If you’re the owner of a fleet, a handful, or even just one service vehicle, you’re being targeted. News reports reveal every day that the number of service vehicles that are broken into by thieves is increasing, and it’s costing business owners time, money, and, in some cases, even their businesses.
Last summer, for example, police in the Long Beach, CA area arrested eleven suspects and were searching for four more that were part of an elaborate ring of thieves that targeted work vans. The criminal organization was allegedly responsible for stealing work vans from a variety of service professions including plumbers, painters, landscapers, and construction workers. They stole thousands of dollars of tools and professional equipment, but they didn’t stop there. This gang of thieves was also selling the stolen vans, and in some cases, selling them to chop shops for scrap metal. Police were able to recover 25 of the stolen work vehicles, but many more were missing.
Not only is theft a matter of workplace safety for your employees, it’s also a major drain on your time and resources. If your work vans were stolen, how long could you operate without generating revenue while you’re sorting out all the legal issues? What about your employees? How many of them could afford to wait before going to work for a competitor?
Van locks like Slick Lock Van Security Locks are a great, affordable solution to deter and prevent theft. In doing so, these van locks also promote workplace safety and protect your employees. They’re easy to install, and serve as the first line of defense against thieves. It’s a terrible thing to admit, but sometimes something even as simple as a firmly locked door is what makes the difference between your vans being robbed, and someone else’s vans down the street being robbed.
These van locks are incredibly sturdy and are made to fit a variety of vehicles. You can visit our Slick Lock Van Security Locks page to see if we have a lock that will fit your vehicles. Because of their design, these locks are also easy to install. You don’t need to drill any holes in your vehicle.
Make the smart choice today and protect your investment. Don’t leave your work vans on the street unprotected. Keep your employees and business safe and keep the thieves out.