Police made an arrest of a person who attempted to rob a convenience store and did not count on RapidSOS being there to prevent it. A store employee triggered a silent panic alarm, which was verified by a safety agent at their corporate operations center. Through RapidSOS, the safety agent sent a Digital Alert to the store’s closest 911 center and was even able to share a photo of the intruder from the security camera. When police arrived on scene, they quickly identified the intruder and made an arrest.
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Police intercept robbery in progress
Police intercept robbery in progress
By RapidSOS
February 20, 2024
Blog Summary
The article reports on the arrest of a man who attempted to rob a convenience store, foiled by the RapidSOS system. A store employee activated a silent panic alarm, which prompted a safety agent to notify 911, providing a photo of the suspect, leading to a swift police response and subsequent arrest.