The Hidden Costs of a Break-In: It’s More Than Just Stolen Goods

When a business gets hit by a break-in, the immediate thought is about what was stolen. But the real cost goes far beyond missing inventory. Business owners are left dealing with property damage, lost revenue, higher insurance premiums, and a shaken sense of security.

A single burglary can cost a business thousands in repairs, downtime, and lost customers—even if nothing of value was taken. Here’s why:

💰 The True Cost of a Break-In

1. Property Damage Adds Up Fast

• Criminals don’t just take—they destroy.

• Average repair costs after a break-in range from $2,000 to $10,000, depending on the damage (National Crime Prevention Council).

• Doors, locks, glass windows, safes, and security systems are often wrecked in the process.

2. Lost Business & Downtime Hurt More Than You Think

• If your storefront or dispensary has to close for repairs, you’re not just paying for damages—you’re losing daily revenue.

• Employees may need time off, and customers will go elsewhere.

• Retailers report up to a 15% drop in foot traffic after a high-profile burglary.

3. Insurance Doesn’t Cover Everything

• Many business owners assume insurance will take care of it all—but that’s rarely the case.

• Higher deductibles, claim limits, and increased premiums mean you’re still paying out-of-pocket.

• Some policies don’t cover lost cash, business downtime, or repeat incidents.

4. Repeat Attacks Are Common

• Businesses hit once are 4X more likely to be targeted again (U.S. Department of Justice).

• Criminals assume if they got in once, they can do it again—especially if no one was caught.

🔒 How GreenShield Stops the Damage Before It Happens

🛑 Real-Time Monitoring That Takes Action

• Instead of just recording crime, we intervene while it’s happening—before damage is done.

• Our trained specialists watch your cameras live, detect threats, and respond instantly.

🚨 Fast Response, So They Don’t Get Away

• Police respond faster when there’s live evidence of an active crime, not just an alarm trigger.

• Our team provides real-time updates to law enforcement for faster action.

📍 GPS Tracking: Follow & Catch Them

• We don’t just let criminals walk away—we track them with GPS bait devices.

• Thieves we’ve tracked have been caught and put in jail using real-time location data.

🛡 Prevention Saves You More Than Recovery

The cost of one break-in can be higher than years of proactive security. Businesses that invest in real monitoring and fast response security save thousands by stopping crime before it happens.

Waiting until after an incident isn’t security—it’s damage control.

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