They have been sold as a state-of-the-art alternative to metal locking systems and bog-standard burglar alarms. Thanks to the internet and global packet radio systems, a digitally controlled security system is affordable for households and businesses. They can complement ‘traditional’ Yale locks and mortice locks and take the place of traditional burglar alarms. Households can switch the burglar alarm on and off with a mobile device. Continue reading “Scandal of the Not So Smart Alarms”
The story of a record heist with shambolic results
The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge: where the £57m heist ended.
Fourteen men, including four people associated with the Rathkeale Rovers gang, were convicted of plotting to steal rhino horn and Chinese treasures at Birmingham Crown Court. A number of raids across Europe and South Africa saw the group plunder archaeological treasures. They mainly targeted natural history museums and auction houses. Continue reading “The Botched £57m Heist of the Century”
Plus: How to avoid being on the receiving end of a robbery
Strictly speaking, there is no such thing as a great bank robbery. Robberies – banks or otherwise – cause incalculable commercial and monetary upheaval to those concerned. For smaller branches, persistent bank robberies have led to their closure. Continue reading “The World’s Greatest Bank Robberies”
