Going to your local mall is still a great way to get together with friends and family and spend a day shopping, going to a movie, or just walking through the different shops and seeing what’s available. When malls are crowded, there are unfortunately opportunities for would-be thieves to take from stores or customers. We always recommend that you watch your belongings as you walk through the mall, and for store owners, be aware of who comes in to your store and what, if anything, they pick up. But there are certain times, places, and situations where our security guards can see things that most may not recognize.
For example, our security guards that patrol parking lots can (and have) recognize the signs of a mass theft attempts where a large group of thieves try to steal as much merchandise as they can and run. How did they see this from the parking lots? By seeing where they were parking their cars. A large group of people tried to get the cars parked in the same area, close to the doors of a particular store. This prompted our security guards both outside and inside to be on alert, and because of this attention to detail, the theft did not occur.
Our mall security guards are also aware of the signs that might show a potential shoplifter, such as one’s actions or behavior. As an example, if one of our guards notices someone acting in a nervous way or moving very slowly or quickly to avoid suspicion, they see that as a sign of concern. One way to avert the problem is to approach them kindly. And since our officers are kind and courteous, they know how to approach someone without creating any hostility in the moment. Knowing signs of potential trouble and how to stop it from happening gives shoppers and store owners a chance to enjoy the mall.
Remember that the mall is place to go for a good day out. Theft is a pain, and we don’t want you to go spend your nice day out and be concerned. There are several incredible malls around Orlando that offer a wealth of different shopping experiences. You should be able to enjoy it each time you visit one, and store owners, you should be certain you run your business without the extra thought of deterring shoplifting. Let us handle that stress, and when crooks know that Apex Security has an eye on them, they won’t be back to your mall anytime soon.