Grab-and-run theft is the leading cause of loss for WA bottle shops — particularly for premium spirits, whisky, and wine. Wide exit lanes, age verification duties, and high-value products in easy reach create a perfect storm for opportunistic and organised theft.
Great White Security installs AM EAS bottle security systems, wide-aisle detection pedestals, and Dahua surveillance for Perth liquor retailers — including after-hours alarm protection.
Liquor retail has a unique combination of risk factors that make it one of the highest-loss retail formats in WA.
Premium spirits ($80–$400+ per bottle) are the most targeted category. They're compact, immediately resaleable, and the resale market is well-established.
Most bottle shops have wide exits to accommodate trolleys and bulk purchases. Standard single-antenna EAS pedestals cover only ~90cm — wide exits are frequently unprotected.
Age verification requirements mean staff attention is focused at the counter, not the aisles. Shoplifters know this and time their attempts during age-checking interactions.
Many WA bottle shops trade until 10pm or later. Later trading hours correlate with higher-risk customer profiles and reduced staffing levels.
Heavy, fragile bottles limit staff ability to pursue fleeing shoplifters safely. If a thief drops a bottle, it creates a hazard. Many retailers have a no-pursuit policy, making detection at the point of theft critical.
Premium spirits are targeted by organised retail crime networks who systematically visit multiple WA bottle shops. The same individuals may hit the same store repeatedly across different sessions.
AM 58kHz (Acousto-Magnetic) is the right EAS technology for liquor stores. Unlike RF 8.2MHz, which can be degraded by the liquid content of bottles, AM operates at a fixed 58kHz frequency that maintains consistent detection performance regardless of what's on the shelf.
AM also supports wider gate configurations than RF — critical for bottle shops where wide exits for trolley access would leave gaps in RF coverage. A dual-antenna AM configuration covers up to 2 metres — enough for the widest bottle shop exit.
Clip-on tags that attach to the bottle cap or neck. Tamper-evident and clearly visible — a strong visual deterrent. Removed at POS with a standard detacher. Cannot be removed without breaking the seal on most designs.
EAS-tagged shelf hooks that prevent product being removed from the shelf unless deactivated. Suited to high-theft SKUs where bottle cap tagging every item is not practical.
Dual AM antennas configured as a wide gate — up to 2 metres of detection coverage. Suitable for trolley exits and drive-through configurations. We measure your specific exit dimensions during the site assessment.
EAS stops tagged bottles from leaving the store undetected. CCTV identifies who triggered the alarm, records the attempt, and builds the evidence package for police. Together, they address both prevention and response.
Bottle shops are frequently targeted for after-hours break-in. Smash-and-grab attacks for premium spirits are a specific WA pattern. After-hours protection is not optional.
Professional-grade wireless alarm with door/window sensors, glass break detection, and motion detectors covering the entire store floor. Instant mobile alerts to the owner and professional monitoring station.
Discreet panic buttons at the POS counter and back office for staff to trigger a silent alarm during late-night robbery attempts. Linked to monitoring station for police dispatch without confrontation.
Dahua outdoor cameras configured to detect motion in the car park and at shutters after hours. Mobile alerts notify the owner before an intruder reaches the building.
24/7 alarm monitoring with verified response — a monitoring centre reviews CCTV footage before dispatching police, reducing false alarm callouts and ensuring genuine incidents get rapid response.
Book a free security assessment for your liquor store. We'll measure your exits, assess your product risk profile, and recommend the right AM EAS and CCTV combination.