If you own or manage a retail establishment, this may be the busiest time of year. Unfortunately, it’s also a time of heightened risks for theft, both inside stores and their parking lots. As a leader among security companies in Bakersfield, CA, where the City Council recently said retail crime has gotten “totally out of control,” we have these tips for providing your customers with a safer holiday shopping experience this year. 

Mail theft has become a serious problem nationwide, including here in our local area. In 2022, there was a troubling sweep of mailbox theft in Bakersfield, particularly in planned housing communities. Law enforcement has also noted a trend in thieves posting their “hauls” of stolen mail on social media.

Auto theft and auto part theft have spiked nationwide in recent years. The pandemic, the economy and many other contributing factors have led to a rampant problem across the U.S., wherein thieves make off with entire vehicles, or high value parts like catalytic converters, in seconds.