A Break-In Stopped in 94 seconds with Smart Site Protection™

April 16, 2025

Police Notified in 94 Seconds: Burglar Caught by Smart Site Protection™
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Police Notified in 94 Seconds: Burglar Caught by Smart Site Protection™

Envysion’s Smart Site Protection™ played a crucial role in the recent detection and arrest of two burglars at a quick-service restaurant (QSR), showcasing the power of advanced security technology in action. Here’s a simplified breakdown of how artificial intelligence (AI) powered technology helped prevent theft and led to arrests:

 

The Scenario

March 20, 2024: There was an attempted burglary at a QSR. Thanks to Smart Site ProtectionTM, the criminals were quickly identified and caught in under 94 seconds.

 

Key Events

1. Spotting the Intruders:

Envysion’s AI- powered smart detection system, customized to identify normal working hours at this location, identified an intruder at the back door at 3:13 am. An alert was sent to the professional monitoring response team who identified that this was indeed an active threat. The agents immediately contacted emergency services.

2. Speedy Response:

Within seconds, the police were alerted along with verification to the live actions that were taking place inside the location. Being in the area and having validated information, they arrived on the scene 2 minutes later.

The suspects attempting to leave the parking lot in their car.

3. Successful Arrest:

With law enforcement given live updates on the situation, they were able to apprehend the suspects as they tried to escape in their getaway car.

 


 

What is Smart Site Protection™?

Envysion’s Smart Site Protection™ is an augmented video alarm management service that helps businesses identify theft or unusual and unwanted activity during non-operational hours.

This AI-powered tool is designed to detect people in specific areas and times where people should not be present. An alert notifies the appropriate people to verify if the person present is warranted.

This visual verification decreases false alarms and the associated fees, speeds up emergency response, and improves overall protection for businesses.

  • Reduce False Alarms and Fees:
    • Envysion’s AI eliminates non-human movement and noise, identifying true alarm events, and minimizing false alarms and associated fees
  • Improve Emergency Response Times:
    • Confirmed threats provide law enforcement with video footage, enabling a fast and informed response
    • Have confidence knowing that if your business is at risk, help is on the way
  • Superior Protection:
    • Customized schedules automatically program Smart Site Protection™ to detect irregular motion
    • Gain peace of mind knowing your business is being watched, even when you’re not
 

Learning from the Incident: Moving Forward

 
After reviewing the video footage of the recent burglary, the QSR has gained valuable insights into the perpetrators’ tactics. They’re now making proactive adjustments and security enhancements in their stores based on these insights to prevent similar incidents in the future.
 
Preventative Measures:
 
We share this success story to enhance security measures and prevent future incidents, aiming to minimize damage and uphold safety for businesses and communities. Envysion is committed to safeguarding businesses, offering the ability to respond promptly to emergencies, and creating safer environments for all. Our customer partnerships guide us in continuous improvement to enhance their security measures.
 
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