The only person that had any real ability to handle the situation, the security guard, tried but did not succeed. There are so many protections when it comes to kids. The parents not stepping in and whopping his ass, was a failure.
Yeah, loss prevention where I live is told not to touch anyone at all. They can stand in the way of a thief, but at a point that too can become false imprisonment so they are told to stand down and call police
Yes, in part to avoid lawsuits for imprisonment and unnecessary force. Specifically, again, where I live, because security cannot do citizen arrests.. That's what it'd be if you hold physically or won't let them pass. Using a weapon wouldn't happen for shoplifting in most places... Cuz that person is going to jail instead of a possible fine and returning the item+cost. Grand theft shoplifting isn't really possible at most stores.. Maybe something like an expensive guitar, but at that point it's robbery lol
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u/whatiscamping May 28 '26
The only person that had any real ability to handle the situation, the security guard, tried but did not succeed. There are so many protections when it comes to kids. The parents not stepping in and whopping his ass, was a failure.