A smash and grab is a particular form of burglary. The distinctive characteristics of a smash and grab are the elements of speed and surprise. A smash and grab involves smashing a barrier, usually a display window in a shop or a showcase, grabbing valuables, and then making a quick getaway, without concern for setting off alarms or creating noise.

A smash and grab burglary can occur in many scenarios, both in broad daylight and at night, and the perpetrators can range from experienced thieves to impulsive vandals. Typically, display windows and showcases that are in enclosed areas, such as shopping malls and office buildings, are less vulnerable to smash and grab raids than those on open streets – particularly where the streets are poorly lit or unobserved.  There has been a increase of smash and grab crimes that involve ramming a truck or car through the walls of a convenience store or gas station in order to remove the ATM from the premises and recover the cash.

The greatest cost of smash and grab burglary can often be in replacing the windows or walls, which can sometimes far exceed the cost of the goods that are stolen.

 

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