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Yup, they use us as pawns to scare people from stealing but what good is it if they get away without any repercussions.
Even if the store does want to prosecute them, there's still not much we can do. In my town, you can only send shoplifters to jail if they steal more than $900 worth of merchandise, otherwise it's just a misdemeanor. The shoplifters know that, so they steal $850 worth of stuff regularly and walk free.
I understand your frustration. Most store owners do not want to go through all the trouble of prosecuting a shoplifter. Maybe they have the same reason.
I have to agree with PO1. They sometimes use us as shields. They will definitely do the same thing over and over again.
Another reason to add to the very long list of reasons why crime is up.
Why call?