Abstract: A theft deterrent device comprises an anchor means for securing the theft deterrent device to the bottom surface area of a secured item, a thin high tensile wire means operably connected to the anchor means for extending through a small drill hole in a horizontal mounting surface, and a locking means below the bottom of the horizontal mounting surface for coupling with and tensioning the thin high tensile wire means, whereby when the thin wire means is extended through the small drill hole and coupled with the locking means the theft deterrent device and the secured item are secured to the horizontal mounting surface.