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A Moped Was Used In An Australian Barber Shop Ram Raid

by Liz Karson | Jun 1, 2021 | Crash and Grab

I came across an unusual ram raid incident in Perth, Australia that occurred last month. The West Australian reported “Winthrop barber shop targeted in bizarre Perth ram raid”. I have been writing about crash and grabs for well over two years on this blog....

Crash and Grab Suspects Nabbed for String of Boutique Crimes

by Liz Karson | May 18, 2021 | Crash and Grab

 I wrote a recent blog article “Crash And Grabs High End Goods Plaguing Melbourne Australia”. These ram raids were being executed in the high end retail area along Collins Street in Melbourne, Australia. The above video by #7 News reported that two men...

Some Tips to Help Avoid A Potential Crash and Grab

by Liz Karson | Apr 29, 2021 | Crash and Grab

I read about a growing problem on Monday. Statistically ram raids, or crash and grabs on ATMs, nearly doubled from 2014-17. The figures have gotten even worse since then. This statistic was mentioned in an article entitled “How your business can reduce the risk of...

It Was Not A Crash And Grab But We Can Learn From It

by Liz Karson | Apr 13, 2021 | Crash and Grab

About a week ago I noticed an online story about a former employee who drove his car into a Walmart where he caused extensive damage. It happened on April 2nd in Concord, North Carolina. I asked myself just how could I incorporate this into my blog? What significance...

Crash And Grabs High End Goods Plaguing Melbourne Australia

by Liz Karson | Mar 18, 2021 | Crash and Grab

This video of a recent ram raid in Australia caught my eye. Perpetrators used a dark-colored SUV to ram into the Berluti Melbourne boutique on Collins Street in early February. The intruders fled with an estimated $75,000 (almost $100K, U.S.) in handcrafted leather...

A Series of Ram Raids Target Coop Stores in Bristol England

by Liz Karson | Feb 18, 2021 | Crash and Grab

I realize the above video has nothing to do with vehicle access control systems and security or entry control. But I often like to learn more about an area I write about. And today I am writing about Bristol, England and a series of recent crash and grabs. The Bristol...
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