Baltimore, MD - Nov. 17, 2017 - Staff with responsibility for taking cash to the bank or transporting valuables will always be vulnerable to robbery. But you can take a number of precautions to reduce the risks involved and make your cash less inviting to thieves.

For example:

•             If possible, never leave the business alone with cash deposits.  Robbers are much more likely to attack a single person.

•             Install a large floor safe to allow for safe storage of cash when bank deposits are not practical.

•             Don’t announce to unnecessary employees when and where your deposits are being made.

•             Make bank deposits during day light hours.  Darkness always increases your risk of being attacked.

•             Never make deposits on the same day of the week and at the same time.  Many times suspects watch their victims for several days before executing their attack.

•             Never advertise the fact that you are carrying cash. Instead of using a briefcase or bank cash bags, disguise the fact that you are transporting valuables by carrying it in an office box file, a strong shopping bag or even an inside coat pocket if there isn’t too much.

•             Try not to drive or walk the same route every time.  Having a routine will make it easier for the suspect to plan an attack.

•             If you think someone is following you, pull over to the side of the road to see if they drive on. When walking, watch in the windows of shops you pass to see if the same person is behind you for a long time.

•             NEVER try to resist or “take on” a robber. Just because you can’t see a weapon doesn’t mean that he isn’t carrying one.

•             If you find yourself in the middle of a Robbery, do your best to remain calm and to not agitate the suspect as they may be nervous and their behavior is unpredictable. 

•             Get the best description as possible keeping in mind that safety is paramount.