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According to reports from Niagara county in NY, two cigarette shops were recently burglarized — one for the third time. This raises some concerns that electronic cigarette shops might be prime targets for would-be burglars.

Electronic cigarette shops are sprouting up all over the U.S. Many seem to be started by first time retail shop owners. This also tends to mean the business has limited funds for security. E-cig shops, because of their relative newness tend to have newer electronics — many even forgo use of a traditional point-of-sale system for simply an iPad. All these things make them targets for theft.

Electronic cigarettes as a product are also rather well suited for theft. They can be rather expensive for their size and weight. They’re are barely track-able as a product on the market — making them easy to sell without significant risk.

This means new e-cig businesses need to keep on their toes. Even in low-crime areas where it’s easy to forget basic security measures, there’s a lot to be lost. The most recent theft in Niagara Falls reportedly hit the company for around $14,800 in lost products, equipment, and cash.

This might not be a trend yet, but new businesses often make easy targets. Even after coverage of damages, the loss of extra time at work, reordering product, and having repairs done can cost a new business resources it can’t afford to lose.

Our well wishes go out to those businesses that have been hurt by these activities.