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When people steal merchandise offered for sale
in a retail store it is referred to as
"shoplifting". To commit shoplifting one must
intend to permanently deprive the merchant of
the value of the merchandise. Shoplifting
most often occurs by concealing merchandise in a
purse, pocket or bag but can occur by a variety
of methods. Most shoplifters are amateurs.
However, there are growing numbers of people who
make their living by stealing from retail
stores.
Amateur shoplifters can be highly skilled, and
some steal almost every day, but don't do it to
make a living. Most amateurs are opportunistic,
crude in their methods, and are detected more
often than others. Professional shoplifters run
the gamut from being highly skilled to less than
competent.
Some professionals work in teams or use
elaborate distraction scenarios. The crude
professionals sometimes uses force and fear much
like gang intimidation and often commit
grab-and-run thefts. Being a professional means
that they steal merchandise for a living and
like other trades, practice makes perfect.
Theft of merchandise accounts for billions of
dollars of lost revenue for retailers nationwide
each year and the number keeps growing.
Remember, statistical surveys show that over 70%
of the theft is internal, meaning that it is
committed by store personnel.
At Secure-Tek, Inc., we provide professional
plain clothes agents, sometimes referred in the
industry as "store detectives". Our agents are
trained to blend into your environment and
observe your customers shop at your
establishment. Our techniques in loss
prevention result in the apprehension and arrest
of shoplifters which, in turn sends a strong
message to the community that theft will not be
tolerated.
We use cameras, two-way windows, mirrors on the
floor and a variety of techniques to observe the
shoplifter complete the crime. We do not carry
any weapons, including tear gas and have an
anti-aggression and no chase policy to minimize
general liability concerns, impact on community
opinion and avoid all media attention.
Utmost care is given to safety for both our
Agents, as well as, your store employees and
patrons when apprehending suspected shoplifters.
It is with this attention to safety and strict
guidelines that allows our firm to boast that we
have the best loss history report in both
general liability and workers compensation
categories, bar none, than any of our
competitors.
In addition to the apprehension and arrest of
shoplifters, your establishment as a victim in
the crime of theft may be entitled to
restitution under civil code statutes. At
Secure-Tek, we have a very successful track
record in aiding your company when seeking civil
restitution against those that shoplift.
Call us today at
1-800-714-8898 for more information. |
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