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Stop Smash-and-Grab Robberies Before They Start
Highly orchestrated and violent smash-and-grab crimes are surging, leaving retailers to deal with significant losses and escalating threats to staff and shoppers. Traditional surveillance systems only record the crime, telling the story after it's too late. Alpha Vision’s Physical AI Platform transforms your existing cameras from passive recorders into an active line of defense, detecting and deterring threats in real time to prevent crime before the damage is done.
Prevention Replaces Reaction
What If Your Cameras Could Intervene Before the Glass Shatters?
The recent wave of smash-and-grab robberies is a wake-up call for retailers. It's no longer enough to simply record a crime; you need to prevent it. Alpha Vision’s Physical AI Platform empowers you to shift from a reactive to a proactive security strategy. By combining real-time threat detection with immediate, automated deterrence, our technology transforms your cameras into active defenders that stop threats before they escalate. Protect your merchandise, staff, and customers proactively, and stay a step ahead of criminal enterprises.
Proactive Crime Deterrence
Don't just record crime; prevent it. Our platform uses AI-powered patrols and real-time alerts to trigger automated deterrents like flashing lights and voice warnings, stopping criminals in their tracks.
Rapid, AI-Powered Investigation
Accelerate case resolution with Magic Search. Our AI enables law enforcement to locate suspects, vehicles, or stolen items across all your cameras in minutes, not hours.
Crystal-Clear, Court-Admissible Evidence
Capture sharp, reliable video evidence with H.265 HD encoding. Our technology ensures every critical frame is captured with maximum clarity while reducing bandwidth and storage costs.
Proven Impact and Savings
With deployments in over 245 cities, our platform is proven to reduce theft and deliver a 53% faster case resolution for law enforcement, saving our customers millions annually.
Scalable and Efficient Security
Seamlessly integrate our Physical AI Platform with your existing cameras. Manage security across multiple sites from anywhere with secure mobile access, enhancing efficiency without costly hardware overhauls.
Transform Cameras into Active Defenders
Our platform turns your security infrastructure into an intelligent, active defense system that detects threats, initiates deterrence, and preserves evidence for a comprehensive security posture.
Intelligent Security, 24/7
Deploy AI Agents That Act, Not Just Record
Alpha Vision's Physical AI Platform equips your camera network with intelligent agents that serve as your frontline defenders. These AI agents autonomously patrol your premises, detect suspicious activities in real-time, and trigger immediate deterrence measures. Instead of just watching a crime unfold, our AI intervenes to protect your assets and people around the clock.
AI Inspector
An autonomous AI patrol agent that replaces traditional on-site guards. It follows scheduled patrol routes using PTZ cameras, zooming in on specific areas to deter owner-defined activities and objects.
AI Virtual Guard
A responsive AI deterrence agent that reacts to suspicious activities in real time. It uses IP speakers to issue warnings and, in the future, will automatically contact law enforcement.
AI Investigator
An advanced AI evidence-retrieval agent that searches footage using natural language or image queries. It will also access a dedicated evidence database for even faster and deeper investigation.
AI Investigator with Magic Search
An advanced AI evidence-retrieval agent that searches footage using natural language or image queries.
AI Inspector
AI Inspector is an autonomous AI patrol agent that follows scheduled patrol routes using PTZ cameras to detect owner-defined activities and objects.
AI Inspector with Sentry Mode
AI Inspector with enhanced AI that will proactively zooming in on specific areas to deter additional owner-defined activities and objects.
AI Investigator with GlobalD Database
AI Investigator will also access a dedicated evidence database for even faster and deeper investigation.
AI Virtual Guard
A responsive AI deterrence agent that reacts to suspicious activities in real time.
In the News
Tracking the Trends in Retail Security
Stay informed on the latest developments in the fight against organized retail crime. This section features news coverage of major security incidents, law enforcement efforts, and how Alpha Vision's AI technology is being deployed to create safer communities. Explore articles covering the impact of events like the San Ramon heist and the industry-wide shift towards proactive, AI-driven security solutions.
How AI Security Can Stop Smash-and-Grab Heists Before They Start
On September 29, 2025, chaos erupted at Heller Jewelers in San Ramon’s City Center Bishop Ranch. Nearly 25 suspects—some armed with guns—stormed the store in a coordinated smash-and-grab robbery, stealing an estimated $1 million in jewelry in broad daylight.
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Expert Insights
Your Resource for Proactive Retail Security
Explore our collection of articles on the evolving landscape of physical security. Our experts share insights on everything from the nuances of AI-powered threat detection to best practices for integrating intelligent surveillance into your operations. Learn how to shift from a reactive to a proactive security posture and stay ahead of emerging threats in the retail industry.
Top 7 Retail Video Security Solutions to Deter Smash-and-Grab Crime
Smash-and-grab robberies are surging, with organized crews looting stores in minutes and putting staff at risk. A recent California heist saw 25 armed suspects steal $1M in jewelry, underscoring the scale of the threat. Traditional cameras only provide evidence after the fact, but AI-powered video security can detect and deter crime in real time. Below we rank the top 7 solutions for combating smash-and-grabs in 2025, with Alpha Vision leading the field.
Best 5 AI-Powered Cameras for Preventing Organized Retail Theft
Organized retail theft is surging, with shoplifting up 93% from 2019 to 2023 and high-profile heists costing retailers millions. Incidents like the San Ramon jewelry robbery highlight the limits of traditional CCTV. In response, AI-powered video security is emerging as a smarter defense—detecting threats in real time, deterring criminals with voice warnings, and aiding faster police response. Below we review five top AI camera solutions for tackling organized retail crime in 2025.
8 Must-Have Video Security Systems for Retail Loss Prevention
Retail shrink topped $120B in North America in 2024, pressuring retailers to find smarter security solutions. AI-powered video systems now go beyond recording, offering real-time threat detection, alerts, deterrence, and business insights to cut losses and boost ROI. Below, we rank 8 leading retail security platforms for 2025, outlining their strengths and limitations to help you choose the right fit.
Best 5 AI-Powered Surveillance Tools Every Retailer Needs in 2025
Retailers in 2025 face escalating threats—from shoplifting to violent flash-mob robberies that cost U.S. stores $45B in 2024. Traditional CCTV misses most incidents, but AI-powered surveillance offers real-time detection, instant alerts, automated deterrents, and rapid video search. These smart, cloud-based tools protect assets, support staff, and keep people safe. Below we rank five of the top AI surveillance solutions for retailers in 2025—starting with industry leader Alpha Vision.
Top 6 Video Security Systems to Stop Organized Theft and Smash & Grab
Organized retail theft and smash-and-grab raids are surging, putting businesses and shoppers at risk. In one recent case, nearly 25 suspects looted a California jewelry store in minutes, stealing $1 million in goods. Incidents like this show why video security must go beyond passive recording. Traditional CCTV only captures the aftermath—long after criminals have escaped. To truly deter crime, enterprises are adopting AI-driven video surveillance that detects threats in real time and intervenes before losses mount.
Best 7 Video Surveillance Solutions for Stopping Smash-and-Grab Attacks
Smash-and-grab robberies are surging, with organized gangs looting stores in minutes. In a recent California heist, nearly 25 suspects stormed a jewelry shop in broad daylight, smashing cases and stealing $1 million in goods. These bold crimes highlight the rise of organized retail theft and the vulnerability of businesses. Traditional cameras only record the aftermath—by the time footage is reviewed, the damage is done. The urgent need today is for proactive surveillance that can detect threats in real time and deter criminals before they escape.
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The Future of Retail Security Podcast
Tune into our podcast series for in-depth conversations with security experts, industry leaders, and the minds behind Alpha Vision. Each episode tackles the most pressing challenges in retail security, from the psychology of deterrence to the technical breakthroughs in AI. Join us as we explore the strategies and technologies shaping the future of crime prevention.
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