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Originally Posted by DNSB
I take it you have never worked in retail? Most retailers of any size have staff in the store whose job is shrinkage prevention. They may be watching cameras, walking the floors, etc. but they are present. You know, the folks who grab you as you walk out the door with your ten-finger discount. Next time you are in a Walmart for instance, take a look at the collection of ceiling mounted cameras, check the people on the floor who are seem to be spending more time watching the shoppers than shopping, etc. Admittedly, they are probably watching the staff more closely than the shoppers -- the majority of shrinkage is due to staff.
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I believe fjtorres is correct, at least here in the U.S.: the police won't get involved unless the customer walks through the door with an item. I occasionally put things in my coat pockets for convience, pay for them before checking out, and the police have never been called.