Before a shoplifter considers stealing from a store, they first need to have a motive for doing so. Part of effective anti shoplifting strategies is in knowing and understanding how a person’s motivation drives them over the line to commit a crime.
Specific motives can vary widely amongst shoplifters, but a safe generalization is that they are trying to get something for nothing.
A shoplifter’s motivation can come from greed- wanting more than what they can afford. Maybe they are trying to afford the latest and greatest tech gadget. Maybe they are trying to keep up with the most current fashion trends.
A shoplifter’s motivation can also be driven by necessity; they simply cannot afford to purchase something like food or diapers. Maybe their debts are out of control and they steal because there is nothing left. Maybe they lost their job and have nothing.
When this motivation to steal is coupled with the opportunity to commit the crime with a lowered risk of getting caught, you can be sure that they will make an attempt to steal. By understanding this cycle of events, you can gear your anti shoplifting strategies and programs toward effective ways to stop shoplifting.
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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