I caught someone trying to steal edibles from the shop
I walked over to the customer and politely asked him to step into the back office
People try to steal from all kinds of stores and shops. I worked as a sales clerk at a clothing store, and we constantly had to watch the shirts, bras, and panties. It’s no different working at a recreational cannabis shop. Most of our cannabis products are behind the counter where customers can not touch them. We always have samples and products that are out in the open. There have been a couple of issues with customers trying to steal products. Last week, I caught someone trying to steal edibles from the recreational cannabis shop. The edibles are all on a rack towards the back of the store. We have cameras set up everywhere, but there is no one in the security office watching them 24 hours a day. We have those cameras as extra security, just in case there is a really big emergency. I saw the young guy trying to steal edibles. I saw his reflection in the mirror that we have set up behind the shelves. I saw the guy reach into his pocket with something from the shelf. I didn’t have definitive proof, so I couldn’t say anything. When I saw the guy grab a second bag and stuff it into his pocket, I knew I had to say something. I walked over to the customer and politely asked him to step into the back office. He refused and started getting angry and loud. I didn’t have the authority to make the guy empty his pockets, but I made him leave at once. He is no longer allowed to step foot in the shop.