[Daily Mail, where America gets its news] He should have known tobacco was bad for him.
Firings in 3, 2, 1... - The thief was clearing the shelves in the store and throwing cigarettes and tobacco items into a trash can
- A stunned onlooker filmed the incident and encouraged the employees to wait until the police arrived
- The workers eventually had enough and came together to restrain the suspect after hitting him with a large wooden stick
Shoplifting has reached unprecedented levels across America with brazen thieves strolling out of stores with their arms full of stolen goods.
The National Retail Federation said that the scourge - which grew worse during the pandemic - cost the industry almost $100billion in 2022.
David Johnston, who represents the organization, said: 'These acts are occurring more openly and thieves have become more brazen and aggressive in stealing merchandise. |