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Business Break-Ins in Sidney and North Saanich Highlight the Cost of Conventional Alarms

It’s time to stop installing unverified conventional motion sensor and door contact alarm systems and expect the Police or Community to figure out who is doing the break-ins

On August 26, 2025, a grey Ford Escape was stolen from the Enterprise car rental lot on Canora Road. That same night, Gurton’s Garage & Auto Sales was broken into on East Saanich Road. Less than two weeks later, another break-in hit National Car Rental on Malaview Avenue.

In a world where businesses are increasingly targeted by criminals, the recent surge in break-ins across Sidney and North Saanich is a wake-up call for all commercial property owners. With police linking a stolen SUV to a series of business break-and-enters, it’s clear that the threat is real and escalating.

By September 11, police had recovered the stolen SUV in Nanaimo, linking it to the series of break-and-enters. These cases remain under investigation, but the pattern is clear: organized criminals are targeting businesses, exploiting after-hours vulnerabilities.

Why Conventional Alarms Fail

Despite repeated incidents, many businesses still rely on traditional motion sensors and door contacts. These systems — designed nearly 80 years ago — can’t deter thieves or guarantee apprehensions. Instead, they:

  • Trigger after damage has already occurred
  • Depend on delayed responses
  • Leave owners with nothing but a police file and insurance claim

How Verified Security Changes the Outcome

If these sites had Sonitrol Verified Active Audio in place, the results would have been different:

  1. Real-time detection of the break-in as it began
  2. Immediate police dispatch with verified audio evidence
  3. Apprehension of suspects before significant losses occurred

With over 188,000 documented apprehensions, Sonitrol has proven that verified security is the difference between recording crime and stopping it.

Takeaway for Business Owners

Break-ins aren’t random — they’re repeat offenses against easy targets. Business owners who continue relying on outdated systems are gambling with their assets.

It’s not the police’s responsibility. It’s not the insurance company’s responsibility. It’s yours.

Contact Sonitrol Western Canada today to protect your business with Verified Security before you become the next headline.