Every vehicle on the lot is inventory in the open

Ten minutes with a flatbed or a saw

Dealership losses come in patterns: key thefts that turn into vehicles driven off at 3 a.m., catalytic-converter crews that hit a row of trucks in minutes, parts stripped off new inventory, and joyriders who leave damage you eat on trade-in. Cameras record all of it beautifully — after it’s over.

An overnight officer or a marked patrol changes the target selection. Crews scope lots before they hit them — and a visible human presence makes a lot a far less attractive target.

How dealers run coverage

Sized to lot value and local crime patterns:

• Overnight static post covering the lot and showroom
• Marked patrol rounds — several passes a night at randomized times
• Weekend and holiday coverage when the lot sits longest
• Alarm response so a fence-line sensor gets human verification
• Event coverage for tent sales and promotion weekends