Sonitrol Of The Triad

Sonitrol Foils First State Cigarette Outlet Attempted Robbery

At approximately 11:28 PM on Sunday September 9th, 2012, Sonitrol Security of Delaware Valley operator Chancey McGraw received an Audio alert on his security alarm console, he heard loud crashing sound, live audio was then active and Chancey heard footsteps and rummaging throughout the warehouse area.

The Sonitrol operator spoke with DSP dispatcher and told them that we had live audio and could hear voices and movement inside the warehouse area on the second floor of First State Cigarette Outlet. While he was on line relaying up to the minute information. Sonitrol operator Becky Zimmerman contacted the customer Susan May who said she will be there in 20 minutes to allow police into the facility.

Officers and K-9 from Delaware State Police as well as New Castle County and  Wilmington City Police quickly arrived at the scene found a broken window and the side of building and surrounded the facility. The customer opened the doors for the police. Officers and K-9 entered and quickly found 2 of the 3 intruders hiding inside the facility. 2 juveniles were apprehended at the site and all items that were stolen were retrieved. As of today they are enjoying some quiet time at Gander Hill Prison.

Ms. May stated that after the apprehension, the officers told her that the apprehension was made due to their outstanding alarm system and the excellent information that Chancey relayed to the DSP Dispatcher. Another satisfied Sonitrol customer, thanks again to the Delaware State Police and Wilmington Police Departments.