Re: Would you stop a thief?

Tinkrbl44 · ‎08-23-2010

@software wrote:
Nothing.

Many times, stores allow shoplifters to leave the store, employees are told not to engage.
If the store has a strong security presence, only security is allowed to handle.

You assume she was shoplifting. I have a handbag that sets off alarms.

It's very wrong, but it's not my circus and not my monkey.

Try it in my house and I'll have a surprise waiting.

@software

I used to have a Motorola phone that would set off alarms when I walked IN the store. Everyone standing nearby as I entered always looked confused. LOL

Tinkrbl44 · ‎08-23-2010

@shopperqvc wrote:
No! I've been robbed at gun point, not fun. Maybe get a license plate or car description, but stay low.
I've also followed a shoplifter through the store as an employee. I let the lady know she was found out, but I stayed far enough away that she just decided to walk out.
Engaging someone isn't the job of a minor employee or a customer. Security has ways of watching without getting close. There's reasons for that. Yes, a gun could be used, but knives are popular as well. I'm no hero for a small piece of merchandise. Whatever it is they are taking out on a bag or under their coat isn't worth the harm they can do to you.

Unless it's a child being taken, stay safe.

@shopperqvc

I agree.

software · ‎06-08-2016

@Tinkrbl44 wrote:
@software wrote:
Nothing.

Many times, stores allow shoplifters to leave the store, employees are told not to engage.
If the store has a strong security presence, only security is allowed to handle.

You assume she was shoplifting. I have a handbag that sets off alarms.

It's very wrong, but it's not my circus and not my monkey.

Try it in my house and I'll have a surprise waiting.
@software

I used to have a Motorola phone that would set off alarms when I walked IN the store. Everyone standing nearby as I entered always looked confused. LOL

That's interesting!

Do you think it was the battery, or the actual phone.

Wrapping my brain around this one.

Tinkrbl44 · ‎08-23-2010

@software wrote:
@Tinkrbl44 wrote:
@software wrote:
Nothing.

Many times, stores allow shoplifters to leave the store, employees are told not to engage.
If the store has a strong security presence, only security is allowed to handle.

You assume she was shoplifting. I have a handbag that sets off alarms.

It's very wrong, but it's not my circus and not my monkey.

Try it in my house and I'll have a surprise waiting.
@software

I used to have a Motorola phone that would set off alarms when I walked IN the store. Everyone standing nearby as I entered always looked confused. LOL

That's interesting!
Do you think it was the battery, or the actual phone.
Wrapping my brain around this one.

@software

Yeah .. kinda strange .... it's rather startling to set off alarms.

The grocery store I used had a cashier that had been at that store forever, and once she told me that the only cell phones that ever set off their alarm were Motorolas.

I have absolutely no idea what that could mean ... if you figure it out, please let me know, lol.