We bought a small store and viewed a theft on camera, can we approach the person another day in the store?

We would like to know if we can prosecute even though the person wasn%26#039;t caught with merchandise or at the time of the theft. We have video, but nothing more.



Yes, you can. But if the person frequents your store you MIGHT want to tell them that you have video of them shoplifting and offer them the chance to remedy the situation. You aren%26#039;t under any obligation to do this, but it might turn out better for everyone. It is up to you.





Don%26#039;t corner them, use force, or confront them angrily.




Delay prosecuting. Ask the party to come to your place of business if you know how to get ahold of them. If not they will be back. A simple question of %26quot;do you pay for this or do I pusue it with the police?%26quot; will be enough. I know you don%26#039;t want to hear this but sometimes theft is a necessity for survival. Try to look at the big picture. When I was a boy my dad worked at a supermarket. The manager was constantly bringing people in to the office for theft questioning. 90% of the time it was something the perp did not want to do. Be human .......... wear their shoes for a day.




Yes you can......




call the police and give them the video.




call the police and give them the video


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