Alva Review-Courier -

Shoplifting, retail theft, referred to by stores as shrinkage, is not victimless crime. It is a prevalent form of stealing that affects businesses and communities worldwide.

Shoplifting occurs for various reasons ranging from financial need to kleptomania, a thrill-seeking behavior. The impact, which may seem harmless to the perpetrators, becomes significant as the volume grows. Illogical reasoning may encourage the act, especially at large businesses while smaller ones, with fewer resources, suffer even greater impact.

No store is exempt from the damage it does, leading to employee job insecu...