Lowe’s has the best security systems. Additionally, local LE have access to all footage and paperwork. They follow up and catch criminals and arrest them on a daily basis. The average store has about 5-20 thefts per day, from $5-$5,000. My daughter works at Lowe’s. They don’t f around when it comes to theft AND LEGAL REPERCUSSIONS. You do not know what you’re saying and thinking about Home Depot or Lowe’s. They are among the most efficient when it comes to theft, and that does not mean they have to trap a customer in the store to do so.
I disagree with Lowe's firing some old woman over this. That said, I certainly get their policy on shoplifters. The woman got a black eye, but could have been way the hell worse. The robbers could have easily pulled a knife and stabbed her or used a gun and started shooting and have a rando customer get hit, etc. I get Lowe's not wanting to have that go down on their property and be held liable for it.
I get the woman was probably sick of shoplifters, we all are, but her not getting hurt is what's most important. I worked at Wal Mart in the shitty part of town and never confronted a shoplifter and never planned on it. Why risk one's own ass for Wal Mart or Lowes?
I remember back even in the 90's seeing some dude running down the street with a 12 pack of beer being chased by like 7 burly bag boys from the local grocery store. Dude got tackled and dragged back to the store, then the cops came and hauled him off and charged him with shoplifting. I got the full story later from one of them whom I happened to know.
Too bad we can't see that today but I get stores not wanting the liability. Today Beer Theft Guy would probably sue, claim he was some "marginalized" group, the woke DA would prosecute the bag boys and not the thief, etc etc. Some things just made more sense back in the day.
Older friends of ours stopped by on Sunday night. They were saying these young kids need to live just one day back in the 50's and 60's to experience what they are missing. He said what will they talk about when they are older like we are sharing the crazy stories? He said they will be saying remember that drive by shooting or the mass killings. It is all they know.
Our friends are black, not that it matters, but older people realize how these children today are being deprived.
The only exception at Lowe’s is “Run Hide Fight.”The training modules are pretty clear that you’re not even allowed to follow someone into the parking lot.
Lowes just fired 68 year old woman who was beat up trying to stop theft.
TNX for the HEADS UP....WWWWWWHAT'S WRONG with companies???
America is now a 3rd world S*ITHOLE 🔥👿🔥
I agree. It's great to save a life as long as you do it at your own risk and not that of the employer.
"make an exception for the kidnapping hero."...YUGE YEP !!!!
Insurance companies get the blame for some of this also. Not convinced it is always them since it is a statement that is difficult to verify.
Lowe’s has the best security systems. Additionally, local LE have access to all footage and paperwork. They follow up and catch criminals and arrest them on a daily basis. The average store has about 5-20 thefts per day, from $5-$5,000. My daughter works at Lowe’s. They don’t f around when it comes to theft AND LEGAL REPERCUSSIONS. You do not know what you’re saying and thinking about Home Depot or Lowe’s. They are among the most efficient when it comes to theft, and that does not mean they have to trap a customer in the store to do so.
Agreed.
Not yet
Yep, well guess it’s ACE Hardware then!
https://nypost.com/2023/07/22/lowes-worker-gets-black-eye-loses-job-trying-to-stop-thieves/
My local ACE is based as fuck. Not cheap though, but super convenient. I loved their “you don’t need to wear a mask” sign.
When the insanity hit it was also the case that my local ACE was the only hardware place I could visit and be sane.
Ever since they always get my first stop before any of the other hardware stores have a chance.
Lowe’s didn’t seem to give much of a shit about a mask either, for the most part; at least later on.
Same! And my ACE sells pew-pews, to boot!
I disagree with Lowe's firing some old woman over this. That said, I certainly get their policy on shoplifters. The woman got a black eye, but could have been way the hell worse. The robbers could have easily pulled a knife and stabbed her or used a gun and started shooting and have a rando customer get hit, etc. I get Lowe's not wanting to have that go down on their property and be held liable for it.
I get the woman was probably sick of shoplifters, we all are, but her not getting hurt is what's most important. I worked at Wal Mart in the shitty part of town and never confronted a shoplifter and never planned on it. Why risk one's own ass for Wal Mart or Lowes?
This is the problem. They know they will not be stopped.
Back in the 70's and before if you did this not only would the employee stop you the customers would do the same.
They knew not to even try back then.
I remember back even in the 90's seeing some dude running down the street with a 12 pack of beer being chased by like 7 burly bag boys from the local grocery store. Dude got tackled and dragged back to the store, then the cops came and hauled him off and charged him with shoplifting. I got the full story later from one of them whom I happened to know.
Too bad we can't see that today but I get stores not wanting the liability. Today Beer Theft Guy would probably sue, claim he was some "marginalized" group, the woke DA would prosecute the bag boys and not the thief, etc etc. Some things just made more sense back in the day.
Ahhhh the good old days.
Older friends of ours stopped by on Sunday night. They were saying these young kids need to live just one day back in the 50's and 60's to experience what they are missing. He said what will they talk about when they are older like we are sharing the crazy stories? He said they will be saying remember that drive by shooting or the mass killings. It is all they know.
Our friends are black, not that it matters, but older people realize how these children today are being deprived.
Boycotting them all, only buying what I absolutely need and I'll look elsewhere first.
The only exception at Lowe’s is “Run Hide Fight.”The training modules are pretty clear that you’re not even allowed to follow someone into the parking lot.
Unbelievable.