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If Your Business Is Robbed

After Your Business Is Robbed

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If your business is robbed, here are steps you need to take immediately after the robbery;

  • Lock your business.

  • Ask any witnesses to stay until the police arrive.

  • Call the police and remain on the line.

  • Call your business owner, manager, or other designated person.

  • Call the security hotline, if applicable.

  • Don't touch anything the robber may have touched.

  • Write down a description of the robber and the weapon as soon as you are able.</font>

    Source: Los Angeles Police Department

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