Uptick In Robberies: Criminals Hide Behind Masks During Health Crisis To Rob Stores

By |2020-05-20T21:43:09+00:00May 20th, 2020|

Criminals are taking advantage of the current health crisis and mask requirements to rob grocery and convenience stores. Since customers entering stores are wearing gear that covers their face, storeowners can't tell who is an actual customer and who is a robber. In Santa Ana, robberies have increased 50 percent since the lockdown according to [...]

Stores Implement Stronger Security Measures As Coronavirus Crisis Intensifies

By |2020-04-23T21:27:35+00:00March 26th, 2020|

Now that most retail and food outlets are closed due to the coronavirus crisis, those locations that remain open are taking extra security measures. Businesses with reduced staff or that are on total shutdown are also increasing security, as these outlets can be more vulnerable to theft. California Governor Gavin Newsom announced on March 19 [...]