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    I'm not sure I know anyone with an extensive criminal history. But from the people I knew in high school, some of my peers engaged in drug dealing (drugs themselves), shoplifting... the list goes on. I feel like if I knew them better I could say more about their behavior. From what I remember about those people I once knew is that they were fairly closed off. The only people they talked to were people they trusted, and often that meant that they were involved in criminal acts as well. They were not

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    One S on top extremely fast past the cash register toward the entrance as well as the restrooms according to the floor plan. Johnson worried that he was shoplifting yelled for him to stop, but White instead continued even faster. Johnston ran and intercepted him near the entrance to the restroom and told White he was being detained for shoplifting. White said “I haven’t done anything wrong! I just need to go!” Johnston asked him if he had a receipt for the items in the cart.

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    On May 8, 2018, at approximately 1634 hours, I Deputy Sheriff Javion Brown responded to Winn Dixie, 100 International Parkway, Lake Mary, unincorporated Seminole County in reference to an over with shoplifting. Upon arrival, I made contact with Managers Ashlee Beckham and Edward Bowers, who provided me with a sworn written statement. Bowers stated on 5/7/18 at approximately 1422 hours, two black females entered the store selected ten cans of Enfamil baby formula valued at $17.99 each and placed

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    Shoplifting is one of the crimes that have been existing in our society today. It is considered as a significant problem adversely affecting both the establishment or store and consumers. It is because of a high financial loss, some people tend to commit shoplifting to support their needs. Other reason is that most of the people want to acquire something in an instant manner, that’s why they tend to shoplifter for them to save time and well, effort. They also commit this kind of crime because they

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    Currently, retailers are using cameras and smartphones to learn about their customers’ shopping experience and tendencies. Critics may argue that spying on customers is creepy, but it prevents shoplifting and gets customers good deals and coupons. First and foremost, by using cameras and smartphones prevents shoplifting. In the article How and Why Retail Stores Are Spying on You in paragraph nine, the author states “The system can also nab shoplifters.” By using this system more people will be aware that

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    may become addicted to shoplifting. After stealing once you will want to steal again. According to the National Association for Shoplifting Prevention, there are approximately 27 million shoplifters in our nation today. Around 25% of shoplifters are kids and 75% are adults. Many shoplifters say that the rush of shoplifting makes them want to do it again. Two young children, a hot summer day. They wait in the car. Little do they know that their nanny is in the store, shoplifting. Ten minutes pass, then

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    Shoplifting is a large concern of any retail store, including Rite Aid pharmacy. Employees are trained through continuing education what to look for when customers are possibly shoplifting. Customers with backpacks are not allowed to wander around the store. Backpack may be held behind the front register for customers. Security measures such as vault boxes are used on high risk items, and high priced items are kept at the front of the store behind the front registers. Employees are made aware monthly

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    On Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at approximately 1459 hours, I responded to Dollar Tree, 1459 Iris Drive, in reference to a report of a shoplifting. When I arrived to the location, Sgt. Staton advised me that she had witness a shoplifting. Daine Stifler, the manager, noticed on camera that Tisa Gilbert had taken unidentified items and concealed them in her purse. Sgt. Staton made contact with Stifler and placed her into custody. Items that were taken; Pepto-Bismol, sleep aid, canned tuna (2), Tide

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    losing millions of dollars in revenue yearly because of shoplifting. Some business owners have tried to guard against shoplifting by using surveillance and by using plain clothes lost prevention team members. The major problem arises when a member of the lost prevention team suspects a customer is stealing. This paper will attempt to discuss the issues with false imprisonment, a business right to detain individuals suspected of shoplifting and measurements a business can take to protect itself against

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    This case involves the suspect shoplifting from the Vons Grocery Store in violation of PC 459.5(a)-Shoplifting. LOCATION DESCRIPTION: This incident took place at The Vons Grocery Store, which is a large business located at 155 W. California Boulevard. LOSS/RECOVERED: • Franzia Merlot Wine worth $18.00. The loss was returned to the Vons Grocery Store. INVESTIGATION: On 04-22-16 at approximately 1633 hours, I was dispatched to a shoplifting investigation that occurred at

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