Early Warning System- Checkpoint Security System

I worked at a major upscale department store. We had several entrance doors in our location, and I had gone to start locking them all up as we closed down for the night. As I was walking to lock up the last door, I heard the security alarms go off. I looked up and saw five guys with their arms loaded with expensive handbags running out the door. 

The security tags on the handbags set the alarm off notifying us of the problem. Unfortunately, these security tags did not deter these professional thieves. They knew they were going to be fast getting in and out, and would set the alarm off as they went.

What they didn’t count on was the camera system we had documenting their every move. Even though they disregarded the tags, the alarm let us know what was happening.

We were able to use this information to build a case with the police department, which led to their arrest. Had we not had the tags on to set the alarm off, we would not have noticed that night that the handbags had been stolen.

That would have given the criminals ample time to get away. If we had not known what time (or day) the loss took place, we might not have been able to track down the video, which is what the police needed to make their arrest.

Visit the Loss Prevention Store to purchase Anti-Shoplifting devices and your Electronic Article Surveillance or EAS system from Checkpoint Systems to stop shoplifting in your store.

For more information on Anti-Shoplifting, Checkpoint Labels, a Checkpoint Security System, Checkpoint Security Tags, Checkpoint Systems, or Checkpoint Tags and how they can work with your Electronic Article Surveillance or EAS system contact us at Retail theft prevention to Stop Shoplifting in your store or call 1.770.426.0547