ram-raiding
Crash-and-grab theft
Ram-raiding is smashing a vehicle through a storefront to gain quick access for theft.
The technique typically targets electronics shops, jewelry stores, or ATMs, using stolen cars as battering rams: The gang was arrested after a ram-raiding spree across the city.
Chiefly British.
Violent quick burglary
- stolen vehicleUnlawfully taken automobile
- storefrontRetail facade facing street
- shopfrontRetail establishment's street-facing exterior
- burglaryIllegal entry to commit crime
theft · robbery · getaway · joyriding · organized crime · fencing · goods · merchandise
Short protective posts
- shuttersHinged window coverings
- CCTVSurveillance camera network
- motion sensorsDevices detecting physical movement
- plantersVessels for cultivating vegetation
Means of transport
- carWheeled motor vehicle
- truckHeavy freight vehicle
- SUVRugged passenger vehicle
- reverseTurn to opposite
accelerate · crash · impact · shatter · glass · window · barrier · breach
Retail gem merchant
- off-licenseAlcohol retailer for home
- betting shopStorefront for placing wagers
- ATMAutomated banking kiosk
- cash machineAutomated currency dispenser
shopping centre · retail park · high street · pharmacy · supermarket · designer boutique · warehouse · showroom
smash-and-grab
Violent quick burglary
- stolen vehicleUnlawfully taken automobile
- storefrontRetail facade facing street
- shopfrontRetail establishment's street-facing exterior
burglary · theft · robbery · getaway · joyriding · organized crime · fencing · goods · merchandise · nighttime
bollards
Short protective posts
- shuttersHinged window coverings
- CCTVSurveillance camera network
- motion sensorsDevices detecting physical movement
planters · hostile architecture · crime prevention · insurance
vehicle
Means of transport
reverse · accelerate · crash · impact · shatter · glass · window · barrier · breach · entry
jewelry store
Retail gem merchant
- off-licenseAlcohol retailer for home
- betting shopStorefront for placing wagers
- ATMAutomated banking kiosk
cash machine · shopping centre · retail park · high street · pharmacy · supermarket · designer boutique · warehouse · showroom · display case
ram-raidingsafecracking
Opening secured vaults illegally
cat burglary · pickpocketing · shoplifting · social engineering · hacking
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