Yes. If you obtain a product from the shelf and place it in a hiding place for later retrieval (such as a locker or purse), you can be charged with theft.
Depending on your employer, and the state in which you live, if you purchased an item for consumption there, like a Coke, and don't keep your receipt to prove the purchase, you can be fired, or perhaps even charged with theft.
It is recommended that you maintain the highest standards of conduct so that you don't even give the appearance of impropriety.
2006-11-21 03:49:26
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answered by Anonymous
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Yes. One need not leave the store. Theft occurs when a person forms the intent to permanently deprive the owner of a good unlawfully (in this case, without paying for it). Thus, putting a store good in ones coat or pocket is proof enough that the perpetrator has formed the intent to deprive the store of its property. Thus it doesn't really matter that the person is still in the store.
Also, the store can detain the theif for a BRIEF period until police are called.
2006-11-21 11:56:30
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answered by C = JD 5
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I worked at Wal-Mart for 5 years and helped the Loss Prevention team especially on in store theft!! They can be stopped while still in the store, in fact they can be questIoned while they are working!! Especially when they have enough evidence against them to do something!! So, the answer is YES they can be stopped while still in the store and working!!
Being stopped outside has to do with customers. They have to leave the store in order to be questioned!!
2006-11-21 12:01:21
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answered by Angie 3
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Of course. Anyone who is suspected of stealing can be stopped. If you exit the store it becomes a police (theft) issue, but you can be questioned inside the store.
2006-11-21 11:46:51
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answered by Justsyd 7
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Yes they sure can. However, the store should have a reasonable cause for stopping you. It is a tricky situation as you can sue for unlawful imprisonment (even being held in the store).
2006-11-21 11:48:01
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answered by Anonymous
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HELL YES! In fact, if you work there: YOU ARE THE ONE THEY'RE LOOKING TO CATCH STEALING. Most theft is by employees (good for them--screw those rich bastards) and it's YOU the managers have their eye on. Cameras are useless against shop-lifters, they are there for YOU.
Also, having merchandise on your person, in a locker, etc is proof of "theft" in most states.
2006-11-21 11:50:42
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answered by Anonymous
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sure the act of concealing an item is an attempt to steal although most stores wait until a person walks out so if they go to court there is less chance of an acquittal.
2006-11-21 11:49:36
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answered by Controlfreak38 6
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You question is vague, but the bottom line is this:
To constitute theft, all one has to do is commit and overt act to conceal an item or change the price.
If you attempt to conceal, consume or otherwise "steal" the property.. then its a theft.
2006-11-21 11:48:38
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answered by Dog Lover 7
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Yes.
An employer can use reasonable means to prevent theft and recover property.
2006-11-21 11:55:32
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answered by Jack C 5
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If you are still in the store, no. If you have exited the building, no. They have to catch you right in between; just as you are leaving the store. But they must be 100% positive that you have stolen goods from their store in your posession. If they don't find any stolen items on you the store can be sued.
It also depends on what you are stealing. If it was money, absolutely.
2006-11-21 12:07:07
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answered by FaerieWhings 7
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