Do stores keep track of stolen items?
How do shops know if something is stolen? Most stores do inventory monthly or quarterly. So if they know they received 10 of an item, and computer records show 7 were sold, there should be 3 left on the shelf. If there is only 1 on the shelf, they know 2 were stolen.
How do you deal with an employee who steals?
The Next Steps: How to Handle Employee Theft
- Ensure the employee no longer has physical, electronic access, or financial access.
- Investigate the theft and the employee to determine the extent of the damage.
- Follow your company’s disciplinary process.
- Report the employee’s theft to the police and your insurance company.
How do the scanners at stores work?
Generally, the vertical scanners through which you pass at the entrance emit a “low-frequency” (usually around 125kHz) electric field. Security tags in the products in the store are powered up by this field and send back a reply on a different, much higher frequency.
What happens when you get caught stealing at work?
When you’ve been caught stealing, you’ll be called into a private meeting with your manager and a member of the HR department. At this point, it’s probably best to resign and walk away from the situation.
What happens if you are caught shoplifting from a store?
As an employee, one of your tasks is likely to be the prevention of theft from the store. After all, if the store constantly loses money due to shoplifting, you could be out of a job. When you’re at work, make an effort to greet customers and offer help.
Is it a sackable offence to steal at work?
Regardless of your reasons, stealing is a sackable offence, and once you’ve already done it, you can’t undo it. Your next course of action is to talk to your manager and explain your motives.
What to do if someone is stealing from your store?
Whatever your company policy is, follow it. In larger stores, that will mean contacting security; you might have to use a special code over the store PA system, or pick up the phone and call the onsite security officer. In a small shop, though, you might not have a security officer to handle the situation.