Title: Shop Stealing Prevention and Detection - Tasmania Police
Headings: Shop Stealing Prevention and Detection
Shop Stealing Prevention and Detection
The nature and extent of the problem
Shop Stealing is Stealing
Common methods used by shop stealers
Telltale characteristics of shop stealers
What can be done to reduce the risk?
Establish a policy
Train your staff
Display appropriate signage
Physical Security
Shop Layout
Networking
Approaching a shop stealer
Returning to the Store Office
Once in the office
Step I
Step II
Make Notes about the Incident:
What the police will do
Contacts
Other Business Crime Prevention Resources

Content: Not all of the practical suggestions outlined in this brochure will apply to your business. It is important that you consider all of your circumstances and then choose the preventative measures which are the most appropriate for you. Establish a policy
Establish a policy for the prevention of shop stealing and make sure that all staff are aware of it. The policy may include some of the following practices to reduce the risk of shop stealing: Never leave display cases unlocked. Check the number of garments taken in and out of fitting rooms, and remove surplus clothing from fitting rooms after each customer. Display dummy goods or empty cases only (e.g. CDs). Only display one of ‘paired’ items. Ensure that customer service areas are adequately staffed to reduce customer waiting time. Provide receipts for all purchases and conduct spot-checks of receipts at the store exit.