Remote controlled theft deterrent system

An apparatus for minimizing loss from an unauthorized entry into an enclosure, comprising:

• circuit means for detecting unauthorized entry into the enclosure;
• a noxious gas capable of rendering the enclosure temporarily uninhabitable by humans;
• canister means for holding said noxious gas and selectively delivering said noxious gas into said enclosure, said canister means including valve means for controlling said selective delivery of said noxious gas therefrom, and further including solenoid means for selectively operating said valve means to deliver said noxious gas;
• control means for monitoring said circuit means and triggering the delivery of said noxious gas into said enclosure by said canister means upon an unauthorized entry into the enclosure;
• remote control means for generating a wireless signal for selectively arming and disarming said control means, said control means including receiver means for receiving said wireless signal and selectively arming and disarming the device;
• and
• safety means for precluding the inadvertent delivery of said noxious gas from said canister means into the enclosure.