Title: Shoplifting: How to Spot a Shoplifter | Lightspeed POS
Headings: Shoplifting: How to Spot a Shoplifter
Shoplifting: How to Spot a Shoplifter
What is shoplifting?
Shoplifting signs
Past offenders
Atypical customers
Oversized clothing or big bags
Groups
Other shoplifting signs
Employee theft
Inventory tracking
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How shoplifting is punished
Civil liability for shoplifting
State-by-state shoplifting laws
Loss prevention techniques
Inventory management technology
Employee training
Video surveillance
Electronic article surveillance
How to spot a shoplifter
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Content: Employee training
Train sales associates on how to identify potential shoplifters and how to handle those situations. The last thing you want is for your staff to wrongfully accuse someone of stealing. More often than not, the best approach to preventing theft on the sales floor is with great customer service. If they spot someone who looks suspicious, have them approach the client and simply treat them as they would any other customer, asking them if they need help finding anything and what they’re looking for. More often than not, the feeling that they’re being watched is enough to deter thieves. Staff should never try to apprehend a shoplifter on their own. Instead, they should reach out to a security guard or their managers for guidance. Be sure to include your store’s policy for how to handle theft in your employee training process. If the shoplifter leaves the store, r