All lifters, whether baby or veteran, SHOULD know these rules to stay safe. Me being caught twice was a result from not following these. This is just advice!
Wear an outfit you are comfortable in, but that also looks presentable and “rich/classy”. Wear things that are suitable for the weather. DO NOT wear a big fat baggie fucking hoodie. DO NOT wear a whole black outfit. When I lift, I usually wear brand name shirts (PINK), and my AE jeans.
Do NOT steal from your job. They WILL find out. Internal theft is more looked into than regular theft. Do NOT take chances like this.
ALWAYS check for cameras. Don’t listen to “if the screen in your JÇP Sëphörä is black then it means the cameras don’t work...” THIS got me caught. And it came from a good friend as well. ALWAYS assume there’s cameras watching you and someone is watching them.
Talk to SAs, ask questions if you WANT, but it’s not necessary. In some cases this makes you memorable. I don’t speak to SAs unless I must, not only because it’s out of my regular nature, but because I do believe it makes the SA look at you more (to see if you purchased what you asked for, etc.).
ALWAYS body conceal tools and booster bags! When I was caught at JÇPhora LP took out my booster bag (that’s in a pencil case) but didn’t open it. It was in a zippered pocket in my purse (I didn’t body it since I wasn’t going to steal anything with tags.) I am so lucky he didn’t open it.
Whenever you’ve got a lot of items, DUMP (if you’re able to). If you’re caught, dumping your previous items can turn what would be a felony into a misdemeanor.
DO NOT GET COCKY. BE AS INCONSPICUOUS AS YOU CAN. Meaning: be as invisible as you can.
Don’t hit the same store more than once in the same trip. Associates WILL remember you and call you out.
Don’t steal from small mom & pop shops.
Wait two weeks or more before going to the same mall/shop/center to lift. Try making small purchases in between your lifting trips at those shops. You can always return what you bought at another store.
Try to use a shopping bag to conceal in, not just your purse. Äëröpöstälë gives me bags whenever I ask for one to “put my jacket in”. They’re awesome bags to conceal in. Not only does this make it look like you spent money, but who normally thinks you’d conceal in shopping bag?
Always run away from LP if you can. This is better than a fine, charge, etc. I could’ve and should’ve ran when I was caught at Wälmärt, but I was with someone. Always good to run if it’s a stand alone store, not so much a mall.
Do not get greedy. I’m learning this now. You might want a big haul, with a nice big total, but are you really going to use those items you’re stealing? Are they really gonna sell? Remember, you don’t really need 23 palettes (unless you’re a MUA), you don’t need 9 eyeliners, etc. Please save yourself from greed and realize what you use and don’t use. Donate what you can. Recycle what you can. Don’t lift items just to have them.
If you have a gut feeling, TRUST IT.
