Tried To Whisk(y) Them Away

Our store is located in a slightly rough area, so we get quite a few shoplifters. We know the type by now and tend to keep an eye out.

We only have four staff members in and I’m getting my till cashed up, which requires me and a manager. After signing my paperwork, I leave the office, pick up my go-backs from my till, and head to put them back.

I clock a guy putting a bottle of whisky into his backpack. Instead of confronting him, I simply wait for him to turn around. When he does, he sees me, eyebrows raised, prompting him to turn back around and put the bottle back. He then pulls out a second bottle that I didn’t even know about.

He got his bag checked and a ban from the store.