the alarms are activated by a magnetic sticker on the the high priced item you intend to steal. place it in your cart and, while looking at shelves, tear off the sticker quietly or remove the packaging and stick the item in your coat with balloon sized pockets. i usually steal the equivalent of what i buy which beats inflation. never steal and just walk out.  always buy stuff and steal half or more of what you buy. never steal alcohol, it's the most patrolled aisle. instead, buy the alcohol and steal 3 times the price in french cheeses or meat.
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