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 discusses the successful intervention by law enforcement in an attempted convenience store robbery, aided by RapidSOS technology. A silent panic alarm triggered by an employee allowed for real-time communication with a safety agent who notified the nearest 911 center and shared a photo of the suspect, leading to a quick arrest by the police.