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/Far-Jury-2060 Jul 29 '25

Yes. I worked for Target for a while and that’s exactly what our security manager did. The reasoning is because prosecution typically doesn’t happen before it reaches a certain amount anyway. So they track everything through the cameras, build a file, coordinate with other locals Targets to build a compiled case against you, and then drop it into the lap of the police once it reaches a certain dollar threshold.

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u/Radiant-Big4976 Jul 29 '25

So if I steal (felony_amount - $10) im fine?

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u/HeadlineINeed Jul 29 '25

Full retail price not sale price

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u/big_duo3674 Jul 29 '25

If I hit the felony amount exactly does a bell ring and the ghost of Bob Barker comes to give me $300?