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Woman Arrested for Burglaries at Multiple New Hampshire Self-Storage Facilities

Mar 25, 2020

A woman has been arrested for multiple burglaries that occurred at New Hampshire self-storage facilities last spring. Katie Regan, 32, of Haverhill, N.H., faces charges of theft in Hampstead, Londonderry and Windham. She’s accused of cutting the...

Man Nabbed for String of Georgetown, KY, Self-Storage Burglaries

Mar 25, 2020

Police arrested a man in connection with a recent string of burglaries at Self Storage Center 3 in Georgetown, Ky. As many as 26 units were breached at 1998 Oxford Drive, according to sources...

Cyber Scams to Avoid During the Coronavirus Pandemic and Other Times of Crisis

Mar 25, 2020

Safeguarding your self-storage business against cyber attacks is always important, but it’s even more critical in times of crisis when the criminal element will step up its game. Here’s how to practice “virtual hygiene” during the coronavirus...

Police Arrest Suspect in Bristol, TN, Self-Storage Burglaries

Mar 17, 2020

Police arrested a man last week in connection with a string of self-storage burglaries that took place in Bristol, Tenn., and surrounding areas. Investigators received reports of several break-ins earlier in the week, according to a press release...

Trio Arrested for Burglaries of Lucenda Self Storage in Plattsburgh, NY

Mar 04, 2020

Three people were arrested last week in connection with a series of burglaries at Lucenda Self Storage in Plattsburgh, N.Y. The thefts at 290 Margaret St. occurred between Feb. 18 and 27, according to Plattsburgh City Police Chief Levi Ritter. A...

Predicting and Avoiding Violence in the Self-Storage Workplace

Feb 26, 2020

When it comes to predicting and avoiding violence in your self-storage workplace, there are many methods and myths out there. Learn why awareness of staff behavior is more effective than profiling and other common approaches.

ISS News Desk: Self-Storage Operators Help Law Enforcement, Thwart Thieves

Feb 19, 2020

Self-storage facilities are often seen as easy targets for crime, but industry-wide improvements to staff hiring, manager training, security and technology are helping operators get the upper hand in fighting corruption and helping law enforcement...

Man Indicted for Burglary of Azle, TX, Self-Storage Units

Feb 19, 2020

A grand jury in Parker County, Texas, has indicted a man for breaking into several units last month at Hometown Self Storage in Azle, Texas. Stephen James Curry, 37, was charged on Feb. 6 with six counts of theft. If convicted, he faces jail time...

U-Haul Staff Frees Great Dane From Battle Creek, MI, Self-Storage Unit

Feb 13, 2020

The staff of a U-Haul Self Storage facility in Battle Creek, Mich., recently found a Great Dane in one of the facility’s units, and now they’re working with a local animal shelter to find it a home. The Calhoun County Animal Shelter is accepting...

Rexburg, ID, Self-Storage Facility Cooperates With Authorities in Case of Missing Children

Feb 07, 2020

Authorities in Rexburg, Idaho, are investigating the high-profile case of two missing children, and local self-storage operator Self Storage Plus, where the boys’ mother rented a unit in October, is doing its part to assist. Tylee Ryan, 17, and...