Install CCTV cams in outlets, police tell Tasmac authorities

Coimbatore: In view of the recent burglaries at three Tasmac outlets, the city police have instructed Tasmac authorities to ramp up security and install CCTV cameras in all outlets.
A seven-member gang had decamped with 1,500 liquor bottles worth Rs 1.50 lakh from shop 1570 near the Coimbatore International Airport on May 27. The Peelamedu police arrested three people in connection with the case on Saturday. They are on the lookout for four more people.
“The outlet is in an isolated area and there was no CCTV camera. We had instructed the shop supervisor to install cameras a few months ago,” a police officer said.
Deputy commissioner of police E S Uma said that 30% of Tasmac shops lack CCTV facility. “We have advised Tasmac authorities to install cameras, which would help us identify culprits. We have also advised the officials to strengthen security systems at all outlets. Police personnel on night patrol will visit the shops regularly,” she said.
Two people broke open Tasmac outlet 1521 on Variety Hall Road on May 23 to steal 430 brandy and whisky bottles and 23 beer bottles worth Rs 90,000. They sold the bottles to residents of nearby CMCH Colony. There were no CCTV cameras at the shop. Police collected footage from nearby shops and arrested two youths.
On April 26, miscreants broke into Tasmac shop 1725 on Lawley Road – Marudhamalai Road junction to steal Rs 10.72 lakh. The shop had no CCTV camera.