Title: How to Identify and Prevent Retail Theft
Headings: A Guide to Preventing Retail Theft or Shoplifting
Retail Small Business Loss Prevention
A Guide to Preventing Retail Theft or Shoplifting
How to Identify and Prevent Retail Theft
Clues to Identify a Shoplifter
Using Preventive Measures Against Shoplifters
Stopping Shoplifters With Strong Policies

Content: You can also implement shoplifting policies and procedures to protect your store against theft. According to The National Association for Shoplifting Prevention, a nonprofit organization that is a leader in shoplifting research, more than $35 million worth of merchandise is stolen from retailers each and every day. Shoplifting has become a large part of retail shrinkage . Clues to Identify a Shoplifter
In order to stop a shoplifter, retailers must first be familiar with the categories of shoplifters, common shoplifting methods, and know what to look for in customers who exhibit strange behavior. The main things to consider are visual cues. Most shoplifters use items to conceal their theft. There are those rare occasions when a thief will just grab and run, but that is not very common. Most have a plan for how they will remove the merchandise from your store. For example, a long coat in the middle of summer provides a great place to conceal merchandise. Female shoplifters often carry more than one handbag or purse or a very large purse.