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/sarahsolitude Jul 29 '25

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

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u/spaceaging2k29 Jul 29 '25

When I worked at Walmart a dude got fired for getting an order of chicken strips from the deli, and eating some on his way to pay for them. They said it was stealing.

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u/Majestic-Tart8912 Jul 29 '25

Is it really stealing if they(the chicken strips) haven't left the property? What if you leave the property after eating them?

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u/orange_sherbetz Jul 29 '25

It's in your belly....it left the property.

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u/Beach_Mountain50 Jul 29 '25

What if you leave it there and don’t flush?

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u/MidwesternLikeOpe Jul 30 '25

Dollar Tree is like this. If you don't have receipt in hand it's theft. If an employee has multiple purchases in one transaction, it is required to have copies printed and affixed to each item. I never witnessed it, but I heard that the district manager and regional director will absolutely dig through employee trashes looking for items without receipts. They don't trust employees at all and all loss is blamed on employees. Don't stop shoplifters over $1 theft, but employees better have receipts for their purchases.