Preventing Robberies When Transporting Money
Watches store for a while from the parking lot, then goes in wearing panty hose on his head and carrying a gun. Has to deal with nervous customers (any one of whom might also have a gun), and employees who may or may not be cooperative. Risks getting filmed on store's security camera and seeing his face broadcast on nightly news across three states. Makes his getaway and hopes to elude police, who have been summoned when clerk pressed button under the counter. TOTAL TAKE = $72.00 Watches store for a few days, and takes note of when manager leaves every day and what route she takes to bank. One night, intercepts manager in a dark spot along her way to bank, pulls a gun, and takes bank deposit bag. Is one mile away before the police are alerted. TOTAL TAKE = $4, 986.18
Who is the smarter robber? Is it Robber A, who takes a lot of risks and only gets $72.00, or Robber B, who takes fewer risks and gets almost five thousand dollars? Clearly, Robber B gains a lot more and risks a lot less. Many businesses take steps to make them less attractive targets for armed robbers, but don't do much to reduce vulnerability when cash is being transported.
