The National Police have arrested a Spanish woman accused of participating in the robbery of a game room in Palma. The events occurred at the end of March, when two hooded individuals burst into the premises at six in the morning. One of them, armed with a kitchen knife, blocked the door and threatened the employee to steal the cash register.
Perimeter security fails when there is no early warning system 🚨
The case highlights the need for more robust access control systems in nighttime establishments. An automatic lock with a locking sensor or a camera with real-time intrusion detection would have sent an alert to the owner's mobile phone. Additionally, modern cash registers allow activating a delayed opening mode that prevents the immediate delivery of money, buying time for a police response.
Robbery with a kitchen knife: the new concept of fast food 🍴
The suspect chose a kitchen knife for her misdeed, a utensil more suited to a dinner than a robbery. Perhaps she thought that if caught, she could justify that she was on her way to a barbecue. The truth is, at six in the morning, the only thing cooking in that game room was a crime with a side of handcuffs. At least the employee came out unharmed, which is more than can be said for the culinary reputation of the weapon.