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[Kachina624]

@Twins Mom   You could probably pick up some of those bargains from ULTA on eBay.  I haven't heard of problems from our larger stores with security like Macy's and Dillard's.

[Icegoddess]

I've never had a problem in my Kohls and mine has the Amazon return, so that's handy. I don't go often, but I do like their Croft & Barrow T's & Turtlenecks.  It's more than likely a store policy made as an attempt to protect the employees.  I don't really know of any stores around here that has security guards, and I really don't think they want their employees trying to chase down a possibly armed shoplifter.

Back before the pandemic, I was in a JoAnn's and I noticed a man pushing a cart out of the store full of stuff.  I had just gotten to the checkout counter, so I pointed it out to the cashier and she just shrugged her shouldders and said there was nothing she could do.  I guess they don't even notify the police for fear of retaliation.  

[gizmogal]

The Kohl's I visit in Brooklyn, NY has two guards standing right at the entrance/exit. There is one security guy on each floor and he's visible and walking around to be observant.  It is most plausible to believe a shoplifter would not get far past the exit without being hailed to stop. If they kept walking (or running) they would be physically detained. Shoplifting attempts in Brooklyn are as common as everywhere else, but not very successful . 

Kohl's around my way is very orderly, the merchandise is kept neat and well supplied, and it's big, busy and easy to shop. Checkout lines tend to be long but move fast. No one gets unruly and I think shoplifters are appropriately discouraged.

[MG Chris]

I worked at Olive Garden for six years. Their policy was that if someone tried to dash and dine, we were to do nothing. They felt our lives were more important than The cost of a meal. This is no different.

[mspatmac]

No issues with my Kohls and if there was the police would get involved.  I do not live in the city but in the burbs.  

It is not Kohls fault, their employees are safer by avoiding the criminals and no violence will happen as demonstrated with all the smash and grabs in many cities.  If the criminals are caught there is no prosecution.  Look to the lack of leadership and possibly lack of enough police, but not the store.

[meallen616]

I shop Kohls but mostly online. I just received a 30% off coupon so I bought some petite joggers and gloria vanderbilt amanda petite jeans. I haven't been to the store in awhile,but, I hope anyone shopping at any Kohls is safe! All this shoplifting has to stop, no matter what type of stores! When you see smash and grab on tv, it's crazy!

[4kitties]

This sort of theft does not happen in my little city.  But is quite the problem upstate in the Chicago area.

My Kohls is quite safe and I shop there often.

[50Mickey]

@Kachina624    I have had a Kohl's account for years and I shop there when I need something. Their sales are great and their discount coupons and Kohl's cash can't be beat.  I have never seen anything like what you describe people walking out with arm loads of items and not paying. I don't put much stock in what people say they saw or heard about on the Internet. The Kohl's stores where I shop are clean, well stocked and usually have friendly helpful sales staff. And I have never once felt uneasy or uncomfortable in a Kohl's store.   

I know there are those who don't like Kohl's for some reason and that's their right but to paint Kohl's like the stores need armed guards because of looters and  criminals to me is a bit of a stretch. 

[Greeneyedlady21]

Whole lotta fear mongering

[Another new name Sue]

@SharkE but somebody has to be brave enough to follow the thieves out to their car. If they're the type of person who steals like that, they could also be the type of person who would hurt you. It's a good idea though, to get the license plate. Maybe there ie a safer way.  While I completely appreciate all security guards, not all would be more effective than just talking to thieves who would probably just carry on with the theft. I guess security guards could take pics of the person and lic plate. 

This style theft does happen. A previous poster seems to doubt. I like Kohls, they have good deals, but our local one closed. I have shopped Kohls online. We shopped high and low for our favorite pants, and Kohls had them.