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: As the value of the stolen merchandise increases, so does the severity of the resulting criminal charge in each state. Check out our list of state-by-state shoplifting laws for further clarification. Civil liability for shoplifting
On top of the criminal charges a shoplifter faces, each state has a civil law where shoplifters can be held civilly liable to the rightful owner of the merchandise for resulting damages. In the case of the offender being underage, some states hold the parent or legal guardian may liable for money damages. The cap on this monetary penalty is typically lower than if the shoplifter was an adult. That monetary penalty may include repaying the following: The full retail value of the stolen items
The store owner’s financial losses that resulted from the theft
Repayment of the store owner’s court costs and legal fees
Shoplifting civil liability laws vary from state-to-state. Click the link for your state below to learn more and–as always–consider consulting an attorney in your area to inquire about your specific cases. State-by-state shoplifting laws
The laws around shoplifting and retail theft can vary by state. Click the links below for more information on shoplifting offenses and civil liability laws.