The spokesperson said police responded to the incident after staff of the Terry White Chemist activated the hold-up alarm about 6pm. It is alleged the man threatened employees before fleeing the scene. (read more)
For those who have hesitated in years past to incorporate a hold-up alarm, there's no time like the present. Look to your local authorities for crime statistics because it's rare that the federal authorities and subsequently the news media have the true numbers.
Allan Colombo, writer/journalist Hold-up alarms can be purchased that rely on running wires, or there are wireless systems that do not require all the muss and fuss. If you have a burglar alarm system in place now, contact your alarm company to inquire about upgrading the existing system to include hold-up alarms. If you do not have an existing alarm system, perhaps now's the time to install both alarm and hold-up alarms. Need more information, send an email to al_colombo@hotmail.com.
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