There are a lot of cities losing a lot of stores, because they won’t prosecute the lower crimes. Could be there’s a conspiracy there somewhere to destroy the cities and the neighborhoods a tiny nibble at a time. Who benefits? Follow the money (or the politics).
I worked with Loss-Prevention and caught some real doozies! It’s who you least suspect sometimes, and if you didn’t really SEE them steal, for yourself, forgetaboutit!
This reminds me of when I worked as a retail security officer a few years ago. I’ve gone back to working in sales as I found the security aspect was too confrontational and had too many loopholes as well.
While monitoring the self checkouts at W-M I once saw a woman scan a kitchen trash can full of merch. I could tell it had other items but it was truly obvious when she could hardly lift the plastic can to scan it. After she paid and headed for the door I asked if I could help her and asked about the items in the trash can. She said she had no ideal that they were in there. She unloaded the un-paid for items and went on her way. By this time the shift Customer Service Manager (CSM) had come up and I told him what had happened without making any accusations against her. I was some what surprised he let her leave with no other action. This was in the before Covid19 days and was during the 10 PM till 7 AM shift.
In many jurisdictions, there is not a (legal, prosecutable) theft until the suspect actually exits the premises without payment. And it can be even more challenging. Here, Loss Prevention has to have witnessed selection, concealment, failure to pay, and exiting, WITH VISUAL CONTINUITY THROUGHOUT to have a valid apprehension.
Shinrinder Premium Member over 1 year ago
Very prescient.
Farside99 over 1 year ago
There are a lot of cities losing a lot of stores, because they won’t prosecute the lower crimes. Could be there’s a conspiracy there somewhere to destroy the cities and the neighborhoods a tiny nibble at a time. Who benefits? Follow the money (or the politics).
Chithing Premium Member over 1 year ago
If one guy can clean you out, then maybe you should rethink your career choices.
Zebrastripes over 1 year ago
I worked with Loss-Prevention and caught some real doozies! It’s who you least suspect sometimes, and if you didn’t really SEE them steal, for yourself, forgetaboutit!
Calvinist1966 over 1 year ago
This reminds me of when I worked as a retail security officer a few years ago. I’ve gone back to working in sales as I found the security aspect was too confrontational and had too many loopholes as well.
ta4031982 over 1 year ago
While monitoring the self checkouts at W-M I once saw a woman scan a kitchen trash can full of merch. I could tell it had other items but it was truly obvious when she could hardly lift the plastic can to scan it. After she paid and headed for the door I asked if I could help her and asked about the items in the trash can. She said she had no ideal that they were in there. She unloaded the un-paid for items and went on her way. By this time the shift Customer Service Manager (CSM) had come up and I told him what had happened without making any accusations against her. I was some what surprised he let her leave with no other action. This was in the before Covid19 days and was during the 10 PM till 7 AM shift.
brklnbern over 1 year ago
I don’t know. Looks like plenty of stock is left.
paullp Premium Member over 1 year ago
I don’t understand the punchline, “Without him, there is no store!” What does that mean? Explanations, anyone?
joelvca over 1 year ago
In many jurisdictions, there is not a (legal, prosecutable) theft until the suspect actually exits the premises without payment. And it can be even more challenging. Here, Loss Prevention has to have witnessed selection, concealment, failure to pay, and exiting, WITH VISUAL CONTINUITY THROUGHOUT to have a valid apprehension.