Could have stopped a shoplifting? WWGDD?

The_Arbiter · 16 Jan 2020 at 18:27

Saw a guy the other day at self checkout, scan, bag, and contactless his card, then walk out. Auto piloted to his checkout, started to scan my stuff, till say payment declined, i went back into the queue. The employees didn't notice/were busy, then i told the security guard when i walked out, he wasn't that interested it seemed. Made a point that i wasn't sure if it was intended or not, but wouldn't have bothered if the guard wasn't near the exit as it was a supermarket, and liked mentioned not an independent store which would make me say something. Seems like a half decent way of buying enough time to walk out.

As for OP question, sure if it was obvious he was being chased, and i wasn't too tired to care, sure i'd of jumped him. But would depend on my mood and the shop. But impossible to really say unless you're in that situation tbf.

something daft already!! · 16 Jan 2020 at 18:31

I'd mind my own business. Someone is paid to worry about that.

builder22 · 16 Jan 2020 at 18:34

if someone's mental enough to run out a shop with a basket full of shopping I won't be going near them

my local Morrisons has a security guard anyway so wouldn't have to worry either way

mjt · 16 Jan 2020 at 18:35

The_Arbiter said:
Saw a guy the other day at self checkout, scan, bag, and contactless his card, then walk out. Auto piloted to his checkout, started to scan my stuff, till say payment declined, i went back into the queue. The employees didn't notice/were busy, then i told the security guard when i walked out, he wasn't that interested it seemed. Made a point that i wasn't sure if it was intended or not, but wouldn't have bothered if the guard wasn't near the exit as it was a supermarket, and liked mentioned not an independent store which would make me say something. Seems like a half decent way of buying enough time to walk out.

As for OP question, sure if it was obvious he was being chased, and i wasn't too tired to care, sure i'd of jumped him. But would depend on my mood and the shop. But impossible to really say unless you're in that situation tbf.

How could he get out of the self scan?
Are there not barriers that require you to scan the receipt in the UK?

AndyCr15 · 16 Jan 2020 at 18:37

mrbell1984 said:
Not up in the Northeast UK they don't they release the footage to see if anyone can identify them then they put out a warrant for their arrest for shop lifting. Indeed there are priorities.

Yeah, not down here in London... Police are very slow to react to something small like shoplifting, it's a long way down the priorities.

Uther · 16 Jan 2020 at 18:39

mjt said:
How could he get out of the self scan?
Are there not barriers that require you to scan the receipt in the UK?

Nope, and you have the option of declining a paper receipt anyway so unless someone was watching it sounds like an easy scam!

Lethal` · 16 Jan 2020 at 18:44

mjt said:
How could he get out of the self scan?
Are there not barriers that require you to scan the receipt in the UK?

Never heard of this. Recently every supermarket seems to be implementing cameras level with your face at the self service and a huge screen acting as a mirror. I don't quite see the point beyond saying "We're watching you!".

Malevolence · 16 Jan 2020 at 18:51

Ahleckz said:
What would you have done and why?

Nothing at all.

It's none of my business.
The supermarkets employee people specifically to do this, and I'm not one of them.
Who helps you financially if said shoplifter pulls a knife/screwdriver and sticks you with it?
What happens if said shoplifter bangs it's head when you trip them up and suffers a serious injury and/or dies? That's you ******!
It's none of my business.

Gary* · 16 Jan 2020 at 18:53

mjt said:
How could he get out of the self scan?
Are there not barriers that require you to scan the receipt in the UK?

Nah, I've only seen that in HyperU or Carrefour

Deleted member 77746 · 16 Jan 2020 at 18:54

AndyCr15 said:
Yeah, not down here in London... Police are very slow to react to something small like shoplifting, it's a long way down the priorities.

We don't get many murders up here this is probably why priorities are different lol

garsands · 16 Jan 2020 at 19:09

Sales staff are told not to tackle shoplifters and just let them go as its not worth the risk.
Stores also have a budget for unknown loss to take into account shoplifting.

Orionaut · 16 Jan 2020 at 19:12

garsands said:
Sales staff are told not to tackle shoplifters and just let them go as its not worth the risk.
Stores also have a budget for unknown loss to take into account shoplifting.

Indeed, legend has it that The pilferage rate was actually used to monitor how attractively the goods were displayed.

Mcnumpty2323 · 16 Jan 2020 at 19:19

If he hasn't left the premises
Then surely technically he hasn't stolen anything
Would only be intent to steal perhaps.
Maybe he just had dementia or something
And then some have a go hero assaults him
That Would go down well
I don't think

Mark A · 16 Jan 2020 at 19:20

He could have had a knife or anything, i'd leave it to the security that are paid to deal with it personally.

R.P.L · 16 Jan 2020 at 19:20

I'd have rekt him mate.

Mcnumpty2323 said:
If he hasn't left the premises
Then surely technically he hasn't stolen anything
Would only be intent to steal perhaps.
Maybe he just had dementia or something
And then some have a go hero assaults him
That Would go down well
I don't think

Is this a poem?

Mcnumpty2323 · 16 Jan 2020 at 19:21

Is

R.P.L said:
I'd have rekt him mate.

Is this a poem?

That some sort of reference to my Dyslexia meaning I have to space text out?
That's the 2nd time someone has said that

Jono8 · 16 Jan 2020 at 19:22

Malevolence said:
Nothing at all.

It's none of my business.

The supermarkets employee people specifically to do this, and I'm not one of them.

Who helps you financially if said shoplifter pulls a knife/screwdriver and sticks you with it?

What happens if said shoplifter bangs it's head when you trip them up and suffers a serious injury and/or dies? That's you ******!

It's none of my business.

This. It isn't worth it.

DXP55 · 16 Jan 2020 at 19:23

Dear God -- :rolleyes:

Mark A · 16 Jan 2020 at 19:23

DXP55 said:
Dear God --

?

garsands · 16 Jan 2020 at 19:27

Mcnumpty2323 said:
If he hasn't left the premises
Then surely technically he hasn't stolen anything
Would only be intent to steal perhaps.
Maybe he just had dementia or something
And then some have a go hero assaults him
That Would go down well
I don't think

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