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In the heart of Singapore, there was a bustling street filled
with goldsmiths. However, lately, these shops have been the
targets of numerous robberies. It seemed that the robbers were
becoming bolder and more daring with each passing day.
Despite the repeated incidents, the goldsmiths were still
reluctant to ___1___ any
protective grilles or security measures in their shops. They
feared that such measures would drive away their customers,
resulting in a significant loss of business.
The insurance companies were also ___2___
to impose stricter security requirements on the goldsmiths, as
they were afraid of losing out to their competitors. However,
some insurance firms had started selectively imposing more
stringent ___3___
requirements on shops located in areas that were frequently
targeted by robbers.
The police were becoming increasingly ___4___
about the rise in the number of goldsmith robberies. Most of the
robbers used axes and hammers to ___5___
the glass showcases and steal the jewelry. Some of them were
even armed with guns, which made the situation even more
dangerous.
To make matters worse, the goldsmiths and their staff freeze
when the robbers strike, which makes it difficult for them to
raise the alarm or call for help. In some cases, the robbers ___6___
over the display counters and force the staff to open the
showcases at gunpoint.
In light of these incidents, the ___7___
suggests that the goldsmiths erect a 1.5 meter metal grille
barrier or shatterproof glass panels ___8___
the counters or showcases. This would provide an added layer of
protection and allow the staff to activate the silent alarm,
which would be ___9___ to a
central monitoring station manned by security companies.
The police emphasized that this was an important measure that
needed to be taken as most workers ___10___
when robbers strike. By installing these security measures, the
goldsmiths would be able to protect themselves and their staff,
and help the police catch the culprits before they could get
away.
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