The strong arm tactic wasn’t strong enough!
Target wants employees to stop shoplifting and they have security in the stores wearing the same red shirts (see Star Trek) as the cashiers. But they provide no training in the use of physical force, self-defense, or equipment. Someone is in the store security office watching monitors.
It’s all bluff and bluster. For those interested in stealing (Californians especially), enter the store when smaller security staff are on duty. They will follow you to the parking lot to get your license plate number. Police will not respond unless it’s a very slow day or they are at the dunkin donuts on the edge of the parking lot. Change cars or switch license plates when you clear the area.
It got broke