1,012 — Preventing Shoplifting

Some stores have to worry about people stealing from them. Find out what they do to stop theft in this episode.
Slow dialog: 1:17
Explanations: 2:58
Fast dialog: 18:37
Luis: Wow, what happened here? I was only away on vacation for two weeks.
Thelma: While you were gone, we redesigned this store with an anti-theft system.
Luis: Is that why there are surveillance cameras and security guards everywhere?
Thelma: That’s right. We’re losing too much money to shoplifters and I’m finally doing something about it. From now on, it’s zero tolerance. I don’t care if they’re petty thieves or kleptomaniacs. I’m rooting out every instance of shoplifting and prosecuting to the full extent of the law.
Luis: What are all these cases for?
Thelma: I’m putting the pricier merchandise under lock and key, and I’ve put security tags on most other items. I’m weighing whether to do exit inspections. I don’t want to go overboard.
Luis: No, you wouldn’t want to do that.

Script by Dr. Lucy Tse