Employee Theft: Big Business – Atlanta Georgia

When I first started in this industry I always looked at employee theft as the manifestation of greed or desperation, however recently I have noticed that it is becoming big business.

We all know that there is no honor among thieves, but apparently there is no honor among retailers either. One of my stores is located in a strip mall. 2 stores down is a large beauty supply store. One of the cashiers at my store was apprehended for employee theft trying to sneak a backpack full of high-end shampoos, perfumes, etc. out of the store without paying. During the interview she began singing like a canary. (I sincerely love these kinds of people, by the way) It appears the owner of the beauty supply store was happily paying anyone who stole from us. This allowed him to pay the thief and still sell the merchandise at a lower price than we were because it was all profit to him. Needless to say we went after that store owner like a pit bull on a chew toy.

In another instance I was at a local watering hole that I don’t often frequent when a young man that I recognized from one of the grocery stores I work at walked in. He saw me, nodded nervously and walked out quickly. The bartender proceeded to tell me that he and a couple of his buddies come in about 2 or 3 times a week selling large quantities of meat and seafood at discount prices. Of course I looked into it and of course they were guilty. The 3 men, 2 of which worked in the meat department were sneaking the product out of the store at night and selling it on the street to whoever was willing to pay their low prices because again, it was all profit to them. Be aware, employee theft has graduated from the minors and is becoming a major league business.

For more information about internal theft or employee theft investigation contact us at Employee Theft or call 1.770.426.0547 – Atlanta Georgia