It was a big deal a few weeks ago when burglars broke into the Walgreen's Liquors on St. Andrews Blvd in Boca Raton, Fl. The surveillance video was a big news hit. Boca Police parked a car outside with a camera facing the store for a few weeks. I used it as a backdrop for a holiday card for a few close friends.
So, Walgreen's hires contractors to install protective devices. They put in big doors with an exposed mechanical structure. More appropriate for Home Depot. But it would keep the damn thieves out.
Tonight I find out that the protective devices are going to be removed. There were complaints that this was not acceptable in Boca Raton.
Maybe the fact there is a Mayoral election coming up had something to do with it, as well as condo commandos.
I would err on the side of the burglars and screw the aesthetics. Get real.
