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Should I stop a shoplifter?
It is possible to use handcuffs to detain a shoplifter if they become violent and pose a real threat to the safety of the store staff and customers. However, the person who applies the handcuffs must have proper training, and will be responsible for the detainee’s health and safety from that point onwards.
How do you identify shoplifters?
Other tell-tale signs of shoplifters include:
- Wearing large coats or baggy clothes.
- Avoiding eye contact.
- Watching the staff, not the merchandise.
- Seeking shelter in dressing rooms to stash smuggled merchandise.
- Lurking in corners.
- Taking advantage of stores during peak hours.
Why is my friend shoplifting from her friends?
Sometimes people who shoplift (and other criminal or unhealthy behaviors) are doing it as a “cry for help.” Your friend might need to have an adult speak with her about what she’s doing—she may have bigger problems somewhere in her life that getting an adult involved with could help.
What do you do when you see someone shoplifting?
Tell an adult. Pick your favorite grownup. Tell them that you’ve got a problem and could use a little help. Let that person help you think of how to respond, and what else the situation might need. Sometimes people who shoplift (and other criminal or unhealthy behaviors) are doing it as a “cry for help.”
Is shoplifting an opportunity or a crime?
Shoplifting is an equal-opportunity crime: Boys and girls steal in the same numbers, and every economic and social group is affected. “There are angry teens, often in poverty, who steal out of rage,” says Neil Bernstein, PhD, author of How to Keep Your Teenager Out of Trouble and What to Do If You Can’t.
What should I do if my friend keeps stealing from me?
(In other words, shops of any kind.) If your friend asks why you keep saying no, you can either tell her the truth or just make up some answer. She probably needs to hear that people don’t like her stealing, but if you’re afraid to tell her, you can still protect yourself.