Customer, staff stop 54-year-old Mission man from stealing over $800 in unpaid merchandise: RCMP

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Police say staff who witness a shoplifting are encouraged to immediately call police to provide a description and last-known direction of the offender.

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“Physical confrontations by staff to try to stop an offender or recover stolen property are not recommended, as there is always the chance that an offender will resort to violence or the use of a weapon to try to get away,” Mission RCMP said in a statement. “If a detailed description of the offender is quickly provided to police, officers may already be familiar with the offender, and may be able to locate them still in possession of the stolen property. “

Police say good CCTV footage can also be useful in identifying someone after-the-fact, in order to support criminal charges, and to assist staff in proactively recognizing a known offender if they try to enter the store again in the future.

“Having good CCTV footage is beneficial, but it’s equally important that someone on shift is able to actually access the footage in a timely manner,” Mission RCMP said. “Otherwise, officers often have to wait several days until a manager returns to work to download the footage, which makes trying to identify and locate a suspect much more difficult.”