You need to denunciate to the manager or the loss prevention but what happened if it's the manager or the guy from the loss prevention who steal ??? Also by giving bonus to people ratting it could destroy the work ambiance and also some crazy people would create event to get bonuses ...
Before Christmas 1979, we were in a Ward's store buying some outdoor lights. We paid for them and were walking toward the exit. In front of us by maybe 40 feet was a family, as they approached the door they were stopped by loss prevention, apparently one of their teenage kids had boosted something. They were hustled away from the door and we left the store, I would imagine that they likely prosecuted as they should have. Back in those days, I'd always try to spot who the loss prevention people were, it wasn't terribly hard, they frequently concealed their radios in bags wrapped around the radios, someone talking into a bag was fairly noticeable.
The only people allowed to steal at Montgomery Wards was Montgomery and Ward, they screwed me on extended warranties when they closed up. FU Montgomery Ward
Whoever say that snitching doesn’t pay? At Montgomery Wards it does. You get a $10 gold medallion., a $250 cash and 10% of the recover cost bonus depending on the amount of risk you’re willing to take for snitching.
Amazing that shoplifting used to be illegal. Thank God we now live in more enlightened, progressive times. Lots of progress the last 30 years, but we still have a long ways to go, such as student loan forgiveness.
16:21 Damn! That guy should've been a pro-wrestler with that kind of build. I would've shit bricks if I was caught shoplifting by that guy! Also have to mention that ancient original Sensormatic system they were using.
This is crazy, when I did retail we were NEVER supposed to follow someone out of the store if they were stealing. However the "I gave you more cash than that, give me my change" thing totally happened to me once
Rob Kovac had an increasingly intense heroin addiction. He just started recreationally but before long he was spending his whole paycheck on dope and needed more.... So that's why he kept shop lifting even though Karen saw the whole thing
Pre-COVID: SWAT team arrives to recover the merchandise 2022: "You can let him go with the candy bar Bailey, your life is more valuable than the candy bar, sentimentally and insurance wise"
I wonder if Rob Kovak ever got another job in retail? Did Karen determine the ownership of the Cordless phone? And did that customer find some clothing in her price range?
I don't get it. I don't think in real life shoplifters just go "All right" and walk with a small woman into the office. There is no way that big guy would actually stop and go with her. "Don't make this harder than it needs to be." What would she do? Grab him and handcuff him? I doubt she could. Most shoplifters fight back and it is dangerous. Why are these videos always so unrealistic? Honestly they are literally at the door. All they have to do is run out. No shoplifter would ever do what this video shows them doing.
Yep, I’d expect the same - but I never saw this kind of thing in real life, so I don’t know. I would hope that the actual Loss Prevention training actually teaches how to handle those kinds of situations safely.
@@MaharlikaAWA I work Lodging Security as a Loss Prevention Agent. Smackdab in the Downtown Area. The Difference being is that Retail Loss Prevention has more liability on the Officer than the Store itself whereas in Lodging Security, the HOTEL's Liability is far Higher, so as a LPO, I have to make instinctal Decisions and Dictate in each situation based mainly on how much an incident would affect the property and the Guests. In Retail, its more about how to Draw Attention to the Shoplifter in the act, basically, if others catch someone committing Grand Larcency, they gonna Snitch because it garners them attention. This Dated ass 1993 Video is Condescending and Patronizing. IRL, especially in 1993, the Big Guy would be straight up told "Local Authorities will be notified and contacted sir if you don't comply", if he makes an ass of himself, it'll draw attention and cause bystanders to willingly turn him in. And No, she cannot Handcuff. Loss Prevention are NOT Allowed to Handcuff or Hold someone in Contempt, that's LAW ENFORCEMENT. When it gets to a point, we Generally have Law Enforcement Contacted.
Funny andy looks like the suspect
obesers
You need to denunciate to the manager or the loss prevention but what happened if it's the manager or the guy from the loss prevention who steal ??? Also by giving bonus to people ratting it could destroy the work ambiance and also some crazy people would create event to get bonuses ...
10:35 Ah yes, color shifting polos. I had forgotten how popular those were back in the 80's
Giving the customer the benefit of doubt is what caused all older stores to close.
you also can’t falsely accuse someone else is stealing either.
The way this video is formatted like a mini cop movie is simply hysterical.
Karen stopping a shoplifter talk about role reversal
Before Christmas 1979, we were in a Ward's store buying some outdoor lights. We paid for them and were walking toward the exit. In front of us by maybe 40 feet was a family, as they approached the door they were stopped by loss prevention, apparently one of their teenage kids had boosted something. They were hustled away from the door and we left the store, I would imagine that they likely prosecuted as they should have. Back in those days, I'd always try to spot who the loss prevention people were, it wasn't terribly hard, they frequently concealed their radios in bags wrapped around the radios, someone talking into a bag was fairly noticeable.
The only people allowed to steal at Montgomery Wards was Montgomery and Ward, they screwed me on extended warranties when they closed up. FU Montgomery Ward
Andy received his first paycheck after this video. He started stealing from his job few months later
Whoever say that snitching doesn’t pay? At Montgomery Wards it does. You get a $10 gold medallion., a $250 cash and 10% of the recover cost bonus depending on the amount of risk you’re willing to take for snitching.
Snitching? So they should just look the other way and let thieves go free?? Odd logic...
The phone number still works…except they just want to chat with you for money, not about it. 😏
We sure could use this in 2023! Sigh….
I wonder what Andy is doing nowadays
All those loss prevention salaries must of put the place out of business 🤑
All the crooks in this video were white
Damn this is old!!!
Andy sportn that gold pres day date adjustable rollie...
This is how Karen got her big break at confronting people and making a scene.
Montgomery Ward! Damn I'm old 😆😆😆
I was expecting the one lady to be murdered before her 330 break
This dude is nothing but a narc
Snitches get stitches!!!!
Imagine snitching for $250 bucks lol
Remember Jennifer, Snitches get riches with the Profit Partner and Recognition Program.
I bet Jennifer was the biggest tattle tale in her elementary school classroom.
Worst job I ever had
Amazing that shoplifting used to be illegal. Thank God we now live in more enlightened, progressive times. Lots of progress the last 30 years, but we still have a long ways to go, such as student loan forgiveness.
Why should anyone go to college and then not have to pay for it?
Jeff is a BIG boy.
The car battery thief was especially crafty
16:21 Damn! That guy should've been a pro-wrestler with that kind of build. I would've shit bricks if I was caught shoplifting by that guy! Also have to mention that ancient original Sensormatic system they were using.
Screams 1993!
Can't wait to apply at Mongomery Ward now. Gonna be on the lookout for thiefs!!!
Jesus Christ. How to narc on your co workers for minimum wage or less 🤪🤪🤪🙄🙄🙄
Jesus Christ is Lord, not a swear.
@@mph1ish ????🙄🙄
This is crazy, when I did retail we were NEVER supposed to follow someone out of the store if they were stealing. However the "I gave you more cash than that, give me my change" thing totally happened to me once
Short-change artist. I dealt with a lot of that as a cashier. Especially those who had a penchant for confusing the cashier.
Rob Kovac had an increasingly intense heroin addiction. He just started recreationally but before long he was spending his whole paycheck on dope and needed more.... So that's why he kept shop lifting even though Karen saw the whole thing
I love these 80s/90s training videos. The description had me laughing.
Pre-COVID: SWAT team arrives to recover the merchandise 2022: "You can let him go with the candy bar Bailey, your life is more valuable than the candy bar, sentimentally and insurance wise"
shoplifting is legal in san francisco 😆😆😆😆😆
I vaguely remember this store as a kid.
I thought that you had to wait for a customer to exit the store before you nab them.
“Protecting our asses is a big job”
I wonder if Rob Kovak ever got another job in retail? Did Karen determine the ownership of the Cordless phone? And did that customer find some clothing in her price range?
Stay tuned for Monkey Wards 2: Electric Avenue Boogaloo.
@@JoeEnos Looking forward to that edition!
I don't get it. I don't think in real life shoplifters just go "All right" and walk with a small woman into the office. There is no way that big guy would actually stop and go with her. "Don't make this harder than it needs to be." What would she do? Grab him and handcuff him? I doubt she could. Most shoplifters fight back and it is dangerous. Why are these videos always so unrealistic? Honestly they are literally at the door. All they have to do is run out. No shoplifter would ever do what this video shows them doing.
Yep, I’d expect the same - but I never saw this kind of thing in real life, so I don’t know. I would hope that the actual Loss Prevention training actually teaches how to handle those kinds of situations safely.
@@JoeEnos I doubt it did.
@@MaharlikaAWA I work Lodging Security as a Loss Prevention Agent. Smackdab in the Downtown Area. The Difference being is that Retail Loss Prevention has more liability on the Officer than the Store itself whereas in Lodging Security, the HOTEL's Liability is far Higher, so as a LPO, I have to make instinctal Decisions and Dictate in each situation based mainly on how much an incident would affect the property and the Guests. In Retail, its more about how to Draw Attention to the Shoplifter in the act, basically, if others catch someone committing Grand Larcency, they gonna Snitch because it garners them attention. This Dated ass 1993 Video is Condescending and Patronizing. IRL, especially in 1993, the Big Guy would be straight up told "Local Authorities will be notified and contacted sir if you don't comply", if he makes an ass of himself, it'll draw attention and cause bystanders to willingly turn him in. And No, she cannot Handcuff. Loss Prevention are NOT Allowed to Handcuff or Hold someone in Contempt, that's LAW ENFORCEMENT. When it gets to a point, we Generally have Law Enforcement Contacted.
Attempting a citizen's arrest in the US in 2022 is a good way to get stabbed. Just let em go, nothings worth your life.
Jennifer is a snitch. Don’t be like Jennifer
Total bs.
Today, a person could get shot trying to stop someone from stealing.
We have had several people in my city get stabbed to death this year for trying to stop shop lifters...
The company I work at has their LP people wear bulletproof vests nowadays
After the making of this video the police showed up and arrested Andy. The judge found him guilty and took his brother card
I was bored and called the 1 800 number for their anonymous loss prevention line and it turned out to be a sex line…so…there’s that 😂
Always has been
I actuallly LOVE THIS Video, stupid and hokey now, but back then I wish we had something like that at Woolco/Woolworth.
Janet knew all about that reward when she dropped a dime on Rob! Shame on her!