code5® gets police to scene minutes after burglars push man

Managing Director Marcus Lynock of Business Protection Services found out the value of SitexOrbis code5® lone worker protection first hand when he was assaulted by burglars at a remote cottage in rural Driffield, near Hull.

He’d had code5® put on to his mobile phone for just such situations so that operators trained in handling incidents could find him, get him the necessary support and record the event for use in any legal proceedings.

After arriving at an abandoned farm to do a health and safety survey, he was concerned to see a red van parked between two sheds and therefore noted its registration.

When a male came to the front window of a farm cottage, he used his mobile to speak to the site’s administrator who confirmed that no one else was due to undertake any inspections.

Pressed code5® button for help

Marcus knew he had a problem and so phoned his control room as a precaution. He was right. As he approached the door, two intruders rushed out and thrust him to the ground. With his hand on his phone, he pressed his code5® button for help.

The two men sprinted down the driveway and together with a third sped off in the van, narrowly missing Marcus who lay on the ground with an injured knee that prevented him giving chase.

Quick response

Within five minutes the police arrived at the scene having been summoned by SitexOrbis operators as soon as Marcus pressed the code5® button.

Using Marcus’ description of the vehicle and its occupants, the police were able to apprehend the criminals quickly.

Could have been worse

The damage caused to the property could amount to £100,000. However, it could have been so much worse if Marcus had not had his wits about him and pressed the code5® button.

Marcus said:

“All the thieves were arrested by the police – some at the site and some in subsequent house raids. It’s a great example of how code5® enables security guards and the police to work together.

“At Business Protection Services, we are committed to protecting our staff and our clients’ sites. code5® gives us, and our clients, peace of mind because we know we can respond to emergencies immediately.”