Attractive and 'Pilfer-Proof' - A stapled box leaves a clear, unmarred surface;no part of the box is obscured (especially print) and the box achieves its function as a messenger.
Last week all their silver was stolen; this week they’re putting in a burglar alarm! That’s really shutting the stable door after the horse has bolted.
Hagrid had sent a furry brown wallet that had fangs, which were presumably supposed to be an anti-theft device, but unfortunately prevented Harry putting any money in without getting his fingers ripped off.
At Duane Reade's store in the Port Authority bus depot, the shelf-stable product Spam — only $3.99 a can — is now being stocked in plastic, anti-theft cases.
In a written statement, the automaker said that a small group of basic, low cost Hyundai cars on the road in the U.S. today " are not equipped with push-button ignitions and immobilizing anti-theft devices."