It’s up to the store to prove I stole something, not up to me to prove that I didn’t. The moment I trade money for property, said property becomes mine. For any store to use a live receipt checker or some high tech gate is wrong.
I walk right past Walmart checkers. If I went to a store and made purchases and found out that I was locked in the store, that’s the definition of kidnap. They are preventing me and my property from free and unfettered travel.
When the system worked properly, random items would be scanned (about 3) to determine if everything was rung up. A law of averages but when it worked properly, some items were a red flag (not mentioned).
Theft is so widespread this became essential.
Until it was virtually defeated.
You would not believe the retail theft that occurs on a daily basis. At all types of stores, not just Walmart. Grocery stores, Hobby Lobby, Lowe’s, Home Depot, etc.