Why do people shoplift?

[steveox]

Because theyre in the poor bracket. Rich people dont shoplift though. But Walmart will not prositcute shoplifters.

Wal-Mart loosens shoplifting policy
No. 1 retailer will only press charges if shoplifters take at least $25, in change to zero-tolerance policy.
July 13 2006: 7:22 AM EDT


NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Wal-Mart is moving away from what it called a zero-tolerance policy on prosecuting shoplifters and will now only prosecute anyone caught taking merchandise worth $25 or more, according to a published report.

The New York Times reports the change in policy, citing internal documents from Wal-Mart that say it will now only press charges against those between the ages of 18 and 64 who take at least $25 worth of goods. Formerly its policy was to press charges against anyone who took at least $3 in goods.


Wal-Mart is reportedly changing its zero-tolerance policy on shoplifters.

The paper said the change in policy will allow Wal-Mart to concentrate on theft by professional shoplifters and its own employees. The paper said those two groups steal the bulk of merchandise from the chain.

http://money.cnn.com/2006/07/13/news/companies/walmart_shoplifters/index.htm

 

[PLC1]

Because theyre in the poor bracket. Rich people dont shoplift though. But Walmart will not prositcute shoplifters.

Wal-Mart loosens shoplifting policy
No. 1 retailer will only press charges if shoplifters take at least $25, in change to zero-tolerance policy.
July 13 2006: 7:22 AM EDT


NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Wal-Mart is moving away from what it called a zero-tolerance policy on prosecuting shoplifters and will now only prosecute anyone caught taking merchandise worth $25 or more, according to a published report.

The New York Times reports the change in policy, citing internal documents from Wal-Mart that say it will now only press charges against those between the ages of 18 and 64 who take at least $25 worth of goods. Formerly its policy was to press charges against anyone who took at least $3 in goods.


Wal-Mart is reportedly changing its zero-tolerance policy on shoplifters.

The paper said the change in policy will allow Wal-Mart to concentrate on theft by professional shoplifters and its own employees. The paper said those two groups steal the bulk of merchandise from the chain.

http://money.cnn.com/2006/07/13/news/companies/walmart_shoplifters/index.htm

Prosecuting thieves who steal small items probably isn't worth the effort, most likely costs more than the items.

Why do people shoplift? No, it is usually not because they need some small item and can't afford it. Most people do it to see if they can get away with it, for the thrill of it, or to get something that they can fence for drug money.

 

[steveox]

Remember,Any system can be beat. Just ask a lawyer. They know ways around the system.

 

[dahermit]

I shoplift for the strip search in the back room.

 

[dahermit]

There are several reasons people shoplift. Some for psychological reasons. For instance rich starlets have been caught doing it. And, the former police officer who survived the "Onion Fields" killing turned to shoplifting in some apparent motive of self-destruction.

 

[SapphireJinx]

nope. people shoplift because they're bored. poor people generally don't shoplift. Most people who shoplift could afford to buy the items they steal.

 

[dahermit]

nope. people shoplift because they're bored. poor people generally don't shoplift. Most people who shoplift could afford to buy the items they steal.

That is why I said: "There are several reasons people shoplift..."

How is that a, "...nope..."?

 

[Apathy]

Because theyre in the poor bracket. Rich people dont shoplift though. But Walmart will not prositcute shoplifters.

Do you prosecute illiterate hypocrites?

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