GET STARTED WITH A FREE EVALUATION
GET STARTED
DiyProtection
  • HELP CENTRE
  • SUPPORT
    • LIVE CHAT
    • CALL US
  • ENGLISH
    • FRANCAIS
    • PROTECTION DES AINES
  • Why Us?
    • Our Company
    • Our Values
    • Testimonials
    • 24 Hour Monitoring
    • Free in home Estimates
  • Services
    • Residential Security Services
    • Commercial Security Services
    • Rental Security Services
    • Senior Protection Alert
    • DIY Protection ADT Monitoring
  • Home Security Package
  • Special Offers
    • System Installation
    • Senior Protection Alert
  • Alarm Guard Blog
  • Contact Us
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Dealer Partner Program
1 866 282 3331
Home Security System

Could the Heists and Robberies on Film Succeed in Real Life?

Byalarmguard May 7, 2019

From flashy getaway cars to million-dollar jewel thefts, heist movies show a glamorous world of high-end robberies. Employing the latest tech and a covert team of experts, these films have audiences rooting for the bad guys. But are their sophisticated schemes possible in real life?

Motion sensors

In multiple action flicks, the skilled thief tries to outsmart a moving array of laser beams, designed to alert authorities if even a hint of their light catches the crafty burglar. In movies like Oceans 12, Charlie’s Angels and Entrapment, the perpetrator is forced to move around the room in a series of twists and turns to avoid the dangerous rays. While it’s a suspenseful thrill on film, in actuality, motion sensors cover an entire surface area. Using a number of moving lasers would not only be more complex, it would be much less effective. Additionally, if a museum or gallery were to use this type of technology, the beams would be invisible, making it impossible to dance around them for even the most flexible thief.

Professional thieves

Though prisons are filled with career criminals, they aren’t the bored millionaires portrayed in countless movies like The Thomas Crown Affair. Although it’s much less exciting, most large-scale commercial thefts from museums or high-value businesses are conducted by someone on the inside like an employee. It’s significantly easier for a worker with access and knowledge to quietly snatch a treasure, rather than an outsider to carefully concoct a scheme.

Cutting edge technology

Sneaky groups on screen often have access to tiny devices that serve to trick or override other machines. Impossible, right? Well, a trio of friends entered a London casino and proceeded to dominate the roulette table. The crew walked away with over $1 million dollars, much to the dismay of the management. After carefully reviewing the security tapes, the lucky friends were found to have used a tool that measured the speed of the ball in order to determine where it would land and bet accordingly. Though their trick was uncovered, the scam wasn’t technically illegal – leaving the now-wealthy winners free to enjoy their cash.

Dress like a staff member

This is one of the oldest tricks in the book. In countless fiction, a perpetrator will simply don a worker’s uniform or pose as a delivery person in order to gain access to a secure area. In real life, most people are friendly with coworkers and an outsider would stick out. Aside from that, anyone without proper credentials is highly unlikely to be trusted with entering a restricted room.

Happy ending

Though on-screen heroes typically have a successful end, that’s not the case in reality for most. Those who steal valuable or rare items and get away with it – at least temporarily – are left in a unique conundrum. The goods are so expensive and unique that they are unable to find a buyer. Plus, detectives usually warn local pawn shops of stolen merchandise, making it even harder for crooks to offload the loot.

Post navigation

Previous Previous
Why Using a Fake Alarm Sticker Instead of a Real Security System Could Cost You
NextContinue
Zoos, Toy Stores and other Unusual Burglary Targets

Subscribe Us


    I want the latest update in...






    Business Safety (22) Child Safety (16) Company News (2) COVID 19 (5) Crime (7) DIY (1) Events (3) Home Automation (13) Home Burglary (9) Home Insurance (5) Home Security (115) Home Security System (50) How To's (1) Online Safety (8) Security Systems (51) Senior Protection (19) Telus (5) Theft (7) Travel (1) Trending (5)

    Request a Free Security Assessment Today!

    GET STARTED
    * Next day installation subject to availability in your area. $99.00 Customer Installation Charge, 36-Month Monitoring Agreement required at $33.99 per month ($1,223,64), Form of payment must be by credit card or electronic charge to your checking or savings account. Offer applies to homeowners only. Local permit fees may be required. Satisfactory credit history required. Certain restrictions may apply. Offer valid for new ADT Authorized Dealer customers only and not on purchases from ADT Security Services, Inc. Other rate plans available. Cannot be combined with any other offer.
    • [email protected]
    • (+1) 866-282-3331
    • Toronto, ON
    Telus logo white
    AIRMILES_150
    ®™ Trademarks of AM Royalties Limited Partnership used under license by LoyaltyOne, Co. and Alarm Guard Security Services Inc.
    Why Us
    • Why Us
    • Careers
    • Blog
    • Contact us
    Services
    • Residential
    • Commercial
    • Rental
    • Senior Protection
    Dealers
    • Dealer Login
    • Join Sub Dealer Partner Program
    • Realtor Partner Program
    Support
    • Help Center
    • Email Support
    • Live Chat
    Facebook Twitter Youtube Instagram Linkedin

    © 2023. All Rights Reserved. Alarm Guard Security Services inc

    Scroll to top
    [wpdreams_ajaxsearchlite]

    [wpdreams_ajaxsearchlite]

    Receive A FREE
    Home Security Review

    Please fill out the form and a home security specialist will contact you at the phone number provided.

    or Give Us A Call!

    1 866-282-3331

    GET A $850 VALUE SECURITY SYSTEM FOR FREE

    Conditions apply*

    GET STARTED

    Let's have a chat

    Get a FREE Home Security Review

    Please fill out the form and an Alarm Guard specialist will contact you at the phone number provided.

    • Why Us?
      • Our Company
      • Our Values
      • Testimonials
      • 24 Hour Monitoring
      • Free in home Estimates
    • Services
      • Residential Security Services
      • Commercial Security Services
      • Rental Security Services
      • Senior Protection Alert
      • DIY Protection ADT Monitoring
    • Home Security Package
    • Special Offers
      • System Installation
      • Senior Protection Alert
    • Alarm Guard Blog
    • Contact Us
      • Terms of Service
      • Privacy Policy
      • Dealer Partner Program