Title: CVS Shoplifting Policy Explained in Detail: Know What Would Happen - First Quarter Finance
Headings: CVS Shoplifting Policy Explained in Detail: Know What Would Happen
CVS Shoplifting Policy Explained in Detail: Know What Would Happen
Table of Contents
The CVS Shoplifting Policy
Asset Protection Staff
Anti-Theft Devices and Monitoring
Suspect Apprehension
Arrest and Prosecution
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Content: For high-risk categories and products, CVS uses additional anti-theft tools like security tags and locked shelving. CVS also monitors for theft by employees. Store managers and asset protection staff conduct cash verifications, employee bag checks, and investigations of potential internal thefts. Suspect Apprehension
Asset protection coordinators do not apprehend suspects, according to the official job description and CVS’ recruiting department. For the safety of its employees and customers, CVS prohibits employees from physically confronting or chasing those suspected of shoplifting. They can, however, follow and/or approach suspects inside the store. The store manager has the final say on how to proceed with a shoplifting suspect. Arrest and Prosecution
If you are caught stealing from CVS and the store manager decides to contact local law enforcement, officials will follow state guidelines regarding theft. Our article on asset protection at Target has more information about theft laws, fines, and jail time. Potential charges include misdemeanor or felony larceny (depending on the value of the stolen merchandise) and possession of stolen property.