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[Kachina624]

I constantly read threads here about people shopping at Kohl's and raving about the bargains they get there and the fine merchandise.

I have a store near me and have been in it once when the need suddenly rose for some luggage for a trip.  I opened an account just to get a big discount and that's the last they saw of me.

There has recently been a lot of talk on the NextDoor app about a Kohl's somewhere in Albuquerque.  People report being in the store and seeing people grabbing arm loads of  any merchandise they can carry and walking out the door with it without anyone saying a word to them.

Employees have been instructed to let them go and they've been upset to the point if tears.  There are no security guards.  One woman left the store upset and returned later that day  to find metal gates across the entrance.  They were unable to control the thefts so they closed temporarily.

If I was a Kohls shopper, I'd think twice about becoming involved in a mess like that, especially considering the company policy of no protection for anybody.  Apparently some outraged customers have tried to stop the thieves or have followed them.  What's to keep gunfire from breaking out in the store?

Word has gotten around that thieves can take what they want from Kohl's, putting them, their employees and customers in a dangerous position.  Might want to keep that in mind.

[spumoni99]

I go in to my local Kohls a lot never had any issue.

[pdlinda]

@Kachina624   I know that in CA the LAW is that there is no prosecution for any soplifting UNDER $950.00!!!!

The police depts in many of the big cities there aren't even notified when events such as you mention take place because no one will prosecute the criminals.

Is there a similar law in N.M? 

Here in AZ, there is no such law.

[Kachina624]

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@pdlinda wrote:

@Kachina624   I know that in CA the LAW is that there is no prosecution for any soplifting UNDER $950.00!!!!

The police depts in many of the big cities there aren't even notified when events such as you mention take place because no one will prosecute the criminals.

Is there a similar law in N.M? 

Here in AZ, there is no such law.

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@pdlinda    I don't know what the limit is here but the big box hardware stores are suffering huge loses on tools.  People are up in arms so I think our legislature will enact some new laws to crack down on it next year.

[tansy]

The market where I shop in WA has a policy to not confront shoplifters.  It's the store's policy to protect its employees.  I am not sure if an attempt is made to get the license plate number.

Personally I do not care for Kohl's.

[Goodie2shoes]

I have a Kohls account and a store within a mile from me but I hardly ever shop there anymore. They recently opened a Sephora inside the Kohl's. I haven't heard anything re people walking out with items not paid for yet. The issues here are thugs breaking into  CBD dispensaries and Gun stores trying to steal but the stores have barriers they can't penetrate thank goodness. These idiots would rather steal than work a honest job ! Sad !!

[QVCkitty1]

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@Kachina624 wrote:

I constantly read threads here about people shopping at Kohl's and raving about the bargains they get there and the fine merchandise.

I have a store near me and have been in it once when the need suddenly rose for some luggage for a trip.  I opened an account just to get a big discount and that's the last they saw of me.

There has recently been a lot of talk on the NextDoor app about a Kohl's somewhere in Albuquerque.  People report being in the store and seeing people grabbing arm loads of  any merchandise they can carry and walking out the door with it without anyone saying a word to them.

Employees have been instructed to let them go and they've been upset to the point if tears.  There are no security guards.  One woman left the store upset and returned later that day  to find metal gates across the entrance.  They were unable to control the thefts so they closed temporarily.

If I was a Kohls shopper, I'd think twice about becoming involved in a mess like that, especially considering the company policy of no protection for anybody.  Apparently some outraged customers have tried to stop the thieves or have followed them.  What's to keep gunfire from breaking out in the store?

Word has gotten around that thieves can take what they want from Kohl's, putting them, their employees and customers in a dangerous position.  Might want to keep that in mind.

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I just do Kohls online.

[giova]

I have never had any issues with Kohl's and I like that they give Kohls cash, and they do Amazon returns.

[SharkE]

At Best Buy they get the license plate, turn into the law. Law follows up

[Twins Mom]

@Kachina624 

Its not just Kohl's and I don't believe its stores' fault. I believe it's an insurance policy thing.  ULTA gets hit here quite severely - same circumstances.  It does, however, make me hesitant to shop in smaller store like that because thieves usually armed.

The dollars walking out doors are crazy high. Someone has to be buying this merchandise..... Are we to believe those buying thus discounted stuff don't know where it comes from?