When in doubt about whether or not suspects actually have a stolen item in their possession and don't want to risk a possible false arrest scenario Loss Prevention Officers or other store personnel can still discourage future thefts by letting suspects know that they will be watched carefully the next time they return to the store.
One veteran loss prevention officer makes a habit of approaching such person he knows are thieves but is not one-hundred percent sure if they have the item on them and gives them a friendly greeting.
He says something like, "Good evening Sir. I see you have been spending some time looking for something. Is there anything I can help you with?"
Invariably the persons says, "No thanks." and starts to leave the store.
At this point the loss prevention officer, follows up his initial greeting with a friendly reminder that he is always in the store and will keep an eye open to see if he can be of more assistance to this person on his next visit.
The Loss Prevention Officer says that there is usually not a next visit by this person. At least not for a long time.
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