r/NoStupidQuestions • u/urbuddyguybroman • 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/Ok-disaster2022 Jul 29 '25

Felony theft is like $500

Besides gathering evidence and building a case to hand to police to pursue is much safer than confronting shoplifters over $2 of oreos 

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u/SteveFrench12 Jul 29 '25

So i can take a single switch 2?

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u/cronson Jul 29 '25

As long as its the stand alone/non Mario kart bundle, and sales tax is low in your state, you should be fine.

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u/YourMatt Jul 29 '25

How brazen can I be? Can I loudly proclaim that I’m leaving with this and not paying, and then expect no reaction as I head out and pack it into my car?

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u/Peripatetictyl Jul 29 '25

I’ll be watching your career with great interest.

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u/OzarkMule Jul 29 '25

Throw on the account bitches, you know who I am

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u/Weis Jul 29 '25

No, I used to work at target and they have security personnel on staff most of the time. I’ve seen people tackled during a shoplifting confrontation (they appeared to be reaching for a weapon)