Suspect Caught on Live Surveillance Breaking into Multiple Vehicles at Pennsylvania Multifamily Community

It’s become increasingly common across the US and Canada, and police are stretched to their limits attempting to stem the tide of vehicle thefts and break-ins surging in both urban and suburban communities. In this arrest video, a suspect is caught on Stealth’s cameras accessing multiple resident vehicles at a Philly apartment community. 

Stealth’s team of monitoring operators observed an individual behaving suspiciously before accessing multiple vehicles at a Philadelphia multifamily residential community’s parking garage. The sharp-eyed security staff immediately contacted local police dispatchers, and responding officers arrived on site quickly. Officers were observed making contact with the suspect and taking them into custody without further incident or damage.  

Records show that like many cities, Philadelphia has also been grappling with astonishing vehicle theft and break-in numbers in recent years- with local CBS News Philadelphia conducting a several-week investigation that revealed the figure approaching 17,000 reported thefts in 2023, a number that shatters all previous records. 

In a more recent situation, Philadelphia police were searching for four suspects wanted for dozens of car break-ins across the city, including Roxborough, while residents in the Fitler Square neighborhood had their vehicles broken into and their registration documents stolen in what police believe may be related to organized crime.  

With police shortages across the country a serious issue, security solutions to help protect multifamily residential communities (a frequent target for thieves looking for many vehicles to access at once) are a top-of-mind concern. 

Enhancing Property and Resident Safety with Proactive Live Video Monitoring 

Traditional security measures, like passive, unmonitored security cameras and on-site guards, often come with high costs and limited coverage. Unmonitored cameras only record events without real-time intervention, making them ineffective in preventing or deterring criminal activities. Relying solely on the presence of cameras to discourage crime is particularly inadequate given the post-pandemic surge in vehicle-related crimes, which data shows is continuing unabated. 

At Stealth, we recognize the critical need for proactive security measures to protect your multifamily residential property and its residents. Our live video monitoring solution offers a cutting-edge approach that combines advanced video analytics with a team of highly trained security operators. This enables real-time monitoring of key areas, including high-risk spots like parking lots and garages. 

Our analytics-based cameras are designed to alert our security professionals to genuine activities, not just motion, allowing for rapid identification and response to suspicious or unwanted behavior. Stealth’s security operators can sound on-site speaker warnings or directly contact local police dispatch when law enforcement intervention is necessary. Often, the audible warnings alone are enough to deter suspects or trespassers. In situations requiring police assistance, our ability to provide live, up-to-the-minute details and descriptions of criminal activities typically elevates the call priority, leading to significantly faster police responses. 

Stealth’s live video monitoring is a cost-effective and customizable solution that can enhance your community’s security, mitigate premise liability, and potentially save you up to 60% on security costs. Contact us today to speak with one of our multifamily residential security specialists for a free quote and discover how our proactive approach can enhance the safety of your property and residents. 

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