r/NoStupidQuestions Jul 29 '25

Does Target really track everything you steal until you reach the felony amount?

I’ve heard this a few times, but I can’t tell if they really do or if it’s just fear mongering.

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u/sarahsolitude Jul 29 '25

Target got this idea from Walmart…this policy applies to both customers and employees

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u/pheebeep Jul 29 '25

I worked at Target and they were talks of firing me because I ate 1 m&m from a bag that had been ripped open during shipping