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KoF's Beginner Guide To Shoplifting
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2024-09-22 at 4:24 AM UTCA Beginners Guide To Shoplifting
By KoF
Section 1: Planning And Preparation.
Why Is Planning Important?
Planning is one of, if not the most important aspect of lifting goods from any store that has employees present. Below are a few reasons why planning is important for lifting:
- Good, thorough planning is, first and foremost, your best shot at being able to get in and out of a store with exactly what you came in for.
- Good planning can make it easier for you to get away with lifting, and simultaneously harder for LP to bust you for it. For example, in certain jurisdictions you have to be witnessed lifting by LP in order for them to stop you. Knowing characteristics of the store you are hitting and of the employees that work there can greatly influence what you are able to lift and the constraints under which you do so.
- Good planning can also ensure that you do not get into the bad habit of frequently engaging in bad habits. For example, many beginner lifters will, before pocketing an item, sharply look from left to right to make sure the "coast is clear". This move immediately will look suspicious to most LP, some of which have seen lifters telegraph this telltale sign that they are up to mischief. Properly planning and thinking about every aspect of a particular hit, in this case, may lead to you realizing how your actions in the store affect other people, which will affect your outcome.
Planning Guidelines
This section will be short, as this is a beginner's guide, and planning is first and foremost left to the discretion of the lifter. There is no 1 right way to lift, in order to be successful you must adapt your lifting procedures to suit the environment in which you are lifting. Below are a few questions you should ask yourself and think about long and hard before commencing any lick:
- How will I achieve my goal?
Many beginner lifters will go into a store not knowing exactly what they want, or where it is. Say a beginner lifter would like to practice by lifting a candy bar. The lifter should, in order to minimize the amount of time spent in the store, know exactly what candy bar they would like, exactly how many of them they would like, and how they are going to leave the store with it/them undetected.
- What is the store's security/layout like?
I am including these together, because considering a store's layout should always go hand-in-hand with analyzing the store's product placement, aisle setup, bathroom locations, etc. So, what does the optimal analysis of a store's layout look like? Well, it should essentially be a map of the entire store, including entrance/exit points, different areas/departments, and the location of goods you are interested in.
Of course, the layouts you make should have the location of at least all of the cameras and their fields of vision in the areas and adjacent areas that you will be lifting from. However, if you can scope out the entire store without arising suspicion, you are best to do so, especially if you intend on store cycling (will cover this later).
- What are the employees like?
Profiling not only the specific employees that work in areas and adjacent areas that you will be lifting from, but also the general workforce composition is of vital importance. This is especially true if you plan on store cycling/ lifting expensive items, like electronics. For example, If I intended on store cycling, and where to include a Walmart in this cycle, and where to analyze the workforce of a Walmart, and THEN found that the overwhelming majority of employees in the store between 10AM-6PM where not only white, but also middle-upper middle classed white men aged 18-21, Then there are 3 ways you can go about interpreting this scenario (depending on your own physical characteristics):
1: You will either be able to relate to them better in the chance they do approach you (IE you fit the above characteristics to a T). Small talk can work wonders on suspicious employees, trust me.
2: Be able to relate to them less if they approach you (IE you are an impoverished Indian man with a thick accent that the workers can not understand, while you can not understand their jargon), or:
3: It doesn't effect you at all. This outcome will be unlikely in most stores that have more than a handful of employees. An example where this outcome would happen is if you lifted at a gas station that had 1 guy working the register who is nodding off from some Afghani Heroin.
- Is this worth getting caught for given the risks I am taking?
This question is often a difficult one for lifters to come to terms to. The specter of LP cracking down on you may seem like just that: a specter. Be wary that a few holdups with LP can cost you not only your lifting career, but potentially future opportunities to secure employment.
For example, if you are an alcoholic going through withdrawls, and enter a gas station with no money to your name whatsover, it is likely well worth the risk to lift a 5th of jack and book it, given you might die if you don't.
Lifting a 1$ candy bar from Target after you just got money for your birthday is likely not worth the risk, given Target's higher LP standards and the fact you can pay for the candybar, that is again, 1$.
Scoping Out Potential Licks.
As mentioned previously, analyzing the store that you will be hitting is essential to not getting caught. It allows you to hit the store at the least dangerous times, to avoid cameras and LP, and to get in and out as quickly as possible. my shortest lick is, although not timed exactly, likely at least sub-20 seconds. I knew exactly what I wanted, where it was in the store, and also saw the only employee on shift nodding off. Here are some tips and tricks for analyzing stores:
What To Look For.
- Store Layout. This is easily the most important thing to analyze when scoping out a store, if you value not getting jammed up that is. You need to get in and out of the store as quickly as possible, in a manner that does not raise the suspicion of LP. Raising the suspicion of other people is an important factor too...
- Employee Layout. This is less important than store layout, and even less important then the next topic, but should still at least be considered when analyzing a store. In some cases it is the difference between immediately being kicked out and basically being able to walk around a store and grab whatever you desire. I'd suggest at least taking note of the workforce composition. If you have the time/need to note shift changes or which workers are inattentive (employee nametags help with this), then by all means please do. Caution is of the utmost importance when lifting.
- Camera locations. Make sure to map these out along with the store layout. If they are not omnidirectional cameras, make sure to indicate their range of vision and whether they rotate or not on your map. You may have heard people in some places say, "store X has fake cameras". However, before you lift in front of one of these "fake" cameras, ask yourself this: If this camera is real, is the risk of me being captured on tape worth stealing this item/getting caught? In most cases it probably won't be.
- LP. If you see LP standing at the doors, be cautious. If you see LP walking around the store floor, drop off everything you have and GTFO. Remember, LP's one and ONLY job is to catch lifters just like you. Some places even give incentives to LP that catch lifters. Target is one place that does this. Make sure to take not of their patrolling schedules and tendencies. If you can keep track of them while they stalk another lifter, do not intervene in an attempt to help out your fellow lifter. This will not only ruin your chance to take notes, (this is a great way to get info about the different LP procedures in different stores. Most stores have their own procedures concerning apprehending lifters.) but it will also out you to LP who, because of the incentive I mentioned earlier, just might remember your face.
Some places do not have LP, like most gas stations and some mom and pop shops. The LP that does exist at these places usually consists of an employee/store manager sitting in the office watching cameras on their break or glancing at them intermittently, as they do not have the need or the money to hire dedicated LP. That is why it exists in Department stores, grocery stores (especially those that sell alcohol), and electronics stores. High customer throughput, high goods output.
Section 2: Types Of Stores And Their Characteristics.
In this section, I will cover the most common types of stores to lift from, and comment on characteristics that are common amongst all stores of said type.
- Grocery Stores. Grocery stores often exclusively sell food, many also sell alcohol as well. Assume that any grocery/department store that sells alcohol has LP, because 9/10 times you will be right. You will often be able to quickly assess the layout of grocery stores, as the layout of grocery store sections is often similar between locations, and even across different companies.
For example, in most grocery stores the produce section will consist of fruits and vegetables that are organized in display bins around the center of the section, placed in a way that creates aisles. Cold display shelves present packaged goods such as salads, drinks, sandwiches etc. and often form an "L" around the produce section, either lining the wall or on the opposite side of shelves in other adjacent departments. While non-perishables are presented at endcaps.
The workforce at grocery store chains will often be primarily composed of teenagers/young adults ages 18-25. Management positions are often held by 25-40 year olds that are middle-upper middle class.
- Department Stores. Department stores can be tricky to lift from, as seasonal goods often come and go at a greater frequency and volume than in other stores, which changes the store layout. Oftentimes department stores will have a dedicated seasonal section, where seasonal goods are kept year-round. Other times they don't. Department stores can also be challenging because of their size, and the LP's dedication.
Department stores are enormous, often times 50000+ square feet. Some Walmarts and targets are 100000+ square feet. Many Department stores also have motivated LP and cameras scattered around the entire store. Obviously, there are more cameras in departments such as electronics, alcohol, and clothing than in the produce section, but most department stores have enough money and enough reason to put at least a few cameras in each department.
A defining trait of department stores is that the store is split into several departments that are administered and worked by "teams" of employees. Oftentimes each department will have a department manager, a shift lead or 2, and entry level stockers/ product managers as well.
LP often patrols/watches the entire store, but focus their attention on suspicious individuals in sections with expensive/commonly sold goods, such as a returning lifter in the wireless earbuds section. LP in department stores, like in grocery stores, often are motivated to catch lifters.
The workforce of department stores is often times largely composed of 16-25 year old workers in entry level positions. In managerial positions will be 25-40 year old workers, and store managers are usually predominantly 30-60 white upper-middle class men. The most important part of workforce composition to remember for department stores is that different departments often have different demographics of workers. For example, clothing departments are often upkept by younger women, and managed by older women. Tech departments are predominantly worked by men 18-30. You should always scope out the workforce composition of a store for yourself, but over time you will notice trends in certain stores and in certain areas.
- Electronics Stores. I almost didn't include Electronics stores in this guide, as they are not a safe target for any beginner to lift from. I figured I'd include it anyways, as some of those who read my warning will not heed it and attempt to lift from electronics stores anyways.
Be wary of lifting from electronics stores. They often have fantastic security, outfitted with many cameras, metal detectors at entrance and exit points, and not only motivated, but highly competent LP.
Electronics stores are, like department stores, divided into sections based on the type of good being sold in a particular section.
Most goods worth lifting in electronics stores are either tagged, locked up, or both. I will discuss how to untag items in a future section.
Bringing an accomplice or even 2 into an electronics store is highly recommended. I also recommend to not cycle electronics stores.
The workforce composition of electronics stores is often composed of mostly men, ages 18-45. Managerial positions are, as usual, held by mostly men ages 25-60.
- Gas Stations. Gas stations are probably the easiest type of store to lift from, and a great spot for beginners learning to lift small-medium sized items, including booze.
Gas stations often have no dedicated LP, but managers and some employees will occasionally watch cameras for a while, or keep an eye on a suspicious customer. Overall, most gas station employees do not have the motivation or even get paid enough to try to catch a lifter. The only employees that will try are managers or overzealous self-righteous employees. Gas stations often do have cameras, especially at the registers, entrance/exit points, and by the alcohol section, but less so throughout the rest of the store.
Gas stations will usually have a snacks section, with coolers filled with drinks and some snacks lining the walls. Gas stations also usually have a consistent or identical layout to other gas stations of the same brand.
The work force composition of gas stations varies. It often consists of a wide range of people, and often have an almost even split between women and men. The race and income of gas station employees will depend more on the location of the gas station than any other type of store mentioned in this guide.
All of the factors mentioned above make gas stations a perfect target for beginner lifters.The following users say it would be alright if the author of this post didn't die in a fire! -
2024-09-22 at 4:25 AM UTCSection 3: Dressing For The Job.
How you present yourself to not only store employees, but also to other customers is important if you don't want to raise suspicion (which I'm guessing you don't). Below are some tips and tricks for dressing for a lick:
- Dress inconspicuously.
This one is pretty easy and will be an easier guideline to follow if you scope out the store beforehand. No Hoodies in July. If you are baby faced/ clearly under 21, don't wear a Jack Daniel's shirt. Keep your teeth clean, hair groomed, and make sure your clothes fit well. Perhaps you are in your late 20's/early 30's and in an upper-middle class area, I'm sure you can pull off a polo and jeans just fine without anyone batting an eye. The key to dressing to lift is to blend into your environment. I would not walk into a gas station around O-Block wearing a polo and jeans. You get the picture. This is one way that scoping out a location before lifting there is helpful. You can get a sense for what the average customer wears, and simply copy them.
Dressing For The Job: Clothing Articles.
Below are a few specific items of clothing that are suited for lifting:
- Cargo Pants. Make sure not to wear these while lifting often, especially if store cycling. You can quickly become suspicious to LP. Cargo pants, obviously, allow you to hold many small items. I have stolen quite a few items using cargo pants, ranging from small electronics, to, 1 time, leaving a gas station with 5 crown and cokes in my pockets while the lady working the register was busy talking to an accomplice (will cover later). Make sure to wear a belt when lifting with cargo pants, as if the items you are lifting are heavy enough, they can cause your pants to sag.
- Sweat pants. Sweat pants in the modern era are very common and should not arouse suspicion in most places. Make sure to use sweatpants with reliable drawstrings in order to keep your pants from sagging. Also, if you can find them, get sweatpants with zip-up pockets. Zipping up pockets may seem suspicious to LP, but if you can do it in a blind spot it prevents items from falling out. Sweat pants allow you to hold a few small items, usually in between 1-4. Keep in mind that the more to have on you, the more suspicious you will look, as sweatpants show an obvious bulge at the pockets when items are concealed in them.
- Hoodie. A hoodie can be a fantastic way to lift small items, even 1 medium sized item. I have even smuggled an entire handle of Svedka out of a store using just the large single pocket located on the belly of a hoodie. Similar to sweatpants, the pocket will bulge more if you have more items in it. You can also conceal small items in the sleeves of your hoods, be careful to make sure that the item doesn't bulge out of the sleeve, or even worse, fall out entirely.
- Coats. Coats are fantastic for lifting in cold seasons. If you can, get a coat with pockets lining the inside of the coat. Concealing items in these pockets can be the difference between getting caught and NOT. Bulky coats, such as leather coats are good for this job, as the bulk of the coat can conceal some of the potential bulging from an item in your pocket. This is mostly true for inner pockets, but can be true for outer pockets on dark colored winter coats. You can also, as mentioned above, conceal items in your sleeves. This method of lifting is best only used for scenarios where you are lifting 1-2 small items, and promptly exiting the store. 1 such scenario is if you are "using the bathroom" at a gas station and lift a Snicker's bar.
- Beanies/Ball Caps. Hats of these sorts are better suited for smuggling, but can also be used for shoplifting. Although it is not a preferred clothing item to use for lifting (you will look very, VERY suspicious to bystanders, especially so to LP.), it can still be used in a pinch, or in order to expand the amount of small items you can lift in 1 run. In some niche situations this would be a good idea, but for Beginners, I would advise you to use hats to lift very sparingly.
- Purse. Purses in the world of lifting are a double-edged sword. On one hand, you can conceal many items in a purse in a short period of time. on the other hand, even in the 2020's, the use of purses by men is still considered odd in most western cultures, and you will likely automatically be seen as suspicious if you are in a department store with a purse, especially so if you are a man, but even if you are a young woman (one of the most stolen goods in department stores is nail polish).
If you can pull it off, go ahead. Purses can actually work quite well in gas stations, especially for lifting booze. I would not advise using them in department stores, let alone electronics stores.
Section 4: Behave Yourself!
This section will address the proper behaviors to practice while lifting, and also the behaviors that you should never practice while lifting.
Proper Behaviors
- Walk casually. Walking casually will help you blend in with customers and avoid suspicion, easy enough.
- Appear like you are shopping. Making it look like you are at the store to purchase merchandise is a great way to blend in. You don't have to go so far as talking to employees about merchandise or getting a cart, but inspecting goods like you normally would while shopping is good practice.
- Act Nice. Acting nice, especially to employees, is important. Being mean to employees can automatically set you apart from the majority of other customers, which is a very bad thing.
Improper Behaviors
Running. This should go without saying. Even if you are being followed or if you are caught/apprehended, never run.
- Looking around too much. This is very important. As mentioned earlier, many beginner lifters will look around constantly to make sure the coast is clear before hiding an item. This is behavior that is often exhibited by lifters, and will almost certainly cause LP to watch you if they see you doing this too much.
If you are going to see if the coast clear, you need to look subtly out of the corner of your eyes while no one is looking at you. If someone looks at you while you do this, you will be suspicious, but it is less noticeable than turning your head. Even less noticeable, however, is the use of reflective surfaces. This method is now more usable than ever with the use of phones, especially with rear facing cameras. I have used this method with and without phones on a few occasions to great success. Even if it is not needed in most scenarios, it is still a tool in your toolbelt.
- Don't act TOO nice. This rule applies mostly to LP. If you are treating LP so nicely that you are verbally sucking their dicks, it can single you out from other customers. Remember, don't strike up conversations with any employees. Your only goal is to get in, get the goods, and get out.
Section 5: The Process Of Lifting.
This section will be a simple step-by-step guide on how to go about lifting. It will be a short and sweet list of steps, as the finer details of carrying out these steps in syncronycity with one another and suffiently will be talked about in most of the other section.
1: Scope out the store.
2: Prepare for the lift.
3: Enter the store.
4: Approach the item(s) you are lifting.
5: Conceal the item(s)
6: Leave the store.
Notice how there are no steps for using the bathroom, or for making small talk with coworkers. Get in, get out, and enjoy your merchandise.The following users say it would be alright if the author of this post didn't die in a fire! -
2024-09-22 at 4:25 AM UTCSection 6: Untagging Items.
This method does not involve untagging, however it does involve a method that is used to prevent tagged items from activating the alarm once they pass the sensors that are located by many store's doors.
1: 1 gallon sized Ziploc Bag
2: Duct Tape
3: Scissors
4: Alluminum Foil (Absoultely Necessary)
5: Clear tape, scotch tape works well.
Procedure
1: You take the aluminum foil and cut out 2/3 inches wide left-to-right and 2 inches on the bottom. Cover one side and fold around the remaining foil(this helps the sides and bottoms from ripping)then tape the flaps down to the bag(do not wrap alumminum foil around the bag in one continous piece, this will cause the alluminum to rip and not let the booster bag to open right)
2: Repeat step #1 but on the other side. Do this process to both sides (at minimum use two times, you should ifnd the optimal balance between the maximum amount of layers you can use without being caught).
3:Measure out the width of the bag with the tape and cover it (be careful how you place it on the alluminum foil,if you place it wrong then you might rip the foil. The duct tape protects the foil)cover the bag completely.
Electromagnetic Strip Tags
These tags are small, white rectangular stickers that vary in size, but are generally no bigger than 3 inches long and 2 inches wide. These tags are, as previously mentioned, electromagnetic. When the tag passes a sensor, the sensor will acivate.
You can easily defeat these tags by simply peeling them off. Just use your finger, using any tool will get LP on your ass.
Magnetic Tags
These tags are circular, 2-6 inches in diameter, often with a bulge in the center, and mostly used for tagging clothing articles. These tags vary in size, some magnetic tags are even rectangular, but they all require the same method to remove them. Do not rip these tags off, some of them have vials of ink inside that break upon doing so, ruining the attached garment.
Simply take a neodynium magnet and press it on the bulging portion of the tag while pressing up on the other side of the tag, causing both halves of the tag to press together, activating the plunger in the locking mechanism and releasing itself from the pin that pokes through the garment. An ASCII infographic is provided below in order to help you visualize the process. (Pictured below is a circular tag, but this method works for rectangular magentic tags as well).
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Section 7: Lifting With An Accomplice.
This section is about lifting with an accomplice or accomplices. I will cover some lifting techniques that require 2+ people.
Box Stuffing
Box stuffing is a fantastic way to get a large amount of small-medium size goods. This method requires at least 2 people.
What you need: A marker, clear packing tape, and a box cutter/ item that can be used quickly as a box cutter.
Step 1: Find an item that is in a large box with lots of empty space. Vacuum cleaners, lamps, and fans are a few good options, but I recommend scoping out the item selection prior to commencing this operation.
Step 2: Go into the store by yourself or with a lookout (if using a lookout, this method required 3 people total). Get a basket/ cart and select whichever item(s) you want to lift. Afterwards, make your way to the item that is in a large box.
Step 3: If using a lookout, position him in an area that will allow him to alert you subtly if LP/Employees/Customers come too close (bonus points if he can look like a random customer himself while doing it).
Step 4: Now it is time for the most critical moment of this operation. Open the bottom of the box quickly and cleanly. Stuff your selected items inside as fast as possible, while simultaneously making the least amount of noise possible. Seal the box up with the clear packing tape OVER the pre-existing tape.
Step 5: Take your marker and mark the box with a small dot or line. Do not use dark colors like black or blue, instead use a lighter color like yellow. Tell your accomplice where you put the mark on the box so he can find it easily in step 6. Put the item back. Bonus points if you can inconspicously put it back in a spot that makes it less likely for another customer to get it.
Step 6: Have your accomplice come back to the store 30 minutes - 1 hour later (If you had a lookout for steps 2-5, have the 3rd accomplice come in). Have them get a cart/basket, go to the box you have stuffed full of goodies (if it is no longer there, abort mission immediately.) and look around for a few minutes, like he is shopping. After a few short minutes of this, have them bring the box to checkout. If you can do this at self checkout without being suspicous, then you're golden. This will depend heavily on your situation and the item chosen.
Step 7: Time to checkout. If you have chosen self checkout and can checkout the item without raising suspicion, then you are golden. If you have to go through a manual checkout, make sure to help the cashier with the box by holding it for them so they can scan it. If they hold the box, they might feel the items in side or decide it feels too heavy to be a lamp/vacuum cleaner etc. Leave the store with your goods. If you'd like, you can come back to the store later and return the item you brought.
If the cashier/LP comes up to you and asks to see inside the box, you've been caught. If this happens, make a reasonable excuse and leave promptly. Remember, you didn't do anything wrong, you simply went to buy an item that happened to contain some other goods that some random guy shoved in there.
Use this method sparingly, and be careful with who you trust to help.
Bathroom Passing
This technique will only work for small items, and must be done with 2 people. This method is the closest you can get to a foolproof shoplifting method, but isn't perfect.
Step 1: Get your accomplice (they have to be the same sex as you.) and have them wait outside of the store. You will enter the store and select your goods.
Step 2: While selecting your goods, text your friend and give them the 'go' signal. They are to go into the store, and enter a stall in an agreed upon restroom. They are to wait here.
Step 3: Enter the bathroom, DO NOT conceal the merhcandise. Go into a stall that is adjacent from them. DO NOT TALK. Hand them the merchandise, which they will conceal.
Step 4: Have your accomplice leave FIRST. Wait a few minutes, then YOU leave the restroom.
Step 5 (if you get caught): If you are apprehended, don't admit to anything. Tell them that you changed your mind when you got to the restroom and that you put the items down. If you call back and complain you might even get store credit/a gift card/ the LP guy fired and (hopefully) replaced by someone less competent.
If you get apprehended doing this, like with any shoplifting job, don't go back to that store chain.
Section : Conclusion.
There you have it. Assuming you are reading the conclusion after reading the entire guide, it is safe to say that you are ready to begin dipping your toes into the deep, cold waters of shoplifting. Make sure to start out your lifting career by mastering the art of lifting small value, easy targets. Then, and only then, will you be ready to move on to higher value targets. Good luck, and god speed.
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2024-09-22 at 4:46 AM UTC
Originally posted by Kingoftoes - Gas Stations. Gas stations are probably the easiest type of store to lift from, and a great spot for beginners learning to lift small-medium sized items, including booze.
Gas stations often have no dedicated LP, but managers and some employees will occasionally watch cameras for a while, or keep an eye on a suspicious customer. Overall, most gas station employees do not have the motivation or even get paid enough to try to catch a lifter. The only employees that will try are managers or overzealous self-righteous employees. Gas stations often do have cameras, especially at the registers, entrance/exit points, and by the alcohol section, but less so throughout the rest of the store.
Gas stations will usually have a snacks section, with coolers filled with drinks and some snacks lining the walls. Gas stations also usually have a consistent or identical layout to other gas stations of the same brand.
The work force composition of gas stations varies. It often consists of a wide range of people, and often have an almost even split between women and men. The race and income of gas station employees will depend more on the location of the gas station than any other type of store mentioned in this guide.
All of the factors mentioned above make gas stations a perfect target for beginner lifters.
I disagree with this. Gas stations and convenience stores can vary widely, and many gas stations especially are often family owned tight run ships with few blind spots and invested staff. Gas stations could be a whole topic on their own, really.
Plus the problem with gas stations is if you’re hitting the same ones consistently you’re bound to get caught, especially if you’re retarded enough to be pulling up in your own vehicle. And if you’re not hitting the same ones consistently or semi consistently it’s just not really worth it. What are you gonna do? Go three towns over to steal a $4 bottle of wine? -
2024-09-22 at 5:02 AM UTC
Originally posted by Fluttershy I disagree with this. Gas stations and convenience stores can vary widely, and many gas stations especially are often family owned tight run ships with few blind spots and invested staff. Gas stations could be a whole topic on their own, really.
Plus the problem with gas stations is if you’re hitting the same ones consistently you’re bound to get caught, especially if you’re retarded enough to be pulling up in your own vehicle. And if you’re not hitting the same ones consistently or semi consistently it’s just not really worth it. What are you gonna do? Go three towns over to steal a $4 bottle of wine?
I cover the not hitting multiple parts in the guide, IIRC. Store cycling gas stations can be done for a while. The main weaknesses with gas stations are as follows:
1: No dedicated security.
2: Easy to memorize store layout.
3: Small store (this helps you get in and out quickly).
Having cameras everywhere doesn't matter if there is no LP (or in the case of gas stations, manager) to watch them. Camera footage isn't saved forever, most stores delete it within 90 days.
Maybe where you live gas stations are family owned, here they are all corporations and have people nodding off on smack working the counter. There have been times where unnamed individuals are able to steal 15 standard drinks worth of alcohol in under 2 minutes because of an inattentive clerk.
All of the reasons listed above are why I would recommend gas stations as a target for any beginner. Yes, the layout does vary, but many brands keep the same layour or the same set of layouts across all locations, as well.
There is no one working at a 7/11 that isn't a manager that is watching the cameras waiting for someone to steel four lokos. -
2024-09-22 at 5:04 AM UTCYou talk so fucking much, get the dick out your ass and choke on it
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2024-09-22 at 5:06 AM UTCIm crisolis
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2024-10-08 at 3:44 AM UTCThis is an excellent guide. I found the materials presented to be extremely hard hitting and unique, information that could not have been found anywhere all presented in one place. The fact you've taken such time to write up this guide is a clear indicate of the concise understanding you have in a niche topic. It truly demonstrates an expert level understanding of the core fundamentals of shoving a 4 loco into your pocket at the gas station. Great job.
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2024-11-24 at 9:17 AM UTCI was in Safeway. I brought my Backpack and in the past decades you would leave it up front.
they said "naw..put it in your cart" so I did.
then I handed it to the guy and said nothing in it by my earbuds. he said "Wouldn't matter. State of California We couldn't do anything even if you did steal"
thats how bad it is here. they're just now starting to try and stop shoplifters but for decades it was a lawsuit or cost the store to much if someone was injured (employees) so they said just let them grab and go
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2024-11-24 at 9:18 AM UTC
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2024-11-24 at 9:19 AM UTCYa one 230,000$ settlement is worse to them than your fatass stealing a bag of Funions
