Shoplifters gonna shoplift
Working retail is a glamourless job. There’s really no way to see yourself as a hero if you work in stores like Target or Walmart, except by providing the best darned service. And you can’t even fantasize about tackling a shoplifter. It’s against company policy.
We’re not condoning shoplifting, but if you were going to try it, you might be able to get away with small items. Even if they have you on camera, they’re not going to see the footage until you’re long gone. There are tons of legal problems when dealing with shoplifters, and if they get it wrong, the company might have a lawsuit on its hands.