Did you know that if a shoplifter steals the same item in two different states, it might only be a misdemeanor in one state and a felony in another? It’s important to know, because how and what you can charge a shoplifter with can be an important part of you retail theft prevention.
Anti shoplifting isn’t only about Checkpoint Systems. It is about the message within the community about how your store will stop shoplifting.
One of the biggest determining factors a court has is the dollar amount of the merchandise taken. In some states, a felony charge can happen with as little as two hundred dollars. For others, it can be anywhere from five hundred to a thousand dollars.
Additionally, you may be able to include the taxes on the item when you charge a shoplifter. If that is the case (check your local jurisdictions first) then you may be able to increase the severity of the charges. For example: In one state that I worked, it was five hundred dollars in losses to be considered a felony theft. We had a very desirable item that was frequently stolen; the cost was four hundred and ninety-five dollars. After conferring with local prosecutors, we discovered we could add the tax and the dollar value of the loss then exceeded the five hundred dollar mark.
It wasn’t long before the criminal community discovered that they would be charged with a felony theft instead of a misdemeanor. The losses on this item were greatly reduced thereafter.
Visit the Loss Prevention Store to purchase Anti-Shoplifting devices and your Electronic Article Surveillance or EAS system from Checkpoint Systems to stop shoplifting in your store.
For more information on Anti-Shoplifting, Checkpoint Labels, a Checkpoint Security System, Checkpoint Security Tags, Checkpoint Systems, or Checkpoint Tags and how they can work with your Electronic Article Surveillance or EAS system contact us at Retail theft prevention to Stop Shoplifting in your store or call 1.770.426.0547
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