“Ram raids” “Crash and Grab” “Theft by Vehicle” Different terms describing the same problem — thieves often use a vehicle to gain entry into a store, warehouse, or facility in order to steal high value items. Unfortunately, this results not only in the loss of the stolen inventory, but also leaves a huge trail of costly destruction that has to be repaired.Every day, as many as 100 thefts are carried out in this way — no one really knows how many. But the problem is severe, and is not going away any time soon.

Most frequently, thieves go after high value targets such as ATM machines, or expensive electronics, guns, and jewelry. Sometimes, they go after more impulsive items, like liquor or cigarettes or lottery tickets.And then sometimes, they crash into a store and cause thousands of dollars in damage for a banana. No really — a banana. View video below.Crash and Grab Ram Raids are costly, dangerous, and very preventable. Ask anyone who has been hit two or three times and THEN taken the simple measures to prevent the next one!