Restaurant Robbery Prevention - What are Key Robbery Factors?

Fast food, quick service, on major thoroughfares, open late at nightSource of cash, easy access, good escape routes, cooperative cashiers

Houston Restaurant Robbery Pattern Along Major Thoroughfares in April 2017

Interview by Andrew Kragie with the Houston Chronicle newspaper

Podcast Time Stamps:

[00:40] -- Introduction by Crime School show host Chris McGoey[03:58] -- Restaurant robbery prevention interview begins with Andrew Kragie[04:40] -- Restaurant robbery prevention - nature of the premises and location[05:15] -- Why do robbers target fast-food and casual restaurants?[06:25] -- Restaurant robbers have a profile and foreseeable method[07:00] -- Restaurant robbery often serial robbers who favor certain chains[07:45] -- Robbers will return to the same chain restaurant after a big score[08:20] -- Robbers like easy access, available cash, and good escape routes[09:00] -- Most robberies in Houston are on highways and major thoroughfares[11:40] -- Restaurant take-over robberies happen less often due to risk[12:25] -- Subway Restaurant is the most robbed fast-food chain says Houston PD[15:20] -- Video surveillance cameras should be highly-visible for deterrence[17:40] -- Good cash control practices are critical in using a drop safe for large bills

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Subway Restaurants are Often Robbed due to Small Size and Available Cash

Restaurant Robbery Prevention Security Plan

Conduct a robbery risk assessment of the nature of the restaurant and locationPartner with local police in property assessment and crime data analysisReview robbery history at the location and nearby for trends and patternsEvaluate robbery trends by month, day of the week, and time of dayAnalyze every robbery incident for the method of operation, access, and escapeReview money handling policies and reduce available cash to a minimum levelUse a timed-delay drop safe and immediately deposit all large billsKeep a minimum amount of cash on hand at night and let the world know itTrained all cashiers in cash handling techniques and enforce high standardsUse highly-visible video surveillance cameras and signage as a deterrenceProvide good supervision of seating area, parking lot, and drive-thru lanesTrain all personnel in restaurant robbery prevention safety and security

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