A group of men recently walked into a Redlands Nike Factory Store, grabbed shoes and clothing and left without paying. Employees and customers helplessly looked on. The store had been robbed in this same manner multiple times.

Brazen, organized thieves like the ones who robbed the Nike Store stake out their target before committing their crime. Stores with high-value merchandise and a lack of security are a greater risk of robbery.

Retail Security Guard Services. Visible security guards in retail stores deter theft—by individuals or “flash rob groups.” Flash theft is on the rise. Thieves enter a retail store quickly, intimidate store employees and patrons, steal what they can carry and leave before police arrive.

A guard stationed at the store entrance can often be enough to prompt groups to call off a robbery.

Retail security guards also are on the lookout for those in the store who are acting suspiciously. If they see a robbery taking place, they will immediately call police. The guard will attempt to detain all or some of the group until law enforcement arrives. With a shopping security guard patrol in place, employees and customers do not have to put themselves in harm’s way by trying to intervene.

Holiday Shopping Security Guard Firm. Increased retail traffic that comes with the holidays means more flash robbery attempts. If your retail store is an attractive target for these mobs of criminals, now is the time to beef up security.

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