According to the Bureau of Justice, more than 1 in 10 property crimes occur in lots or parking garages. The FBI says over 1,400 of these incidents occur somewhere in the U.S. every day. NPR reports car theft is up in some cities.
Unlike standard security cameras, LPR systems are optimized to handle glare, motion blur, and poor lighting — all common issues when trying to capture plates on moving vehicles, especially at night.
A single stolen or severely vandalized vehicle can cost thousands in replacement, repair, or insurance hikes. If it delays a rental, the lost revenue can pile on. And if it becomes a pattern, you’re looking at reputational damage and possible increases in liability exposure.
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From dealerships to body shops and beyond, catalytic converter thefts continue to wreak havoc across the country and can happen virtually anywhere.
Sure, cutting a few cameras may save you a few dollars in monthly fees. But by eliminating cameras you are building blind spots into your security strategy.
The holiday season is in full swing, and while consumers are busy crossing items off their shopping lists, dealerships, construction sites and other businesses are dealing with a recurring issue – heavy equipment theft.
They’re sleek, fast, and some of the hottest muscle cars on the market today – which also makes them a hot target for thieves. We’re talking about Dodge Chargers and Challenger Hellcats.
An unforeseen side effect of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the many supply chain issues that are impacting organizations across industries.
Stolen lumber for sale on Craigslist, “used” catalytic converters on Facebook Marketplace and construction tools on eBay. In the internet age, it’s never been easier for criminals to sell their loot – and it’s happening in broad daylight, on the same sites where millions of legitimate transactions occur every day.
The catalytic converter is one of the most vulnerable parts of a parked car, especially on a dealership lot. How can you protect it?
According to a preliminary analysis by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), in 2020, auto theft increased 9.2 percent over 2019. And, the increase in auto theft incidents has become a troubling trend.
While the winter months should be all about family gatherings and holiday traditions, it’s no time for businesses to let down their guard. And for anyone operating, selling or storing heavy equipment, it’s especially important to step up security during the holidays.
The National Insurance Crime Bureau reports 25,394 catalytic converters were stolen nationwide between 2008-2015, with theft rising 23% during that period. And that’s just for insured cars, meaning the numbers could be much higher.
