it in real-time using the web-based application. This device can be used for a range of different applications such as athletics tracking, medical patients, shipment or children.

Features:

  • Up to 10 Day Battery Life @ 10 Second Updates
  • Internal motion sensor to extend battery life
  • 90 days of historical data on server
  • Speed Alert via SMS or E-Mail
  • Fleet Tracking of 1 to 3000 devices

 

 

Cellphone Recon P9901

Description: This cellphone tracker can secretly monitor all of the activities on your cell phone from incoming and outgoing calls to text messages, emails and even phone location.

Features:

  • Record all incoming/outgoing SMS messages
  • Track the location of a cell phone
  • Record all incoming/outgoing emails
  • Record all incoming/outgoing and missed calls

Residential & Commercial Security Systems Can Be A Huge Benefit

September 13th, 2011

Last year an estimated worth of $37.1 billion was accumulated in employee and shopper theft, supplier fraud and inventory mismanagement. The data was gathered by the nonprofit organization of the National Association for Shoplifting Prevention. According to the Organization’s Director of Communications, Barbara Staib, she says, “Celebrities shoplift, organized gangs do it and ordinary folks do it.”

With that being said, more awareness and extra measures are being taken in order to reduce the amount of theft and burglary, as well as increasing child safety. In order to do so, more businesses and homeowners are investing in video surveillance systems that are not only necessary to catch the suspect on video, but also keep them away. Having a security surveillance can help deter criminals from your business and home. It’s similar to having your own dog in your backyard to keep trespassers away, they’ll be less likely to invade your home or business if you have some type of protection or security.  You can purchase surveillance cameras for a few hundreds dollars that are able to record and capture images for weeks on end.

Depending on your budget and the type of security surveillance you will need, there are couple things you should know before you purchase. Here are some tips and a few things you may need to know.

  • Each surveillance system stores different amounts of data depending on the frames per second, motion and resolution. It also depends on the capacity of the system and the amount of activity being recorded.
  • Most security systems come standard when wanting to recall a specific time and date of an event. It’s very easy to go back and see what went on during that time of day because the recorder usually has it stored in memory. Most systems allow your data to be stored into your existing computer or laptop to log in the activity and events. Nowadays even some systems allow for remote viewing, providing you the convenient ability to check the activity wherever you are through your smartphone.
  • The owner can typically install smaller surveillance systems. However, when purchasing larger surveillance systems with multiple cameras and additional high-tech accessories, it’s recommended that you have a licensed and professional electrician to install it for you.
  • The placement of cameras is very significant so that the person is being able to see the cameras. If you are a storeowner, you have to keep in mind the customer’s privacy. Cameras are not allowed in areas where privacy is required such as fitting rooms and restrooms. In order to keep people informed that there are cameras, typically stores will post a sign in front of their store, for example, “premises are being watched by the surveillance cameras.”
  • You’ve probably seen homes with a sign that says “Beware of Dog” on their fence to deter intruders and trespassers. You want that same authoritative statement and effect with your surveillance cameras. According to the Operations Manager of Advanced Technical Security Solutions, John Kass says, “Surveillance cameras that can bee seen provide a few minute of thought for anyone considering foul play in a home or place of business.”
  • Not only is having a security system in your home beneficial in keeping burglars away, but also for those who work in your home. Babysitters can have a peace of mind and become more relaxed knowing your home has surveillance cameras.  It can also make your workers become more responsible and dependable knowing that they are being monitored.
  • Other notable questions to ask yourself and to remember before purchasing your own system for a business or home is:
    • What will I be monitoring?
    • Will it be used for the home or for a business? Usually home security systems use between two to eight cameras around the perimeter of their property. For businesses, it might take up to 16 or more cameras.
    • How will I be monitoring my home or business? Some surveillance systems allow you to use your existing computer to store all the data either using a PC or MAC. Other systems even allow you to monitor your home from your own smartphone.
    • Which areas do I want to monitor the most? Make sure you utilize each camera to the fullest. (E.g. one for the backyard, front yard, side of the house, garage)
    • What are the camera capabilities? Some cameras are limited to how much depth they can monitor. Most feature pan and tilt capabilities to be used.
    • Do I need night vision cameras?

Source: http://www.costcoconnection.com/connection/201109?pg=24#pg24

Home Security Products Selling Like Hot Cakes in Mumbai, India

May 13th, 2011

In the city of Mumbai, India’s most populated and richest city, the people are investing their money in gold jewelry.  With gold jewelry declining in the United States, they have risen internationally, mainly in China and India. The cupboards in the homes of the Mumbai citizens serve as their security safes, which has been the way of life for many years. However, with the recent rise of burglaries and thefts that have been occurring in the city, it’s pushing the people to purchase and upgrade their home security.  Beginning of this year, companies that sell security and safety products have seen about 40% increase in sales.

What have also been driving people to invest in home security products are the expensive costs to secure and store valuables in a vault or renting a locker at the bank.  The rental fee to secure valuables at the bank is about the same average costs of monthly rent for housing.  By investing in home security products it is also a more convenient option rather than driving to the bank during operating hours.  With securing your valuables at home, you have access 24/7 without having to fall in line, schedule an appointment, security checkups and so forth.  The types of home security products that families have been purchasing are intercoms for doors, burglary alarm systems, seven-lever latches, high security steel safes and CCTV cameras, which have been the most popular items thus far, says security agencies.

Kiran Bhatia of HEM Kiran Electronics says that intercoms or video-door phones have been in great demand and selling very well. “The rise in demand of gadgets over the last few months shows that security is the prime concern among the citizens of Mumbai. Now people even want gadgets to monitor domestic help in their homes,” he said.  Another popular product that has been selling well is the GSM based-phone that activates as a warning signal when a house is broken into and the alarm goes off.  The signal then transmits over to the homeowner’s cell phone as well as the building’s security guard’s cell phone.

The most vulnerable time a home is broken into is when the homeowner and their family leave for vacation.  In the last week, reports have mentioned that there have been at least five similar cases of break-ins in the western suburbs where people find their valuables missing after coming back from their holiday vacation.  An expert who specializes in security has said that home security gadgets are now being utilized to integrate with the building’s security system that will signal security guard’s if a home has been broken into.

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