FREEZE!! by raybrockman

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· @raybrockman ·
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FREEZE!!
<center> I know that this may be hard for everyone to believe, but I am not a professional blogger, maybe one day. </center>

<center> See I have a different career, I have been a retail store manger for the past 21 years, Tough job, for sure but I guess someone has to do it. </center>

<center> I am not here today to give you my Bio. But i feel that the 21 years are relevant to what I want to talk about.</center>

## <center> Shoplifting (theft) </center>

<center>Here is a scary fact, There are approximately 27 million shoplifters (or 1 in 11 people) in our nation today. More than 10 million people have been caught shoplifting in the last five years. You read that right 1 in 11 people shoplifts.</center>

![Screenshot_20180404-162417.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmU53SsGpBAsNXSqA4rR6VdFHwZ9cF8J7xxbktLQt2FoYF/Screenshot_20180404-162417.jpg)

<center> One thing that I learned early in my career was, its not who you think it is. Let me explain this, a little bit. See when most people think of a shoplifter, there is a image that pops up in their minds. Well let me tell you what I have discovered over 20 years. Its normally not them.</center>

![Screenshot_20180404-162330.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmPneh4ouKt3U2k8n6fRjTjXyf7XsLpcycxUXuxyEKY694/Screenshot_20180404-162330.jpg)

<center> Thats right, its not them. Although everyone first impression would be that its them. But see There are 2 types of shoplifter, the dumb ones and the smart ones. Trust me when I say the smart ones out weigh the dumb ones. Here is what the smart ones look like, and they are tricky, you know the ones that go to your church or you see walking their dog. </center>

![Screenshot_20180404-162038.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmXaj89i1kxWqZdVAPUcqHZmnFXg7cZCHEaPkj9r1P1fEB/Screenshot_20180404-162038.jpg)

<center> Yep, dressed up like she just got off from her corporate american job. Its all a trick. See they know that you arent looking for this type of shoplifter. So since your out keeping an eye on the ones that LOOK like they maybe a shoplifter, little Miss 9am To 5pm is robbing you blind.</center>

![Screenshot_20180404-162138.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmXEDFBxkhRmaHSFLY83BD8WiYz6pzJHfvAQs25LfYwpYX/Screenshot_20180404-162138.jpg)

<center> They come in all shapes, sizes and age, remember its 1 out of every 11 people.</center>

<center> Here is another scary fact.
Approximately 25 percent of shoplifters are kids, 75 percent are adults. 55 percent of adult shoplifters say they started shoplifting in their teens.</center>

<center> So if its 1 out of every 11, then you would think that everyone has seen or know someone who shoplifts. Is it just becoming the norm. Is it the reason more and more retail business are closing or going to online sales only. Makes you think about it, doesn't it. </center>




<center>Here is the last and most important fact, Shoplifting affects more than the offender. It overburdens the police and the courts, adds to a store’s security expenses, costs consumers more for goods, costs communities lost dollars in sales taxes and hurts children and families.</center>

<center> ![Screenshot_20180404-182000.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmPNBJ2MBcuWF3V36ELjD2mDL7CeH566M4rhjdMX9ofGMG/Screenshot_20180404-182000.jpg)</center>

### <center> So you gotta say something if you see something. </center>

<center> Thanks for stopping by, remember your neighbors, one of them shoplifts.</center>


<center> Follow me @raybrockman</center>

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@doctorjohn ·
I shoplifted once 40 years ago.  I didn't like how I felt afterwards.  The deed damaged my self worth.  It hurt me more than others.
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@sbsparts ·
We went to an amusement park for my 4 year old's birthday.  We were cashing in our tickets when I saw her eating a lollipop we hadn't paid for yet.  She had to apologize to the cashier and pay for the lollipop with her birthday money.  Lesson learned ;-)
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@tamaralovelace ·
I love to see the AP's tailing someone at work.   It is a great game of cat and mouse.   Too bad I'm pegged to a register lol.
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@ssg-community ·
Thank you for your continued support of SteemSilverGold
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@mr-vulcan ·
Good oneπŸ‘πŸ». I have busted some of the dumb ones before and I enjoyed every minute of it. 😁
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@darkmrmystic ·
We caught a woman and her 5 year old trying to go through self checkout with 2 backpacks. When we approached my host noticed the bags were stuffed full and offered to help unload them and scan all the items for the lady. Ended up stopping a woman from purchasing two bags for $50ish and stealing over $280 worth of clothes...... She ended up purchasing the bags and a wallet, but did not get away with stealing the rest.... 

It was a lucky day that I had that specific host watching my bullpen....
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@goldenarms ·
I used to shoplift all the time as a kid 😞 it was a rush but once I became an adult I'd be so ashamed if i got caught and so I had to quit. Stay vigilant and safe Ray B!
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@themanwithnoname ·
1 in 11? That seems like a really high number. I would't have imagined it was that high. I would have thought it would be like 1 in 100. Being that I'm used to paying for the items I get, the idea is foreign to me. Just think of the resources that are wasted from this. It's probably worse when you consider that people will sell those items for a profit, or return to the store for credit. 
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@pardeepkumar ·
Store manager job is realy tough , big responsibility in this job. You done great job .
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@spiritualpower ·
Very tough duty, always aware from thief's .
You done good job from last 21 years
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@ironshield ·
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Wow, 1 out of every 11?  That is a sad commentary on our society.  If a riot situation ever occurred, those 1 out of 11 people would have no problem taking advantage of the situation to loot the stores.

I have a buddy that has worked in loss protection for years.  He described to me once what to look for.  It wasn't what I expected at all.  I figured all shoplifters wore masks and striped shirts.  @ironshield

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@dfinney ·
In my city there is a famous news anchor. She is around 60 and has led the nightly news for a network affiliate for decades. She is well off, very involved with local charities and she is apparently a huge clepto. My mom worked at a store in a fancy shopping center & when this lady would come in everyone would keep an eye out.
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@flipstar ·
I used to shoplift candy when I was younger but those times are over.
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@thedamus ·
Go get β€˜em Marshall!
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@mihail.tsvetkov ·
Hello @raybrockman  interesting post I myself was working before in a store and I know what you talking about. I know some people over here that are professional at this they are stilling expensive brands clothes and then sell it to their customers. Nasty business I never supported it is very detrimental for people to still.
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@coldsteem ·
Gotta love those booster skirts. A great deal of shoplifting is organized retail crime. There are syndicates and fences.
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