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"Introduction"

(Updated: 2/1/2026)

Active as of February 2026

I'm an intermediate lifter (around 3,000$ so far)

You can call me : Rose or Laine

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A $eph0r@ Masterpost

Here is an up to date 2026 se4uh masterlist I created.

My credentials: I used to work there, and I’ve successfully l1fted a shit ton of things from there. My hauls are kinda insane ngl.

The employees: -Every employee gets a training module about sh0pl1fters. We are told to just customer service them, offer a basket, and say something like “how is that sephora collection lip gloss working for you?” if we saw them conceal that exact item for example. We cannot chase you outside if you leave with merchandise. The modules say not to stereotype people and do not make assumptions based on appearance but…more on that later.

-We cannot accuse people of st3@aling however sometimes managers will do it anyways. There was an incident: 3 girls came in and were rushing right up to expensive perfume gift boxes and dior. They started taking stuff rapidly. The manager said over the headset “we are being r0bbed” even tho thats not allowed as told by our training modules. WE WERE NOT ALLOWED to call police as they left. However one of them did slightly push a team member as she was rushing to leave and that made my manager very excited: that meant se4uh could press more charges and count that as “assalt”. A few days later manager informed us that LP identified one of them as she had a previous record of lifting and she was arrested. Moral of the story: Dont be obvious and rushing to the expensive stuff. And DO NOTTTT touch employees or push them or anything. I know that sounds obvious but seriously it was just a light brush of the shoulder and the girl got more charges against her.

-We used to call known l1fters that we see on the floor “Nora's” as a code word to communicate through our headsets but not anymore.

-Some stores hire private security but they are not police. Those ppl will clearly be labeled just security and hang near the front. They get bored and essentially stand around all day. If you are ever caught by one tho, and they tell you to come to the back with them. DO NOT. JUST KEEP WALKING. NO COP=NO STOP. You should know this.

-We offer baskets to everyone so if you are offered one that doesn't automatically mean we are sussing you out. However if you start getting constantly customer serviced, you’ve been caught and you need to GFTO.

SHIFTS: Every hour we would change “Zones” **which were just areas we were assigned to walk around and provide customer service to clients. Register is called Cashwrap, so if you hear someone being told to go to Cashwrap they are going to the register. **good time to lift as everyone is moving zones and getting adjusted. Some employees go to lunch as well**

-Some employees unfortunately are plain racist. A fellow employee pulled me aside and said she knew a couple was “planning to sh0pl1ft” so she immediately greeted them and started talking to them and following them around. They were POC and I guarantee you if they where white, she would not have done that. So very sadly and unfortunately, it is harder for POC to not be sussed out in the store. (This of course depends on each employees personal biases.)

-We do keep an eye on what you have in hand and if that goes missing from your hands.

-We do check inventory on the spot sometimes, one time a manager said that 15 l@neigeee lip moisturizers were stolen after checking the count on the floor vs the amount sold

-“Shrink” is the name of overall loss of product from lifting.

-We are told about other stores in the area who experience incidents of heavy th3ft. For example, one store had two girls wearing large skirts who would open the drawers, cover it with their skirts and take a bunch of product and put them in their pockets of pants they wore under the skirts. We are given descriptions of these people and are told to be on the lookout.

The Managers/LP:

-There is a computer monitor with live camera footage in the back, in the manager's office.

-Regional LP makes occasional visits and will talk with managers. Ive seen them go through footage together especially after known incidents of th3ft.

-Internal th3ft is taken very seriously. We cannot leave the building without our bags and pockets being checked by management.

-LP is mostly worried about internal th3ft, ORC (organized ret@il cr1me), and larger incidents of th3ft. They case build. If you keep coming to the same store, or the same storeS in the same region, they will know.

The store:

-Tagged items: Fragrances are 99% of the time always tagged with an EAS 58khz barcode tag. We deactivate the tag by sliding it across the counter which has some type of magnetic field under it that deactivates it. But you can peel off the tag pretty easily. However the issue is most stores do not have fragrances out and you will have to ask an employee to get one for you, which sometimes they will give it to you or hold it behind the counter. Not much advice here unfortunately regarding that. The drawers underneath the shelves hold the fragrances and are always locked unless someone forgets to do it. If we see a client trying to open the drawers obviously we gotta tell them not to do it and offer to help them.

-Assume all cameras are real. For my store atleast, they were. 90% of the time these cameras are placed over fragrances, d10r/ch@nel, the entrance and over cashwrap.

-The front door has a sensor to determine foot traffic and how many people enter but it is not itself a camera. It was used as a metric for seeing how many people come in and actually buy stuff vs just browsing. We were encouraged highly to keep the ratio good and were discouraged from leaving the store too much as to not mess with that number.

-If we find empty boxes, we put them in a container labeled “KT”(Known Th3ft) and the manager will collect those and log those in the system. LP may or may not look over camera footage around those areas depending on how much loss was found. Meaning for you; DO NOT LEAVE EMPTY BOXES. Just take the whole damn product. A manager one time told us over the headsets that she found alot of KT’s around the store, and that we need to be greeting more people and being on the lookout.

Thats all I got. Please remember that even with all this info, every store is different. Things can change. The people that work there are all different and can be unpredictable so of course take this all with a grain of salt. Also sorry if some stuff wasn’t super clear lol I was kinda just brain dumping from everything I can remember. Good luck!

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To my liftblr friends, I do not take full credit for this. I took the old master list but I also added to it. If a section has more than one paragraph, the first one are my thoughts. I rated only the stores I’ve borrowed from. Lastly, I have some definitions for common acronyms/words the community uses. I usually read about a store before I go in it and I realized it may be hard to get all this information at one easy place so I hope this helps someone. Also sorry about the censoring, I don’t want this to be too easy to find for outsiders. Idk if it’ll work but it took some time so hopefully it’s enough. Feel free to take this and make it your own with your own ratings. Thank you.

DEFINITIONS:

AP: Pretty sure same as LP.

LP: Loss prevention (sometimes staff blends in with shoppers, if they find you suspicious they will follow you.)

ORC: Organized retail crime. Referring to groups (2 people at least) that organize stealing from retailers. Working as a team, they may act as a distraction while the other(s) steal.

RF/RFID: Tags that can be tracked, usually holographic or silver colored stickers.

CCTV: Video surveillance from cameras.

PTZ: Those cameras that look like black balls. There is a camera inside and you can’t see where it’s turned. Sometimes they are fake too.

POS: Point of sale, where things are sold. Cash registers at front or in back. This matters because of the staff’s range of sight.

SVS: Cameras that say SVS are fake. They can appear to be plugged in, have a red light, and look so real, but if it says SVS it is guaranteed a fake.

DNA: Did not arrive. Term used when online shopping and getting refunds after claiming an item did not arrive. Shipment tracking usually makes this hard.

CS: Customer service.

EAS: The towers by the doors that will alarm if a tag is passed by them that they can detect.

Sensormatic SuperTags: The tags that beep nearby the towers at the door. Can be removed with a heavy duty magnet. Bring tag with you in a container with layers of aluminum foil (3+) or leave behind. Best to bring with you to leave no evidence.

Concealment: To conceal is to hide. Such as concealing stolen merchandise in a purse.

Blindspot: Place in the store where camera’s don’t reach and people can’t watch you conceal. This includes fitting rooms and in between isles.

Synonyms- Shoplifting, lifting, borrowing, stealing.

KEY:

★★★★★ = Super easy, beginner level stuff, don’t even worry. You might as well steal in front of the manager.

★★★★☆ = Easy, beginner too but watch your back and don’t assume you can be careless. Take notice of surroundings.

★★★☆☆ = Medium, be very careful and do not attempt to steal anything big/expensive. Definitely don’t want to start with this if you are returning from a break.

★★☆☆☆ = Difficult, probably best to only take small things. If you are well educated, possible to take what you want with the right supplies and preparation. Not for a casual theft.

★☆☆☆☆ = Hard, best if you have lots of practice prior at difficult stores. High risk and definitely not a place to casually pocket things. Consider other stores before this.

☆☆☆☆☆ = Impossible, nothing is impossible but you do not want to take the risk. It is not worth it in the grand scheme of things. Even small things are to be left alone.

STORES:

Adid%s

Difficult to lift from. Cameras aren’t usually monitored, but staff are dedicated and can make commission. They are usually inclined to try to stop theft. Tagging is frequent and efficient at Adid%s stores.

Aeropost%le

Cameras are few and far between. Cameras are never actively monitored, and most exist only to stop ORC/internal theft. Aero doesn’t chase, and doesn’t prosecute. Their staff has little LP training, and has no employees dedicated to LP. Staff usually don’t count dressing room items, and don’t do much about even obvious lifting (other than calling mall security).

Abercrom%ie & Fit%h

Cameras aren’t actively monitored. Only LP is regular staff, but usually only store managers call police or mall security. Staff sometimes counts fitting room items. A&F has a strict policy not to chase lifters, but they will call police or mall security. Often times they won’t press charges and will just ask for merchandise to be returned.

American E%gle

Won’t chase, and cameras aren’t actively monitored. Staff usually count fitting room items, and fitting rooms are locked until you request one. They will prosecute if caught, but the only LP measures they take are calling police or mall security.

Arm%ni

Has a small staff-customer ratio, and lifting is almost impossible. Cameras are actively monitored, and staff follows customers around almost ubiquitously (just so they don’t have to search for a salesperson when they have a question or need help with something).

Banan% Rep%blic

Hardest of all the GAP Inc. stores. Has staff who is generally dedicated, and who will usually monitor cameras. Tagging is frequent so be careful and only conceal in dressing rooms. Will often chase, prosecute, and ban. They usually call police and mall security.

Bar%es & Nob%e • ★★★★☆

I easily stole $33 in stickers that were $3 each. Crazy easy if you are only taking very small things. Could probably be done by a beginner. Just stay aware of surroundings and all is well. Will update once I’ve stolen bigger items.

Uses RFID tags on products over $40, all electronics, most manga, and most hardcover books. Cameras are not actively monitored, but will be checked after a theft has occurred. Store managers are the only ones who have the authority to call police. Store managers are the only staff who can trail shoplifters, but they will give aggressive customer service if they suspect you. They won’t chase you, and will simply call to you from the door and ask you to come back inside. If you refuse, they will try to get your license plate number. Gifts, journals, trinkets, moleskines, paper blanks, and art supplies are never tagged. If you’re being followed, staff will back off every few minutes to allow you to dump the merchandise. Try to conceal in the kids section, as there are no cameras usually.

B%th & B%dy W%rks • ★★★☆☆

I’d probably buy something first and once I have the bag I’d stuff it with what I want. I will definitely try this and update if you don’t want to until you’re sure. Things like hand sanitizers you can literally just grab and leave with. Stores are pretty busy so nobody is going to pay attention to you for very long.

No LP, and cameras aren’t actively monitored. The stores are small and have many employees mostly concentrated at the counters except for a greeter who helps customers with questions. They don’t prosecute, but they call mall security and will let them determine if police will be called. This is a store only good for small lifts, and then leaving quickly.

B%d, B%th, and Bey%nd

Stores vary. While cameras are usually monitored, and LP exists regionally, tall shelves and big displays make concealment much easier. Will chase, prosecute, and ban.

Best B%y

A very risky bet. They do have actively watched cameras, and a stationary guard, who watches them. Staff can follow you into the restroom. You are not necessarily running against the staff, it’s the cameras that will bite you in the ass. If you do a blatant walkout and get caught (and flee), your picture is sure to be sent to other stores, and potentially posted online. No chase policy, but if you walk out with an item, you have exactly one chance to do so. If you do so, you cannot go back to that store for at least a year. If staff suspects a shoplifter, they will actively provide “Customer Support” in an effort to make you drop what you have and leave the store. Concealment is quite easy in the store, just watch for cameras. I found that hiding near appliances works the best.

Blo%mingd%les

Actively monitored PTZ cameras. Staffed with a team of LP professionals, and most staff has basic LP training. They will chase, prosecute, fine, and ban.

B%oks-%-million

They have very good cameras, but they aren’t actively monitored, and they usually don’t record. Employees are few and far between, and at some locations, the door alarms are fake. Most books aren’t tagged, regardless of price. BAM usually has expensive autographed copies of books that can be resold at a larger profit.

Burber%y (OUTLET)

Burber%y Outlets use Sensormatic SuperTags so as long as you got a hook your set. Cameras are actively monitored but items going into dressing room are not counted so you can find a way to sneak multiple items into the dressing room and then detag and conceal an item.

Burli%gton Coat Factory

Cameras are usually actively monitored. Won’t usually chase, but there are no specific policies. Will always call police, and will usually ban or ask you to leave even if you pass the POS with unpaid merchandise.

C%rson’s

Cameras are actively monitored. LP rotate regionally, but have been cut back since the sale of Carson’s to the Proffitt Holding Group. Most stores outside of Illinois don’t tag many items, except for designer handbags and other items over a couple hundred bucks. Staff will call police even if someone is thought to be concealing merchandise.

Ch%nel

Staff is very dedicated and classy. One employee is always looking at cameras. While it is one of the easier designer stores, it is still extremely risky. Your best bet is a grab and run.

CO@(H

Same as Arm%ni.

C%stc% • ★★☆☆☆

I have premium membership here but I’ve gotten in without my card before, just say your parents are in there. The only thing I’ve taken from here is a book, I think books are easy here. I haven’t tried anything else because it’s Costco and everything is large. I wouldn’t take clothes here either.

C%stc% is a membership-only store, but there is a way to gain access to the store if you’re not a member (and you shouldn’t be if you plan to lift, since Costco has the personal information of all members). By US law, a store can’t limit their pharmacy to members, so you can walk in the door with a “prescription”, then grab whatever you want. Furthermore, you can claim to be using the optical section and they will let you in. Also, the card-checkers at the door rarely look closely at your membership card so just flash an expired card or make a laminated fake. Receipt-checkers make theft hard, so either conceal everything, or have a fake receipt ready. The only cameras in the store are by the registers, so every other part of the store is a blind spot. If they see you stealing, they will call the police and prosecute.

CV$

Cameras are usually non actively monitored. LP rotates regionally, usually working two, 8-hour shifts per week at specific stores (especially when large thefts are discovered). CV$ is usually bad a tagging merchandise that Corporate would want tagged. Regular staff won’t chase, but LP can confront you in store, but they will only try to get your license plate.

D%ck’s Sp%rting Goods

While they employee LP and actively monitor cameras in most locations, LP is poor and there are may easy blind spots to conceal in. Only security is concentrated near the firearms section (for “safety reasons”). LP usually won’t chase, but they sometimes break company policy. Police will almost always be called once a lifter leaves the store.

Dill%rd’s

Cameras are monitored actively, and a few LP are usually working. They don’t typically employ plainclothes AP/LP, but treat all customers as potential LP. Dillard’s will chase, ban, and prosecute. When a large lift is attempted, LP will not hesitate to physically detain lifters.

Doll%r General • ★★★★★

I’ve never even been here but I am positive it’s baby level easy.

No LP, and staff is usually older. Strict no chase policies are in place, and cameras are not actively monitored.

Doll%r Tree • ★★★★★

Easy to get a bag full of items. I really only make sure I am not directly in view of a camera or next to people just for peace of mind.

Oftentimes, the cameras are fake. Few employees are usually in store. DT doesn’t want to waste money on security or LP because their products are cheap. Basically a free-for-all.

F%mily Doll%r • ★★★★★

Just sounds easy, I’m sure it is.

Sometimes they don’t even have cameras. At most they will have four employees in the store, but they usually only have one or two. Extremely easy as long as you watch over your shoulders.

Fi%e and %elow • ★★★★☆

Easy as pie but I don’t think I’d get away with carrying $200 worth of merchandise in a tote bag kind of easy. (Maybe if I go to one with self checkout I could..) Just be sure nobody is around, I don’t even notice cameras which makes me wonder if there are even any at mine. During summer lots of their workers are teens so they’re too busy joking around to notice anything.

Among the easiest stores. Staff mostly remain at the counter unless they are stocking items. They will call police after a lifter has left the store. Cameras are few if any, and aren’t actively monitored. Five and Below only really cares about ORC and internal theft, but employs no LP. Staff don’t care to stop obvious lifters, and will usually just attempt to get a license plate number, or picture of them.

Fin%sh Line/Fo%tlo%ker

Both don’t monitor cameras except ones in the back (to prevent ORC). Staff won’t chase, but they will ban, prosecute, and try to get a license plate number or picture of the suspect. LP is regional, and is usually called in after thefts.

F%od Li%n

Generally an easy store. At matt locations, the check-out lanes “block” the exits which makes the possibility of being spotted greater. Cameras tend to be monitored (especially when big shipments are coming in). LP is nonexistent, and it is up to managers to stop you. F%od Li%n will ban, and sometimes prosecute. Police are almost always called.

G%mestop

Usually they only have one or two non monitored, non-recording cameras. Employee(s) will usually remain at the counter or on the sales floor, so theft or concealment is difficult. Higher end electronics are kept in locked cabinets. Efforts to lift from G%mestop are usually futile.

G@P

Easier than Banana Republic. Cameras are usually not monitored, but are well placed. Cashier desk is far from the main door. Door alarms are ubiquitous in use. LP situation unknown. Be cautious and don’t conceal on the floor unless the item is small.

GN(

Won’t chase. No LP. Doesn’t actively monitor cameras (cameras are very few). Regional managers are usually concerned with and tasked with tackling internal theft. Employees will at most try to get a license plate, and they may ban you if they see you conceal in store.

G%cci

Never been in a G%cci store but do not even try this- there’s no way it’s worth the risk. It’s G%CCI, I’d be surprised if you didn’t have eyes on you the entire time. Don’t do it.

Good LP and PTZ cameras. They won’t hesitate to tackle you and do anything to retrieve merchandise.

H&|\/|

Frequently uses plainclothes in US stores. Cameras are sometimes actively monitored. LP at H&|\/| is fairly good for a small store. Will usually call mall security if they think someone is stealing.

H%bby L%bby • ★★★★☆

Unbelievably easy. I have stolen so many raw crystals, expensive jewelry beads, and more. Instead of a blind spot I usually slip things into my bag as I walk around the isles. I have unboxed things and put the contents in my bag with great success. Do not be afraid here, just be confident.

Fairly easy, but still the hardest craft store. They do employ limited LP who will try to apprehend shoplifters once they pass the POS. Often they will ask for the merchandise back and just ban you. Police are called if any employee or customer is physically injured or if threats are made. In that case, they will prosecute.

H%l|ister

Cameras aren’t monitored, and there is no LP. Many stores have door alarms as a deterrent, because they are too far away to be seen or possibly heard at the cashier desk. H%IIister will call mall security. They won’t chase, but they will ask for merchandise back or issue a Civil Demand, and they will ban permanently. All clothing in the store is tagged with Sensormatic SuperTags so a detacher hook is all you need.

Home D%pot ★★★★★

What are you even going to steal from here? It doesn’t matter anyways, you’ll get away with it. I mean, I doubt you can take a whole tree from their gardening section, but you’re not going to. Maybe you could take their flowers that are in the parking lot. Just don’t be dumb. Small things (keychains, gum, etc.) are easy to pocket and nothing else is worth it. If you disagree then the rating will be different, but I’m not taking anything bigger than my hand.

While they actively monitor cameras and employ LP, Home Depot LP is usually ineffective at stopping small theft because they have such a large store to cover, which has extremely expensive items spread throughout.

H%t T%pic • ★★★★☆

Pretty easy, been lifting here since I was in 5th grade. Patches have tags now unfortunately that will sound an alarm but I think pins are free range. Usually people are afraid to take the pins because they can be placed so close to the cashier. I say confidently browse all the pins and hold onto the ones you want, don’t conceal immediately. Walk around and browse before concealing and leave shortly after doing so. You should be just fine.

Difficulty of HT stores varies wildly. Most don’t have cameras, but some have one near the front desk. In either case, the cameras aren’t monitored unless a robbery or major theft has occurred. There is no LP, but regional managers can be called in if a large theft has occurred. Staff shouldn’t chase you, but store managers have been known to break this policy in an attempt to get pictures or license plate numbers. They will usually call mall security, but not police. Staff usually follow and pester suspected lifters, and they will pretend to straighten displays new you. Their main technique is to offer you something that matches what they think you’ve concealed (this is to intimidate you into dumping the merchandise). Be careful.

Jo-%nn F%brics ★★★★★

Usually I just stick whatever into my purse, very easy to find blindspots. I take stamps, glue, stickers, etc. I’d imagine big items are hard but most craft supplies should fit into a bag. Haven’t ever seen an anti-theft tag on anything.

Many displays near the store entrance make it easy to conceal and leave quickly. There is no LP, but if they see you conceal, they will customer service you to death. Police might be called. Managers can try to call you back into the store, but won’t chase further than the sidewalk. Signs stating “Shoplifters will be prosecuted” are deterrents that make up for a lack of LP or security monitoring. Cameras around these signs are fake, and all J%-%nn cameras have a blindspot within a 5 feet cone of the camera.

JC P3nny

Lax LP as far as most department stores go. LP is employed and they actively monitor cameras. Plainclothes are used in high shrink stores.

King S%per’s

Extremely good LP, who ESPECIALLY HEAVILY monitor the alcohol. Cameras are always actively monitored. KS LP will go to extreme lengths to apprehend lifters. Police are always called after concealment, or in the event of assault of a staff member.

%-Mart

Surprisingly decent LP who sometimes actively monitor cameras. Cameras don’t always record. They will always chase you, but won’t get physical unless you touch them or try to flee.

K%hl’s ★★★★★

I took a tote bag and in the fitting room I put a couple folded t-shirts into it. I kept the items I was buying in my arm and did not put them in my bag. At the register I mentioned I have my own tote so that I wouldn’t need a bag, cashier could not see the tote I was holding behind the counter. As cashier scanned my items I put them into my tote, burying the merchandise. Worked easy as pie. Will be going back if I need clothing. Most clothes are tagged, I do not have much interest at the moment in stealing those things so I pay for them. I have heard a horror story of an arrest, jail, from stealing from Kohls. She took a purse and bag full of very expensive items. Just check in and around boxes for tags and if you want to take that many things, wear shoes you can run in. Will update if I buy a magnet and that changes.

Not too hard to lift from if you conceal in the dressing rooms and leave quickly. Plainclothes are common, and LP is good at making fitting room stops. Never try to return stolen goods to Kohl’s, because they try to flag the serial numbers of stolen merchandise. LP will enter the fitting room cubicle next to a suspected lifter, and will listen for any suspicious noises. Door alarms are very sensitive, so be careful. Company policy encourages LP not to make stops based ONLY on a door alarm being triggered. Issues large Civil Demands, and will report these to collection agencies. Kohl’s, however, cannot enforce a Civil Demand.

Kr%ger

Decent LP, who often pose as shelf stockers, and will trail people who conceal merchandise. Kroger tends to case-build on known lifters. Cameras are monitored most of the time, but are sometimes turned off around closing time. Known as one of the harder grocery stores.

L%coste

Employees are usually on the lookout for less savvy shoplifters that may try and conceal on sales floor so make sure you are not concealing on the sales floor. L%coste stores also sometimes limit the amount of people that are allowed inside the store at a time so it is easier to keep employees from being overwhelmed and a shoplifting incident to occur. If you are going to shoplift here make sure to detag and conceal in the dressing room. L%coste uses pencil tags but not everything is tagged so if you need to detag you will need a strong magnet to remove these but beware some L%coste stores are known to use magnet detecting towers so keep a lookout for short glass see through towers usually placed in front of regular EAS towers.

%ord and T%ylor

Employees are encouraged to chase and are given incentives for preventing shoplifting. L&T usually will issue a large civil demand and f**k up your credit score in the process, but they will prosecute if it is an exceptionally large theft, or if people are hurt or threatened. Be cautious.

L%wes

Similar to H.D., but with less LP. Cameras are usually monitored, especially over the board cutting and cord cutting areas. This is to protect them from lawsuits if someone injures themselves.

Lu$h

Lu$h is usually busy which can be either a help or a hindrance to lifters. There are no tags or door alarms, and the front desk is often far ways from the door. There is usually one or two chasers and at least one employee giving demonstrations on the sales floor. I’m not sure about the camera situation, but I know if caught they will ban you, but won’t usually even try to get the products back because the bath bombs and such probably can’t be resold after having left the store.

M%cy’s

Quite hard. Often has large teams of LP in store ranging in size from two to as many as ten. Company policy demands that LP follow the 5 steps to make an apprehension. Cameras are fairly good, and are always being monitored. Head LP managers have access to store cameras even off duty, and will call police if alarms are triggered after closing time. Always chases (incentives are given to employees), and sometimes they prosecute, and sometimes they issue civil demands - no policy determines which they do.

M%rtin’s

Not to hard. They have considerably less LP and general anti theft measures that Kr%ger. Cameras are almost always actively monitored because Martin’s has large management teams at every store.

Meijer

Will chase. Usually they won’t employ dedicated LP, but they will have someone monitoring cameras most of the time.

Merv%ns

Dangerous store that will chase, ban, and prosecute. Cameras are always monitored.

Mich%el’s ★★★★☆

At more urban stores, expensive art pencils and markers are locked up, but many stores don’t bother. Spray paint is always locked up. Cameras aren’t monitored unless to investigate ORC. Employees are located at the framing counter which is near the main offices, so keep that in mind. Blind spots are numerous. Easy as pie.

Michael %ors

Probably the easiest designer boutique. Staff is very dedicated, and treats customers well. If they think you may be lifting, they won’t hesitate to call police and or mall security and stall you until they arrive. Not many bags are usually on display, so theft is noticed extremely quickly. If you must lift from there (they do have BEAUTIFUL bags and wallets) get in and get out.

Monc%er (OUTLET)

Cameras are actively monitored but similar to the Burberry Outlet this store uses Sensormatic SuperTags. Ammount of items going into the dressing room are not counted though so feel free to try and conceal in the dressing room.

Nik%

Usually strict about theft. Cameras are few, but store managers sometimes monitor them. Tagging is frequent. They might chase, but will try to get a license plate number and will always call police.

N%rdstrom

They have dedicated LP, and regular staff get bonuses for reporting shoplifters. They will chase you usually, but will usually have police waiting. Nordstrom case builds for shoplifting, so don’t return to the same store planning to lift. Cameras are numerous and are actively monitored. Glass cases containing designer wallets and things are usually able to be opened and only appear locked. Staff won’t confront you for opening the case (according to my cousin who has worked there for 9 months). Be careful.

Office D%pot/M%x

Have not stolen from here but the one near me is quite dead and empty. I suspect that’s how most of them are. Since there’s not much going on I’m sure there’s a cashier or two just waiting to get some work by catching you. With a good blindspot all is well, but I think best to be careful until you know for sure.

Varies depending on the store. Stores considered “low shrink” are easy to lift from, due to lax security. Their cameras are not monitored, and there are no LP. However, “high shrink” stores are quite different. In these stores, the sales lead will dispatch an employee to approach each customer within seconds of them walking in the door. If they think you are suspicious, they will not leave your side, no matter what. Don’t attempt to lift if you’re being tailed in this manner. The cleaning supplies aisle is usually the best blindspot. Some items are spider wrapped. Many things have an RFID tag in them such as headphones, and fine writing pens. These tags are always stuck to the inside of the box. It’s easy to tell, because the box will have been resealed with scotch tape.

Old N%vy

Easiest of all the G%P Inc. Stores. Staff usually doesn’t care, and most are not on the sales floor. Dressing rooms are usually messy which makes it easy to conceal. Stealing shoes from Old Navy is easier because there are no shoe boxes. LP exists regionally in urban areas. Cameras are usually actively monitored. Will generally chase, ban, and call police.

Pe%-Co

Cameras are usually only located near the front of the store. No LP, and cameras aren’t actively monitored. Management only cares about preventing internal theft because pet stores generally have low shrinkage. Employees won’t chase, and many won’t even call police.

Pe%Smart

Generally the same as Pe%-Co. Pe%Smart holds a lot of dog training classes, so these are good times to lift. Cameras are sometimes reviewed at the end of the day (per company policy) but this rarely happens, especially in small stores.

P%lo R%lph Lauren (OUTLET)

Similar to Tomm% Hilfi%er you should never conceal on floor and instead conceal in the dressing rooms to avoid problems with LP. Based on research i have done not all Polo stores monitor cameras but just to be safe DO NOT conceal on sales floor. Polo uses hard ink tags so make sure to use magnets to remove them. Polo Outlets in the US do not have magnet detecting towers so feel safe to bring your detachers to remove tags from clothing.

Ri%e Ai%

Little to no lp unless it becomes a major problem such as repeated lifts of alcohol or electronics. Most cameras are fake. Not actively monitored. Poorly trained staff and managers. Store policy is not to stop suspected lifters but it varies store to store. My moms old manager was a hard ass and tacked more than one person with no repercussions. He has since retired and her new manager has a no confrontation policy. They will however build a case. They got one lady who had been stealing wine bottles for 3 months. They call police and will take further legal action. Multiple blind spots even if cameras are active.if you spot the manager out of the office 99% of the time that means nobody is watching cameras. And even if the manager is in the office they are usually overworked and underpayed so its no issue usually.

Ro$s • ★★★☆☆

When I do lift from here it’s usually after I went to a store before it and have bags from that store. I’ll throw a couple small things in my shopping bag from another store. Things are locked up, it’s pretty busy, and it’s pretty open. As long as you can find a blind spot though it’s easy to get the small things. Overall honestly not worth it, the small things typically include beauty that you can easily find in easier stores for better quality. I have not tried clothing here yet but they do count your hangers when you visit fitting rooms. Maybe you could hide a shirt inside a shirt on a single hanger. I prefer Kohls for that, you can walk right into the fitting rooms that are quite private and the clothes are all nice quality.

They have limited LP, but cameras are usually monitored by one employee with radio contact to the managers. They will often simply ban shoplifters, and won’t call police if they get their merchandise back.

S%few%y

Can be one of the more difficult grocery stores. Cameras are of decent quality, and are usually being watched. If electricity to the store is cut, the cameras will continue to record using a separate backup generator. LP is regional and rotates around stores with high shrinkage. Most stores in wealthier areas can go several months without a visit from district LP.

S%m’s (lub

Same as C%stc%, but a little easier. They can be fairly easy to lift from if you conceal well and move fast. If you’re not obviously carrying anything, the receipt checker will let you pass.

Se%rs

Se%rs has cut back on LP, but still has LP agents in almost every store. LP that is there is highly trained. Sears will sometimes “bait” people into lifting. Some stores don;t have tower alarms. Cameras are always monitored. Sears will chase, and usually prosecute, but might issue a Civil Demand if you cooperate with their LP.

Se%hora

Has very good LP and PTZ cameras. They will always have at least 2 or 3 agents in the store, not including plainclothes. They will chase, call police, and issue civil demands. If employees or customers are hurt, threatened, or if excessive amounts are stolen, they will prosecute. Civil Demand notices come with 1-2 year trespass orders (this applies to all Se%hora’s except those in JCP or M%cy’s).

She%tz

One of the easier convenience stores to lift from. Cameras exist, but are generally not being monitored, except in the aftermath of large thefts or robberies. There are always at least two or three employees behind the counter. Most stocking is done late at night or after closing, so employees usually stay behind the counter unless they’re cleaning a machine. They won’t call police unless there’s a robbery. If an employee sees you shoplifting, oftentimes they tell you just to never come back. Quite easy.

Sp%nc%r’s • ★★☆☆☆

I disagree with the information for this one especially, people have been caught here from super tiny hidden cameras. I’m sure you can still get away with it, but when you can’t even see all the cameras it’s risky. Lots of workers say they know when you’re stealing and because it’s usually a pretty small store I’d believe them.

Difficulty varies. Most stores have decent low hanging cameras, but they aren’t usually being watched. They use a lot of ink tags on clothing items. Spenc%r’s keeps most expensive items such as sex toys in the back of the store, or on high shelves where you need to get employee assistance to reach. When lifting at Spenc%r’s, have an idea of what you want, and get in and out in under 10 minutes.

St%ples

Very easy. Older stores have very wide aisles, and mostly fake cameras. Newer stores have shorter, narrower aisles and have real cameras. There are almost never any employees looking at cameras, and there are no real LP efforts to speak of. Employees will congregate near the main door if they see someone concealing, and they might follow at a distance. If you see two or more employees standing directly at the door, DUMP THE GOODS, and leave.

Stop & Shop

Surprisingly a difficult store. They use decent LP, and lots of decent quality cameras that are constantly monitored. They will almost always prosecute and rarely issue Civil Demand notices. Chase policy depends on the store, but they usually will chase or apprehend past the POS.

Sungl%ss Hut

No LP, and cameras aren’t actively monitored in mall stores. Glasses are almost all tagged, and employees are told not to leave customers alone in the store with merchandise. Regional managers will often investigate ORC and noticeable shrinkage reported in inventory.

T%rget • ★★★☆☆

People are pretty scared of this one but personally I’ve had success. I don’t go here often but the times I have I took $30 worth of Prismacolor pencils, a $15 toy, and some junk from the dollar section. I guess I’d only be weary if you’re planning to take anything big. The colored pencils fit in my bag snugly and it looked like I took nothing. Some blind spots around bedsheets and stuff. Just be careful as usual and you’ll be dandy.

Cameras are extremely numerous and are very high quality. Some can PTZ. LP are extremely dedicated, and regular staff are given bonuses or incentives for reporting shoplifting to LP. Target will always chase, call police, ban, or rarely issue a Civil Demand notice. Don’t lift from Target. They will basically take what you stole and shove it up your ass. Also, Target case builds and shares known lifter info with other stores, so they can get you up to a felony amount before contacting police.

Things Remembered

Laughably easy. Most stores lack security cameras and those with them are never monitored. The large engraving station is in the back, so if your location has cameras, assume someone is near them. Staff don’t usually care and will stay at the desk. No LP at all. Mostly the company cares about preventing ORC. Concealing is easy as long as you’re in a blind spot from the cashier desk. Their items are expensive and are never tagged. Have fun.

T%mm% Hilfi%er

Avoid Concealing on floor because LP situation is unknown. Make sure to conceal in dressing room instead of floor to avoid problems with LP. I believe they probably just check cameras after a shoplift incident is reported. Clothes do not have hard tags but do have soft tags stitched on to the “Remove before washing” paper. Make sure to remove them before walking out to avoid setting off alarms.

Toys % %s (T.R.U.)

Store management may act as LP, and cameras are sometimes actively monitored. Company policy is to not detain parents who are with children under 8. (Regardless of if the child or parent is the lifter). They will usually call police, and may prosecute if they can’t get their stuff back. No specific LP personnel.

Tuesday Morning

Doesn’t chase, will prosecute, and will ban. Always calls police. There are no dedicated LP, but the company likes to hire former LP from other stores as managers in their stores.

Ult%

Difficulty varies. Stores in malls are usually harder because they often request their storefront to be near the mall security office. Freestanding stores are easier, but staff with call police, and usually issue a Civil Demand but sometimes prosecute. Cameras are PTZ and are almost always monitored. Many items are tagged.

V%ns

Staff are usually pretty dedicated, and will offer aggressive customer service to suspected lifters. Vans usually calls mall security, and lets them determine whether or not to call police. Cameras are usually in most stores, but are monitored after a theft is noticed.

Virginia Diner Shoppe

Like taking candy from a baby. Large shelves and fairly expensive products make this a nice place to snatch some gifts for the ladies in your life.

Walm%rt • ★★★★★

Great for casual lifting. Can take nearly anything (in most stores) and the addition of self checkout makes it all the better. My local Walmart also charges for bags so it’s typical to bring a big bag in. I use canvas totes so they hold their shape and while walking in you can’t really tell how much it’s filled. I once took a tote with two halloween buckets in it (I was walking home and had to bring it) and filled both buckets with merchandise. Wasn’t even given a second thought. Unless you’re stealing something by the electronics, there are no tags that’ll expose you. If you stand directly under the PTZ cameras it works as a blind spot because they can’t turn downwards.

Poor LP, whose budget and resources have been slashed in recent years. LP efficiency can range from store to store, but it is often easier to lift from Walm%rts in higher income areas. Walmart will almost always chase, and will often prosecute. Company policy is not to prosecute under $25, but this is usually left up to the store or district manager. Staff sometimes, but rarely act as LP. Cameras are always actively monitored, but camera quality isn’t the best, and a cone blindspot exists directly under most cameras because they can’t tilt.

W%lgreens •

Won’t chase, but will prosecute. No employees are dedicated solely to LP/AP, but store managers can act as LP at their own discretion. Employees are encouraged to try to get plate numbers by looking through windows. Police can be called after the fact. Cameras aren’t usually monitored, but the employee break area is near the cameras, and the manager can access the camera feed through his computer (at newer locations).

Waw%

These stores have some exits away from the cashiers desk, which makes them easier to steal from. Cameras are sometimes monitored, but when the store is busy, they usually aren’t being watched. Cashiers may yell to lifters who have left the store, and will sometimes try for a license plate number. Oftentimes they will leave cartons of cigarettes out on top of the checkout desks. Good place to try to lift smokes, for those of you who use tobacco!

W%gman’s

Easiest grocery store. Despite being a MASSIVE store, cameras are few. Many employees work in the store, but are often too busy to even help regular customers. Someone is always watching the cameras, but the only LP that is always used is managers doing sweeps of the store, or near suspected lifters. Exiting through the market cafe is best, but watch out for employees coming in and out of the catering office. W%gman’s won’t chase (usually), but may call police, and will ban. Wegman’s does a lot of charity work, and if caught, you can sometimes get away by apologizing profusely, and saying you’re hungry and are having trouble feeding your family. They almost always will give you a few small food items and some coupons and let you leave.

Z%miez

Typically doesn’t have cameras, and they are never being monitored. There is usually an employee near the skate stuff near the back room, so pay attention to where they are and where they go. Sales counters are usually far from the door, so you will have extra time to get away if someone notices you. Most hats are tagged, and certain stores will tag shirts, pants, or Herschel bags. Staff won’t chase, and are slow in calling mall security. No LP, except regional managers who will pop in occasionally, or whom are called in. Staff are generally friendly, but are too busy texting and kicking around, so they won’t do much if they suspect you of lifting. They’re supposed to wait until you’ve left the store, and then they will send your description to security.

(5+2)-El%ven

Small stores, usually with a few employees. Cameras aren’t being monitored, but the highest ranking employee in the store has access to them. If you’re sealing alcohol they will usually phone the police. They may try to get your license plate number, but they generally won’t do much unless you’re causing a disturbance.

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on-floor concealing methods

first and foremost, always conceal in a blindspot! if there aren’t any natural ones, duck down to create one or, if you’re with a lifting buddy, have them stand between you and the camera.

♥ clothing rack

pick up an item and walk over to a clothing rack. go to a clothing rack and, with the same hand as the item, pretend to look through the clothes. as your hand is deep in the rack, either sleeve the item or drop it into your purse. this is a great, natural way to create a blindspot.

♥ double and sleeve

this is the most basic sleight-of-hand and is something every lifter needs to have in their tool belt. this works for long and small items, like lipgloss or mascara. grab two of the same item, hold them as if they’re one, and slide one into your sleeve. you can do this while swinging your arm to propel the item into your sleeve, or just put it subtly in with your fingers.

♥ drop

this works for bigger items. wedge several items between your elbow and ribs. “accidentally” drop one of them from your elbow into your bag as if you had too many items and one of them just fell into your bag accidentally.

♥ lightning conceal

this one is literally just putting something into your purse as quickly as possible. ONLY do this in a blindspot as it’s very obvious the intent is to steal the item.

♥ starbucks cup

get an opaque coffee cup, cut an X into the bottom, and shove little items (concealer, lip gloss, mascara etc) into it. if you do it properly they shouldn’t fall you. you can also pad the cup.

♥ food bag

get a bag of food from the mall food court. eat some and leave some food in there. drop items into your bag. if you get sussed, you can eat food out of the bag. an alternative of this is to put a hole in the side of the bag and put items through the hole rather than just through the top of the bag.

♥ armpit

tuck something under your armpit and either walk out with it there or walk to a blindspot and lightning conceal.

♥ long skirt

wear tight spandex and, when squatting in front of a low shelf at sephora or ulta, push your skirt up slightly and slide a small item into it. pallettes may fit in the waistband. make sure you practice this at home to make sure they’re tight enough and nothing will fall out.

♥ phone

hold something small between your hand and your phone and then put your phone and item back into your purse like you’re only holding your phone.

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Shoplifting Tips from a Loss Prevention Officer

Worst Techniques

Wearing out articles of clothing.

Opening packages and putting the item in your bag/pockets/whatever. Seriously, don’t take things out of packages. If there are security tags on the packaging, take them off, but for the love of god stop taking things out of packages and leaving behind the empty boxes. It’s really obvious.

Carrying whatever it is you’re going to steal around the store for ages looking for a nice empty aisle to conceal it in. Walking around with a bunch of video games in the bath towels makes what you’re about to do fairly obvious.

If you were in my store, and you draped your jacket over the stuff in your cart, I’d definitely watch you. People do that kind of stuff to hide what their hands are doing (opening packages, tearing off security sensors, etc).

Best Techniques

Make you you actually look like you’re shopping. If you aren’t looking at the prices of items and you’re just grabbing whatever it is you want off the shelf, it looks like a red flag.

Concealing the stuff that you want to steal while you’re in line waiting to pay for something else. If we’re following you, and you get in line to pay for all of your stuff, we’re probably going to stop watching you at that point.

Don’t take things out of packages! it takes too much time, it makes noise, you leave the the empty package behind and if we see you set down an empty package, even if we didn’t see you stuff the item in your bag/pockets, we’ll probably apprehend you.

If you’re going to conceal the merchandise on your person somehow, don’t leave the store right away after you do this. Chill out, browse, use the bathroom (a lot of retail stores have policies like this– once you go into the bathroom, it’s over, we’ve technically lost sight of you). If we lose you for a while, it’s very dangerous to make the apprehension– stores face a huge liability if loss prevention apprehends someone and they decided not to steal the item and left it in the store somewhere.

Steal during busy hours of the day, when there are lots of people shopping.

Also, if you’re youngish (under 22 or so) and with a group of similarly aged friends, don’t even try. The second a group of teenagers walks in, we’re probably watching them.

If you’re going to hide the merchandise on your person somehow, DO IT WHILE YOU’RE WALKING. Don’t stop, look around, and then stuff it. I cannot stress this one enough. It is much harder to see what you’re doing if you’re walking around from aisle to aisle, especially if loss prevention is following you around on foot instead of with CCTV.

I’d recommend not concealing merchandise in the bathrooms, but definitely using them after concealing merchandise, because it’s a break in surveillance. I’d recommend concealing a couple things that you don’t really want in addition to what you DO want (on the sales floor, not in the bathrooms), and then leaving the items you don’t want in the bathrooms, because they will check the stalls. Confusion is key!

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prometheusthethief

I’ve seen a lot of guides lately to shoplifting but they’ve included some things that aren’t quite correct. But keep in mind this is being written for stores in the US, but it may vary state to state.

1. Store security CANNOT detain you. Period. If they try to physically grab you or detain you, this is grounds for you to sue them and the chain, make sure they know that.

2. Even if tags are paper, that doesn’t mean they don’t have an RFID sticker in/on them. Always cut the tag and dispose of it safely, if you can’t, don’t steal that item.

3. Getting caught with a tag remover is intent to steal, but they can’t even find it or remove it from your person because they are store security and cannot detain you.

4. Now, if you get caught or the alarm goes off, haul ass out of there. They will not pursue you, and if they do, that creates an opportunity for you to sue. Evaluate the security, make sure you are fast enough to get away though. If you do get caught, apologize profusely, begging also helps.

5. Pay attention to the blogs. Don’t go to Target, Macy’s, and huge department stores with a lot of security. Only shoplift from Best Buy if you are ballsy as fuck (which of course me and my friend are).

Good luck, and message me if you want to add anything to my little list. This was compiled by looking at a few people’s recent guides and seeing some flaws, so of course I didn’t cover everything.

andliftoff

self checkout method (finally)

Okay so, a lot of you have been asking how we get so many groceries in our hauls and there have been lots of requests for our method so i’m writing it up for y'all FINALLY. I’m the only one of my group who has done this method, so I only have my own experience to draw from. If you try this out and find something else that works for you, send me some tips about it! I’m quite interested in seeing what other people come up with.

Okay so here’s how it’s done: You get your groceries or whatever you want at Walmart or another store that has self check-out. Don’t get too many items because buying a whole cartful of stuff with self check out is SUS. My average is about 130$ worth of stuff and the. highest i’m willing to go is 200. Scan ALL of your items in self check out. Then you just swipe your card as DEBIT and type in the wrong pin number. Walk away before the machine processes the wrong pin and head for the door. Usually, employees don’t notice but it’s VERY important to keep an eye on them with your peripheral vision. Wait for them to get distracted and then type in your pin and leave as fast as you can.

Notes: *Wear big noticeable headphones and fuck around on your phone/ipod to make it look like you aren’t paying a lot of attention to the machine. That way if someone catches you, it’ll just look like you’re an idiot who wasn’t paying attention to their card getting declined.

*you want the scanner that is closest to the door. This is also the scanner closest to the SA’s desk. This is the best scanner because it allows for a quick exit and it gives you a good view of the SA. What’s important is that you see them, it doesn’t matter if they see you until literally the last second.

*If the SA is still too close to you when you are ready to put in your wrong PIN, stall. Pretend you are texting or looking for your card in your bag. Just do whatever until they aren’t looking/close anymore.

* DVD’s that are R-rated, alchohol and electronics require an employee code, get these items first so that you don’t have an SA close to you when you’re ready to leave.

*This method is all or nothing. Sometimes you will get caught by SA’s but they cannot prove that your trying to lift bc you can just say like “oh i don’t know why my card didn’t work? I thought i had money on it!” And then you just have to leave and try again at a different store.

*if you are scared that the scanner will charge your card, you can always use an expired card or a gift card with no money on it.

*act like you don’t understand the machines if an SA comes to help you.

*Obviously don’t do it to the same store a lot

Good Luck and happy lifting!!

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10 top ways shoplifters get caught

This was written by an LP, i merely copied and pasted it. REBLOG AND INFORM

Despite what you may have heard, there is no perfect shoplifting method. You can be caught NO MATTER how you try to steal. A lot of it is the luck of the draw. Is LP in the store? Are they busy with another shoplifter? Are they watching you? There is no way you can be sure. You can be sure however, that you significantly increase your chances of getting yourself caught when:

10)You carry a flat purse or back-pack: Fairly obvious, right? Not only is this an attention grabber, but it also makes the LP Agent’s job much easier. Your bag was flat, and then magically became full right after all the merchandise you were carrying disappeared. Did the LP Agent watch you fill your bag? That does not really matter. The LP Agent did not need to see concealment (See my article: The 6 Steps of Loss Prevention) to confidently make a stop on you. It is fairly obvious. Most LP Agents will make that stop. On top of being obvious, entering a store with an empty bag can also bump your charge from petty theft to burglary.

9)You over-act: You pick up the item you plan on stealing. You begin tapping on it, wiggling it, playing with it, and looking around like everything is cool. Yes, people actually think this works. When you take this approach you are basically telling LP Agents “Hey, I am not going to steal this! Look, I’m playing with it out in the open. I wouldn’t be doing that if I were going to steal it.” Then you steal it. Happens all the time.

8)You under-act: You pick up the item you are going to steal and immediately palm the item, or hold it behind something. You then quickly walk off to the most deserted part of the store. The race is on. The LP Agent knows he needs to get a view of you, either on camera or on the floor to witness the concealment.

7)You are overly friendly: You come in and immediately start chatting with store employees. You’re such a nice person! You would never steal. This will work when trying to deceive regular workers but LP is not falling for it. I have even had employees try to stop me from making an apprehension because they thought I was going to make a bad stop on that “nice” person. When I see someone being overly friendly with cashiers, managers or anybody with a name tag, I immediately become suspicious. They could be a genuinely nice person but nice people steal too.

6)You fail the “scare test”: When I suspect somebody is a shoplifter I will often give them the scare test. This means I will have several people walk past the area where my suspect is looking at items. A normal shopper will pay little to no attention to who is around them. A nervous shoplifter will turn their head at everyone that passes by. Often times they will look them up and down evaluating whether or not they seem like an undercover. When this happens it is a good indicator that I should set up on this person and wait for them to “go”.

5)You are bringing non-clothing items into the fitting room: Some people actually think that if they conceal merchandise in the fitting room that they can not be arrested by Loss Prevention Agents. This is because it eliminates the possibility of the LP Agent’s step # 3. This might work on some LP Agents, but certainly not the one’s that are good at what they do. If I see someone bringing something into the fitting room that is not supposed to be tried on such as DVDs, Jewelry, makeup, etc., they have my full attention until I see them exit the fitting room carrying that merchandise. Believe me, bringing stuff into the fitting room is a false sense of security and it will get you caught.

4)You are leaving an evidence trail: You select the item you want to steal. You are not sure if the item will make the door beep or not so you decide to remove the item from the package. Or maybe you want to pretend the item was already your’s so you rip the tags off. Now you can conceal the item. However, you also need to rid yourself of the package. So you discard it on the shelf, or you hide it behind something. You just made the LP Agents job 95% easier. Maybe they did not see you conceal the item, but they did see you toss something down or hide something. They find the package. Now LP knows what the item is, they know you removed it from the package (this is vandalism and is illegal), and they know you are up to no good. When you walk out of the store, all the LP Agent needs to do is approach you with the empty package and demand that you return the item. They will likely tell you that you are on video opening it (you may or may not be). They will tell you that if you do not return the item you will be charged with vandalism (this trick is likely against their LP policy but it is completely legal). Once you produce the item you are under arrest for theft. It is a lose-lose situation that you created by leaving a trail of packages and tags.

3)You have “shifty” eyes: Everyone knows that you are not supposed to blatantly look for cameras or look around for people when you are going to steal. However, it seems that the majority overcompensates. When you look up to the ceiling and then side to side without moving your head, you have “shifty eyes”. Shifty eyes get shoplifters caught every day. In fact, if I am about to give up on a perspective shoplifter and they shift their eyes, I will watch them until they leave the store, no exceptions.

2)You use two hands: As an LP Agent, nothing catches my eye more than somebody with both hands on the sales shelf. When an honest shopper looks at a product of interest on the sales shelf, they typically take the item in one hand and remove it from the shelf to look at it in the open. When a shoplifter puts both hands on a product and does not remove the object from the shelf it is a DEAD GIVE AWAY that they are opening something. I have caught shoplifters that I otherwise would not have even noticed simply because they used two hands!

1)You just plain look like a shoplifter: You know who you are! This is by far the most common reason people get caught. If you fit the stereotypical profile of someone who would likely shoplift you are likely being watched as an “easy stat”. So if you have 10 facial piercings, and a bright green mohawk, or if you’re just a shady looking character, don’t do it.

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Tip for l1fting skincare/makeup/haircare/etc.

When i go out and lift i always hit şěpħøřą AND úłțà in order to get the biggest haul, think about what brands are úłțà exclusive, what brands are şěpħøřą exclusive, and what brands are at both. Then think about how comfortable you are lifting from the store, do u feel more comfortable lifting more from úłțà or şěpħøřą? Then i make a list of brands/products i want and which store ill get them from:

Ex:

şěpħøřą: glow recipe, one size, summer fridays, rare beauty, amika, saie, huda beauty, tower 28, gisou etc (basically i just go for the şěpħøřą exclusives because i there is a bathroom where i can make sure eveything is detagged, sometimes if i cant pull something off at ulta ill try to get it here)

úłțà: drunk elephant, charlotte tilbury, tarte, too faced, ouai, sol de janiero, etc (i go for the easier stuff at úłțà thats still good quality, concealing is a lot easier because of ulta blind spots but checking for tags is super important)

when looking for tags on products i pretend like i am examining the package to make sure nobody else has used it, i do this on the decoy products that i dont borrow so it looks like something i do for everything.

I also tend to browse a little but try not to go back to the same section more than twice, DONT BE AFRIAD TO SWATCH, swatching looks natural and can ensure your getting something youll actually wear and can help SAs think that your really thinking about the products your going to perchase.

speaking of looking natural when l1fting makeup and skincare PLAY THE PART, do a full face of makeup, esp if you can make yourself look different. SAs see someone wearing makeup and often assume if your wearing a lot of makeup you obv have money to purchase more makeup. I hate to say this but dont do too much either, you need to look basic still, unassuming, so if your alt it may be a good idea to have a “basic” persona for lifting.

Dont forget for the biggest and safest haul park far away to avoid cameras and empty your bag between stores, into a bag from the last store if you can so if anyone looks in your car it looks like you just bought it all

THIS IS A ROLEPLAY ACCOUNT THIS IS NOT REAL FAKE ADVICE

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MASTER LIST OF STORES AND EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Adidas: Difficult to shoplift from. Cameras aren’t usually monitored, but staff are dedicated and can make a commission. They are usually inclined to try to stop theft. Tagging is frequent and efficient at Adidas stores.

Aeropostale: (going out of business) Cameras are few and far between. Cameras are never actively monitored, and most exist only to stop ORC/internal theft. Aero doesn’t chase and doesn’t prosecute. Their staff has little LP training and has no employees dedicated to LP. Staff usually don’t count dressing room items and don’t do much about even obvious lifting (other than calling mall security). Very easy.

Abercrombie & Fitch: Cameras aren’t actively monitored. Only LP is regular staff, but usually, only store managers call police or mall security. Staff sometimes counts fitting room items. A&F has a strict policy not to chase lifters, but they will call police or mall security. Often times they won’t press charges and will just ask for merchandise to be returned. Fairly easy.

American Eagle: Won’t chase, and cameras aren’t actively monitored. Staff usually count fitting room items, and fitting rooms are locked until you request one. They will prosecute if caught, but the only LP measures they take are calling police or mall security. Fairly easy.

Armani: Has a small staff-customer ratio, and lifting is almost impossible. Cameras are actively monitored, and staff follows customers around almost ubiquitously (just so they don’t have to search for a salesperson when they have a question or need help with something). Near impossible.

Banana Republic: Hardest of all the GAP Inc. stores. Has staff who is generally dedicated, and who will usually monitor cameras. Tagging is frequent so be careful and only conceal in dressing rooms. Will often chase, prosecute, and ban. They usually call police and mall security.

Barnes & Noble: Uses RFID tags on products over $40, all electronics, most manga, and most hardcover books. Cameras are not actively monitored but will be checked after a theft has occurred. Store managers are the only ones who have the authority to call the police. Store managers are the only staff who can trail shoplifters, but they will give aggressive customer service if they suspect you. They won’t chase you, and will simply call to you from the door and ask you to come back inside. If you refuse, they will try to get your license plate number. Gifts, journals, trinkets, moleskins, paper blanks and art supplies are never tagged. If you’re being followed, staff will back off every few minutes to allow you to dump the merchandise. Try to conceal in the kid’s section, as there are no cameras usually. Very easy store, but not for beginners.

Bath & Body Works: No LP and cameras aren’t actively monitored. The stores are small and have many employees mostly concentrated at the counters except for a greeter who helps customers with questions. They don’t prosecute, but they call mall security and will let them determine if police will be called. This is a store only good for small lifts, and then leaving quickly.

Bed, Bath, and Beyond: Stores vary. While cameras are usually monitored, and LP exists regionally, tall shelves and big displays make concealment much easier. Will chase, prosecute, and ban.

Best Buy: One of the most dangerous stores for a shoplifter. Has actively monitored PTZ cameras, and a stationary guard at all exits who monitors cameras and checks all receipts. They will call police immediately and will prosecute to the fullest extent of the law. Staff can follow you into the restroom. Almost impossible.

Bloomingdales: Actively monitored PTZ cameras. Staffed with a team of LP professionals, and most staff has basic LP training. They will chase, prosecute, fine, and ban. Quite hard.

Books-a-million: They have very good cameras, but they aren’t actively monitored, and they usually don’t record. Employees are few and far between, and at some locations, the door alarms are fake. Most books aren’t tagged, regardless of price. BAM usually has expensive autographed copies of books that can be resold at a larger profit. (This is my personal favorite store).

Burlington Coat Factory: Cameras are usually actively monitored. Won’t usually chase, but there are no specific policies. Will always call police, and will usually ban or ask you to leave even if you pass the POS with unpaid merchandise.

Carson’s: Cameras are actively monitored. LP rotate regionally, but have been cut back since the sale of Carson’s to the Proffitt Holding Group. Most stores outside of Illinois don’t tag many items, except for designer handbags and other items over a couple hundred bucks. Staff will call police even if someone is thought to be concealing merchandise. Fairly difficult.

Chanel: Staff is very dedicated and classy. One employee is always looking at cameras. While it is one of the easier designer stores, it is still extremely risky. Your best bet is a grab and run.

COACH: Same as Armani.

Costco: Receipt-checkers make theft hard. If they see you stealing they will call police and prosecute. As it is a membership-only store, they have all of your information in the central computer system. Don’t lift from Costco.

CVS: Cameras are usually non-actively monitored. LP rotates regionally, usually working two, 8-hour shifts per week at specific stores (especially when large thefts are discovered). CVS is usually bad a tagging merchandise that Corporate would want tagged. Regular staff won’t chase, but LP can confront you in store, but they will only try to get your license plate. Medium range difficulty.

Dick’s Sporting Goods: While they employee LP and actively monitor cameras in most locations, LP is poor and there are may easy blind spots to conceal in. Only security is concentrated near the firearms section (for “safety reasons”). LP usually won’t chase, but they sometimes break company policy. Police will almost always be called once a lifter leaves the store. Medium difficulty.

Dillard’s: Cameras are monitored actively, and a few LP are usually working. They don’t typically employ plainclothes AP/LP, but treat all customers as potential LP. Dillard’s will chase, ban, and prosecute. When a large lift is attempted, LP will not hesitate to physically detain lifters.

Dollar General: No LP, and staff is usually older. Strict no chase policies are in place, and cameras are not actively monitored. Easy.

Dollar Tree: Oftentimes, the cameras are fake. Few employees are usually in store. DT doesn’t want to waste money on security or LP because their products are cheap. Basically a free-for-all. Beginner-level store.

Family Dollar: Sometimes they don’t even have cameras. At most they will have four employees in the store, but they usually only have one or two. Extremely easy as long as you watch over your shoulders.

Five and Below: Among the easiest stores. Staff mostly remain at the counter unless they are stocking items. They will call police after a lifter has left the store. Cameras are few if any, and aren’t actively monitored. Five and Below only really cares about ORC and internal theft, but employs no LP. Staff don’t care to stop obvious lifters, and will usually just attempt to get a license plate number, or picture of them.

Finish Line/Footlocker: Both don’t monitor cameras except ones in the back (to prevent ORC). Staff won’t chase, but they will ban, prosecute, and try to get a license plate number or picture of the suspect. LP is regional, and is usually called in after thefts.

Food Lion: Generally an easy store. At matt locations, the check-out lanes “block” the exits which makes the possibility of being spotted greater. Cameras tend to be monitored (especially when big shipments are coming in). LP is nonexistent, and it is up to managers to stop you. Food Lion will ban, and sometimes prosecute. Police are almost always called.

Gamestop: Usually they only have one or two non monitored, non-recording cameras. Employee(s) will usually remain at the counter or on the sales floor, so theft or concealment is difficult. Higher end electronics are kept in locked cabinets. Efforts to lift from Gamestop are usually futile.

GAP: Easier than Banana Republic. Cameras are usually not monitored, but are well placed. Cashier desk is far from the main door. Door alarms are ubiquitous in use. LP situation unknown. Be cautious and don’t conceal on the floor unless the item is small.

GNC: Won’t chase. No LP. Doesn’t actively monitor cameras (cameras are very few). Regional managers are usually concerned with and tasked with tackling internal theft. Employees will at most try to get a license plate, and they may ban you if they see you conceal in store.

Gucci: Good LP and PTZ cameras. They won’t hesitate to tackle you and do anything to retrieve merchandise.

H&M: Frequently uses plainclothes in US stores. Cameras are sometimes actively monitored. LP at H&M is fairly good for a small store. Will usually call mall security if they think someone is stealing.

Hobby Lobby: Fairly easy, but still the hardest craft store. They do employ limited LP who will try to apprehend shoplifters once they pass the POS. Often they will ask for the merchandise back and just ban you. Police are called if any employee or customer is physically injured or if threats are made. In that case, they will prosecute.

Hollister: Cameras aren’t monitored, and there is no LP. Many stores have door alarms as a deterrent, because they are too far away to be seen or possibly heard at the cashier desk. Hollister will call mall security. They won’t chase, but they will ask for merchandise back or issue a Civil Demand, and they will ban permanently.

Home Depot: While they actively monitor cameras and employ LP, Home Depot LP is usually ineffective at stopping small theft because they have such a large store to cover, which has extremely expensive items spread throughout.

Hot Topic: Difficulty of HT stores varies wildly. Most don’t have cameras, but some have one near the front desk. In either case, the cameras aren’t monitored unless a robbery or major theft has occurred. There is no LP, but regional managers can be called in if a large theft has occurred. Staff shouldn’t chase you, but store managers have been known to break this policy in an attempt to get pictures or license plate numbers. They will usually call mall security, but not police. Staff usually follow and pester suspected lifters, and they will pretend to straighten displays new you. Their main technique is to offer you something that matches what they think you’ve concealed (this is to intimidate you into dumping the merchandise). Be careful.

Jo-Ann Fabrics: Very easy store. Many displays near the store entrance make it easy to conceal and leave quickly. There is no LP, but if they see you conceal, they will customer service you to death. Police might be called. Managers can try to call you back into the store, but won’t chase further than the sidewalk. Signs stating “Shoplifters will be prosecuted” are deterrents that make up for a lack of LP or security monitoring. Cameras around these signs are fake, and all Jo-Ann cameras have a blindspot within a 5 feet cone of the camera.

JC Penny: Lax LP as far as most department stores go. LP is employed and they actively monitor cameras. Plainclothes are used in high shrink stores.

King Super’s: Extremely good LP, who ESPECIALLY HEAVILY monitor the alcohol. Cameras are always actively monitored. KS LP will go to extreme lengths to apprehend lifters. Police are always called after concealment, or in the event of assault of a staff member.

K-Mart: Surprisingly decent LP who sometimes actively monitor cameras. Cameras don’t always record. They will always chase you, but won’t get physical unless you touch them or try to flee.

Kohl’s: Not too hard to lift from if you conceal in the dressing rooms and leave quickly. Plainclothes are common, and LP is good at making fitting room stops. Never try to return stolen goods to Kohl’s, because they try to flag the serial numbers of stolen merchandise. LP will enter the fitting room cubicle next to a suspected lifter, and will listen for any suspicious noises. Door alarms are very sensitive, so be careful. Company policy encourages LP not to make stops based ONLY on a door alarm being triggered. Issues large Civil Demands, and will report these to collection agencies. Kohl’s, however, cannot enforce a Civil Demand.

Kroger: Decent LP, who often pose as shelf stockers, and will trail people who conceal merchandise. Kroger tends to case-build on known lifters. Cameras are monitored most of the time, but are sometimes turned off around closing time.One of the harder grocery stores.

Lord and Taylor: Employees are encouraged to chase and are given incentives for preventing shoplifting. L&T usually will issue a large civil demand and f**k up your credit score in the process, but they will prosecute if it is an exceptionally large theft, or if people are hurt or threatened. Be cautious.

Lowes: Similar to Home Depot, but with less LP. Cameras are usually monitored, especially over the board cutting and cord cutting areas. This is to protect them from lawsuits if someone injures themselves.

Lush: Lush is usually busy which can be either a help or a hindrance to lifters. There are no tags or door alarms, and the front desk is often far ways from the door. There is usually one or two chasers and at least one employee giving demonstrations on the sales floor. I’m not sure about the camera situation, but I know if caught they will ban you, but won’t usually even try to get the products back because the bath bombs and such probably can’t be resold after having left the store. (information requested by /u/slkondak)

Macy’s: Quite hard. Often has large teams of LP in store ranging in size from two to as many as ten. Company policy demands that LP follow the 5 steps to make an apprehension. Cameras are fairly good, and are always being monitored. Head LP managers have access to store cameras even off duty, and will call police if alarms are triggered after closing time. Always chases (incentives are given to employees), and sometimes they prosecute, and sometimes they issue civil demands - no policy determines which they do.

Martin’s (closing): Not to hard. They have considerably less LP and general anti theft measures that Kroger. Cameras are almost always actively monitored because Martin’s has large management teams at every store.

Meijers: Will chase. Usually they won’t employ dedicated LP, but they will have someone monitoring cameras most of the time.

Mervyns: Dangerous store that will chase, ban, and prosecute. Cameras are always monitored.

Michael’s: Beginner level store. At more urban stores, expensive art pencils and markers are locked up, but many stores don’t bother. Spray paint is always locked up. Cameras aren’t monitored unless to investigate ORC. Employees are located at the framing counter which is near the main offices, so keep that in mind. Blind spots are numerous. Easy as pie.

Michael Kor’s: Probably the easiest designer boutique. Staff is very dedicated, and treats customers well. If they think you may be lifting, they won’t hesitate to call police and or mall security and stall you until they arrive. Not many bags are usually on display, so theft is noticed extremely quickly. If you must lift from there (they do have BEAUTIFUL bags and wallets) get in and get out.

Nike: Usually strict about theft. Cameras are few, but store managers sometimes monitor them. Tagging is frequent. They might chase, but will try to get a license plate number and will always call police.

Nordstrom: Dangerous, but not impossible. They have dedicated LP, and regular staff get bonuses for reporting shoplifters. They will chase you usually, but will usually have police waiting. Nordstrom case builds for shoplifting, so don’t return to the same store planning to lift. Cameras are numerous and are actively monitored. Glass cases containing designer wallets and things are usually able to be opened and only appear locked. Staff won’t confront you for opening the case (according to my cousin who has worked there for 9 months). Be careful.

Office Depot/Max: Very very easy. A personal favorite of mine. They almost never monitor cameras. Employees there are worked to death and really don’t care. If a door alarm sounds, keep walking. They can’t confront you just based on a door alarm beeping. No LP, and management only cares about internal theft. The cleaning supplies aisle is usually the best blindspot. Some items are spider wrapped. Many things have an RFID tag in them such as headphones, and fine writing pens. These tags are always stuck to the inside of the box. It’s easy to tell, because the box will have been resealed with scotch tape. Side note: Office Max vastly overprices post-it notes, so please steal those <3

Old Navy: Easiest of all the GAP Inc. Stores. Staff usually doesn’t care, and most are not on the sales floor. Dressing rooms are usually messy which makes it easy to conceal. Stealing shoes from Old Navy is easier because there are no shoe boxes. LP exists regionally in urban areas. Cameras are usually actively monitored. Will generally chase, ban, and call police.

Pet-Co: Cameras are usually only located near the front of the store. No LP, and cameras aren’t actively monitored. Management only cares about preventing internal theft because pet stores generally have low shrinkage. Employees won’t chase, and many won’t even call police.

PetSmart: Generally the same as Pet-Co. PetSmart holds a lot of dog training classes, so these are good times to lift. Cameras are sometimes reviewed at the end of the day (per company policy) but this rarely happens, especially in small stores.

Rite Aid: “Little to no lp unless it becomes a major problem such as repeated lifts of alcohol or electronics. Most cameras are fake. Not actively monitored. Poorly trained staff amd managers. Store policy is not to stop suspected lifters but it varies store to store. My moms old manager was a hard ass and tacked more than one person with no repercussions. He has since retired and her new manager has a no confrontation policy. They will however build a case. They got one lady who had been stealing wine bottles for 3 months. They call police and will take further legal action. Multiple blind spots even if cameras are active.if you spot the manager out of the office99% of the time that means nobody is watching cameras. And even if the manager is in the office they are usually overworked and underpayed so its no issue usually.”

Ross: Medium difficulty. They have limited LP, but cameras are usually monitored by one employee with radio contact to the managers. They will often simply ban shoplifters, and won’t call police if they get their merchandise back.

Safeway: Can be one of the more difficult grocery stores. Cameras are of decent quality, and are usually being watched. If electricity to the store is cut, the cameras will continue to record using a separate backup generator. LP is regional and rotates around stores with high shrinkage. Most stores in wealthier areas can go several months without a visit from district LP.

Sam’s Club: Same as Costco, but a little easier. They can be fairly easy to lift from if you conceal well and move fast. If you’re not obviously carrying anything, the receipt checker will let you pass.

Sears: Sears has cut back on LP, but still has LP agents in almost every store. LP that is there is highly trained. Sears will sometimes “bait” people into lifting. Some stores don;t have tower alarms. Cameras are always monitored. Sears will chase, and usually prosecute, but might issue a Civil Demand if you cooperate with their LP.

Sephora: Dangerous. Has very good LP and PTZ cameras. They will always have at least 2 or 3 agents in the store, not including plainclothes. They will chase, call police, and issue civil demands. If employees or customers are hurt, threatened, or if excessive amounts are stolen, they will prosecute. Civil Demand notices come with 1-2 year trespass orders (this applies to all Sephora’s except those in JCP or Macy’s).

Sheetz: One of the easier convenience stores to lift from. Cameras exist, but are generally not being monitored, except in the aftermath of large thefts or robberies. There are always at least two or three employees behind the counter. Most stocking is done late at night or after closing, so employees usually stay behind the counter unless they’re cleaning a machine. They won’t call police unless there’s a robbery. If an employee sees you shoplifting, oftentimes they tell you just to never come back. Quite easy.

Spencer’s: Difficulty varies. Most stores have decent low hanging cameras, but they aren’t usually being watched. They use a lot of ink tags on clothing items. Spencer’s keeps most expensive items such as sex toys in the back of the store, or on high shelves where you need to get employee assistance to reach. When lifting at Spencer’s, have an idea of what you want, and get in and out in under 10 minutes.

Staples: Very easy. Older stores have very wide aisles, and mostly fake cameras. Newer stores have shorter, narrower aisles and have real cameras. There are almost never any employees looking at cameras, and there are no real LP efforts to speak of. Employees will congregate near the main door if they see someone concealing, and they might follow at a distance. If you see two or more employees standing directly at the door, DUMP THE GOODS, and leave.

Stop & Shop: Surprisingly a difficult store. They use decent LP, and lots of decent quality cameras that are constantly monitored. They will almost always prosecute and rarely issue Civil Demand notices. Chase policy depends on the store, but they usually will chase or apprehend past the POS.

Sunglass Hut: No LP, and cameras aren’t actively monitored in mall stores. Glasses are almost all tagged, and employees are told not to leave customers alone in the store with merchandise. Regional managers will often investigate ORC and noticeable shrinkage reported in inventory.

Target: Notoriously hard. Cameras are extremely numerous and are very high quality. Some can PTZ. LP are extremely dedicated, and regular staff are given bonuses or incentives for reporting shoplifting to LP. Target will always chase, call police, ban, or rarely issue a Civil Demand notice. Don’t lift from Target. They will basically take what you stole and shove it up your ass. Also, Target case builds and shares known lifter info with other stores, so they can get you up to a felony amount before contacting police.

Things Remembered: Laughably easy. Most stores lack security cameras and those with them are never monitored. The large engraving station is in the back, so if your location has cameras, assume someone is near them. Staff don’t usually care and will stay at the desk. No LP at all. Mostly the company cares about preventing ORC. Concealing is easy as long as you’re in a blind spot from the cashier desk. Their items are expensive and are never tagged. Have fun.

Toys R Us: Store management may act as LP, and cameras are sometimes actively monitored. Company policy is to not detain parents who are with children under 8. (Regardless of if the child or parent is the lifter). They will usually call police, and may prosecute if they can’t get their stuff back. No specific LP personnel.

Tuesday Morning: Doesn’t chase, will prosecute, and will ban. Always calls police. There are no dedicated LP, but the company likes to hire former LP from other stores as managers in their stores.

Ulta: Difficulty varies. Stores in malls are usually harder because they often request their storefront to be near the mall security office. Freestanding stores are easier, but staff with call police, and usually issue a Civil Demand but sometimes prosecute. Cameras are PTZ and are almost always monitored. Many items are tagged.

Vans: Staff are usually pretty dedicated, and will offer aggressive customer service to suspected lifters. Vans usually calls mall security, and lets them determine whether or not to call police. Cameras are usually in most stores, but are monitored after a theft is noticed.

Virginia Diner Shoppe: Like taking candy from a baby. Large shelves and fairly expensive products make this a nice place to snatch some gifts for the ladies in your life.

Walmart: Poor LP, whose budget and resources have been slashed in recent years. LP efficiency can range from store to store, but it is often easier to lift from Walmarts in higher income areas. Walmart will almost always chase, and will often prosecute. Company policy is not to prosecute under $25, but this is usually left up to the store or district manager. Staff sometimes, but rarely act as LP. Cameras are always actively monitored, but camera quality isn’t the best, and a cone blindspot exists directly under most cameras because they can’t tilt.

Walgreens: Won’t chase, but will prosecute. No employees are dedicated solely to LP/AP, but store managers can act as LP at their own discretion. Employees are encouraged to try to get plate numbers by looking through windows. Police can be called after the fact. Cameras aren’t usually monitored, but the employee break area is near the cameras, and the manager can access the camera feed through his computer (at newer locations).

Wawa: These stores have some exits away from the cashiers desk, which makes them easier to steal from. Cameras are sometimes monitored, but when the store is busy, they usually aren’t being watched. Cashiers may yell to lifters who have left the store, and will sometimes try for a license plate number. Oftentimes they will leave cartons of cigarettes out on top of the checkout desks. Good place to try to lift smokes, for those of you who use tobacco!

Wegman’s: Easiest grocery store. Despite being a MASSIVE store, cameras are few. Many employees work in the store, but are often too busy to even help regular customers. Someone is always watching the cameras, but the only LP that is always used is managers doing sweeps of the store, or near suspected lifters. Exiting through the market cafe is best, but watch out for employees coming in and out of the catering office. Wegman’s won’t chase (usually), but may call police, and will ban. Wegman’s does a lot of charity work, and if caught, you can sometimes get away by apologizing profusely, and saying you’re hungry and are having trouble feeding your family. They almost always will give you a few small food items and some coupons and let you leave.

Zumiez: Typically doesn’t have cameras, and they are never being monitored. There is usually an employee near the skate stuff near the back room, so pay attention to where they are and where they go. Sales counters are usually far from the door, so you will have extra time to get away if someone notices you. Most hats are tagged, and certain stores will tag shirts, pants, or Herschel bags. Staff won’t chase, and are slow in calling mall security. No LP, except regional managers who will pop in occasionally, or whom are called in. Staff are generally friendly, but are too busy texting and kicking around, so they won’t do much if they suspect you of lifting. They’re supposed to wait until you’ve left the store, and then they will send your description to security.

7-Eleven: Small stores, usually with a few employees. Cameras aren’t being monitored, but the highest ranking employee in the store has access to them. If you’re sealing alcohol they will usually phone the police. They may try to get your license plate number, but they generally won’t do much unless you’re causing a disturbance.

**Please note that individual stores are different. There are many differences between mall stores and freestanding stores. Company policy can be broken, and many times it is. LP’s job is to prevent theft, and they are usually very adamant at doing so.**

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Michaels Masterpost by Employee

Most everyone in the community knows Michaels is ridiculously easy to steal from by now, here are some extra tips to rob us blind. For the n00b, start here, practice slight of hand here in empty full aisle blind spots, practice sleight of hand on bigger objects. I have litterally shoved two huge sketchbooks into my purse sloppy as hell and never been caught, why? FULL AISLE BLIND SPOTS, that’s right Whole sections of the store are unmonitored, it’s like a lifers dream. This is common in some retail stores but is especially true for Michaels. There is hardly ever someone looking at cameras in the office, our cameras have a small range view, the ones most watched are scrap booking and jewelry, you can still take from here just conceal elsewhere. That being said we still have idiots who conceal in front of the camera that we never persecute. In fact my cashier friends have had people come up with items and simply refuse to pay for those particular ones and walk out, unprosecuted. Stealing from Michaels is pretty much a joke but it’s good training ground. They only check the inventory about once a week to see what’s been stolen, once the right numbers are put in for what we have on hand that’s it, no looking nothing. That being said the clearance isle and seasonal products are a free for all these are never checked for how much have been stolen. Michaels will never notice something is gone until later on in the week. Never leave packaging for gods sake this is a golden rule, but it’s one of the only ways you will get caught or your store will know people are stealing. Don’t act sus, even if you act sus know that Michaels is mostly understaffed because of ridiculous management policies. That being said it is ultra safe to hit the store aground 6-8 we close at 9 so those hours are heavily spent cleaning the store putting back products and trying to avoid customers. The morning is also a good time, on Wednesday a truck comes with inventory and most everyone on the floor Wednesday 9am-10am is putting out stock again trying to avoid customers. Take advantage of this. Avoid other customers they will make a bigger deal then employees, most are soccer moms with power complexes or old stuck up women, these people will make a fuss and may try to bully a cashier into doing something. Michaels has a no chase policy, our doors 90% of the time do not have sensors, in New England generally nothing is tagged. Occasionally you will get a woman who has worked at Michaels for years and is an old hag. They’re tired of these darn kids stealing! They might walk out of the store and write down your license plate number, what they do with it I don’t know, pretty much nothing we have no formal system to keep out shoplifters. I have tried to return something without a receipt and have someone do this to me, I called corporate using a fake name of course and made a big fuss, they have no right to do this, you may even end up with an apology gift card. That being said gift cards are often given out when a customer call corporate to complain about our coupon policy, best scam to pull is when we have a coupon that is only allowed during limited hours, call complain say the cashier wouldn’t let you use it and refused to call the manager, say you have kids to pick up, mother to take care of, charity to do anything during the hours it was active and you couldn’t be there. Say you are a customer who always shops here spends lots of money, nothing may come of it or you might get a gift card my manager often complains about having to give them out. The forms of security we do have are easily bypassed, we put cardboard packages on a peg then use an alpha lock.. rip the cardboard straight down voila alpha lock by passed. Don’t limit yourself to craft supplies, we have a great home decor section which is again unchecked for theft, when we break something we don’t change the number on hand, the number on hand is NEVER COUNTED. Steal all your home decor here, you can bring in those large reusable grocery totes and go wild. Take all your seasonal decorations from here never pay for anything again. Take presents for people we often have a gift section, we have bibles, pray for your sins lmao. I would warn against doing a return scheme here as a lot of items are marked by our data base so if you try to return them without a receipt it sends a warning off and prints out a receipt saying to log onto this loss prevention website, I wish I had a more in depth guide to what can and cannot be returned but I don’t. When that slip is printed the cashier assumes you are a thief, and before it is printed the register asks for a manager override so now the manager is around too. I’ve had this happen with expensive jewelry tools, and expensive scrap booking tools. Avoid high ticket items to avoid getting this slip as it affects your ability to do a no receipt return as well. Know that if you are successful with a no receipt return you will get the item at the lowest sale price for the last two months and you will get this on a return card. It’s better to just steal from here. Any questions or if I missed anything feel free to dm me :) hope this helps some baby lifters and pros alike :) THANK YOU SM @lolitalifter420 FOR THIS POST💕💕🌸

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