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Chocolate kept in anti-theft boxes as retailers warn it's being stolen to order (www.bbc.co.uk)
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Chocolate bars are being locked in plastic boxes in some UK shops as retailers and police forces warn thieves are stealing them to order.

Sainsbury's said it had begun using "boxes on products which are regularly targeted", with £2.60 bars of Cadbury Dairy Milk locked up in one London branch.

Chocolate was more recently being "sold on by criminals and is now being targeted more frequently by prolific offenders," according to the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).

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[–] 5 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (2 children)

Whether or not I saw something has zero to do with what they're stealing and everything to do with where they're stealing from.

You do not steal from Mom and Pop shops. I will may not say anything to the staff, but I might pay for it or I might direct you to a better place to go steal.

If I see something in Walmart, no I fucking didn't. I don't care what it is.

Edit: based on the reply. It's a good point, but not something I've personally run into so it's not something I've had to consider. I've seen idiot kids doing idiot kid things. I've seen people in need. I've not seen a gang or tweakers stealing from a local shop, only large retailers (no I didn't, I do not give a shit) or individuals (I give many shits about this and my response ranges from stopping them to getting evidence to give to the owners depending on more factors than I can list).

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  • [–] 5 points 8 months ago (1 child)

    You would watch criminal gangs strip your local shop of high value items to resell for profit, and then offer to pay for it? We're not talking about someone in need stealing essentials here.

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  • [–] 3 points 8 months ago

    You bring up a good point. No, I wouldn't. I phrased it poorly. Imagine I'm having empathy for those in need or redirecting dumb ass kids doing dumb ass kid things.

    But honestly criminal gangs aren't generally doing penny ante local shop bullshit. They'll shake them down, but it's just not worth it to steal from local shops when big retailers offer more goods in one place. Unless it's a boutique shop, and I'll be honest, I don't go to those.

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