Can't see it. Can't steal it.

Ancaster Jewellers: Armed Robbery Stopped Before It Starts

After surviving a brutal armed robbery in late 2024, Ancaster Jewellers knew something had to change. They didn't just want deterrence — they wanted disruption. They needed a defence that wouldn't rely on lengthy police response times or vulnerable infrastructure. Something immediate. Intelligent. Ruthless.

Enter Connect and Protect, our trusted Canadian partner. Together, they installed a Smoke Screen security fog system that turns the tables on any would-be thief — no delays, no mercy, just rapid-response fog that forces intruders to abandon their mission before it begins.

What Is Security Fog?

Security fog is an active deterrent system that fills a space with dense, non-toxic fog when triggered — obliterating visibility, disorienting intruders, and forcing a rapid retreat. It's clean. It's safe. And when deployed correctly, it can stop a robbery before it even begins.

At Ancaster Jewellers, the moment a panic button is pressed, the fog system activates and the store is engulfed in thick fog within seconds. Intruders can't see the stock. They can't navigate. They can't steal.

"You can't see your hand in front of your face. So you can't steal what you can't see."

— Jean-Pierre Verbunt, Owner, Ancaster Jewellers

Why the System Works

• → Instant Deployment. Panic button activated — 30 seconds of disorienting fog.
• → Residue-Free. Water-based vapour that doesn't damage jewellery, displays, or interiors.
• → Visual Barrier. Intruders lose their bearings instantly — zero visibility in seconds.
• → Psychological Deterrent. The knowledge of a fog system on-site is often enough to prevent attacks entirely.
• → Insurance Approved. Recognised by major US and Canadian insurers as a qualifying active deterrent.

The Results

Since installing the Smoke Screen security fog system, Ancaster Jewellers has experienced zero follow-up attempts. The intruder threat has been neutralised — not just physically, but psychologically.

"We just want to slow them down and protect our people." — Russell Verbunt, Ancaster Jewellers

Partner Insight: Connect and Protect

Connect and Protect, based in Halton, Ontario, is our trusted Canadian distributor — bringing Smoke Screen's security fog technology to high-value commercial and retail spaces across Canada.

"Fog security is already trusted in many spaces across the globe. What we're seeing now is Canadian retailers waking up to its potential." — Derek Hopkins, Connect and Protect