Theft crews are getting bolder. In the early hours of the morning, a vehicle was stolen from a dealership in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. According to local police, the suspect simply entered an unlocked vehicle on the lot and drove off. No broken windows. No forced entry. No alert.
The dealership didn’t know the vehicle was gone until it was too late.
The Pattern Is Clear
This isn’t an isolated incident. Similar hits have happened across the country, organized, fast, and often unnoticed until the next business day. Cameras catch footage. Alarms may trip. But by the time anyone responds, the vehicle is long gone.
What Passive Security Misses
Traditional surveillance systems weren’t built to prevent these types of thefts. Motion-activated alerts and alarm logs don’t stop someone from quietly slipping onto your lot, hopping in an unlocked car, and leaving.
In this case, the vehicle was likely targeted well in advance. Crews often scout inventory days before the hit. They know where the keys are. They know where the gaps are. And they’re in and out in minutes.
What Active Monitoring Does Differently
EyeQ’s Virtual Guard isn’t passive. It doesn’t just record. It watches in real time, and takes action. The moment someone steps onto the lot outside business hours, EyeQ agents respond:
- Audio deterrence triggers to stop intruders before damage is done
- Live operators assess the threat and escalate as needed
- Law enforcement is contacted with verified video, improving response time
Don’t Wait for the Next Morning
Dealership theft isn’t slowing down. If anything, it’s getting smarter. Passive cameras and delayed alerts won’t cut it.
If you want to prevent these losses, you need eyes that act, not just watch.
