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Violent Crimes Most Likely to Occur At Night

June 14, 2019

When are criminals active during the day? The Crimes at Night: Analyzing Police Incident Reports in Major Cities reveals that during the week, violent crimes occur most often at night.

Violent Crime Rate Remained Unchanged; Property Crime Rate Declined in 2014

August 31, 2015

The violent crime rate did not change significantly in 2014 compared to 2013, according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS).

Robber Steals $53 Million Worth of Jewels in Cannes

July 28, 2013

An armed robber held up a jewelry exhibition in the French resort city of Cannes on Sunday, stealing jewels worth $53 million.

CTA Says Thefts Up, but Robberies Decline

October 27, 2012

Thefts on the CTA increased 16 percent in the first nine months of the year compared with the same period in 2011.

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Masked Robbers Nab $2 Million in Gold and Jewels from Museum

October 2, 2012

Armed with pickaxes, masked robbers held up the California State Mining and Mineral Museum on Friday, stealing an estimated $2 million in jewels and gold.

Unique Challenges for Convenience Store Security

June 11, 2012

Convenience stores (c-stores) are unique commercial properties in that they are usually open 24-hours, are largely cash-based businesses, can be operated by one clerk, and are conveniently located for quick in-and-out shopping, according to Chris McGoey, who specializes in security at these businesses.

Chicago Man Found in Possession of $1M of Stolen Goods

June 6, 2012

The stolen items included 200 bicycles, 200 strollers, 100 golf clubs, TV sets, jewelry and laptop computers, along with more than 50 garage door openers.

Convenience Store Robberies Skyrocket in England

A Security Web Exclusive

May 22, 2012

Throughout 2011, the number of convenience store robberies increased by 102 percent, but the cost per incident fell.

Security Video Captures Violent Attack, Helps Make Arrest

November 15, 2011

Police have arrested a homeless man in connection with a violent robbery of an elderly man in a Bronx apartment building earlier this month and that was captured on surveillance video. Cameron Roebuck, 20, faces robbery charges.

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Security leaders need to accept and act on this reality and take measured and thoughtful steps to mitigate the risk and train staff about the growing likelihood of such violent incidents in their facilities and workplaces.