Technically they can citizens arrest you, but it’s such a massive legal can of worms that they’re told not to. Even during security guard training they basically told us it’s not worth whatever hassle comes of it. Plus if you feel you’re innocent, you can defend yourself against the crime of kidnapping using reasonable and proportionate force.
Our local shopping centre does employ some gung-ho looking security guards, but all they do is call the cops. Not like I’m trying to cause trouble, I just want to pay and leave without getting questioned.
If they have a reason to delay me, that’s fine. Otherwise, I paid for my goods and I’m leaving. It’s not about them losing sleep, it’s about the principle.
Do the fuck heads who like to pretend they’re police at the self serve checkouts realise they’re complete knobs I wonder.
Power trips. I’ve had a Woolies’ worker demand to check my bags and receipt (all goods bought at Aldi). I just said no and walked out.
Absolutely zero consequences.
If they want to search you, tell them to ring the police or get out your way.
Technically they can citizens arrest you, but it’s such a massive legal can of worms that they’re told not to. Even during security guard training they basically told us it’s not worth whatever hassle comes of it. Plus if you feel you’re innocent, you can defend yourself against the crime of kidnapping using reasonable and proportionate force.
Our local shopping centre does employ some gung-ho looking security guards, but all they do is call the cops. Not like I’m trying to cause trouble, I just want to pay and leave without getting questioned.
Basically unless they’ve seen you steal something and haven’t lost sight of you since it happened, they have very little legal right to detain you.
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If they have a reason to delay me, that’s fine. Otherwise, I paid for my goods and I’m leaving. It’s not about them losing sleep, it’s about the principle.
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I agree with all your points but…they literally just said “no”
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Sorry but retail workers do not have search powers. That’s what I meant by get out of my way. My transaction is completed, I’m done.
Not interested in a middle aged workers trying to act like police.
I make no apologies for walking out.
I’ve worked retail before. It’s not easy, but no need to be over aggressive/zealous towards customers.
I prefer not to interact with workers anyway, which is why I use self checkout.