Security guard shares his approach to deterring shoplifting

A professional security guard describes tactics he uses against shoplifting, from talking to people who seem nervous to using hi-tech cameras. The Guardian published the first-person piece on 15 October 2026.

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1. 15 Oct, 06:00 UTCGuardian publishes security guard's anti-theft tips

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• ‘I introduce myself to anyone who looks a bit jumpy’: a security guard’s take on anti-shoplifting fixesThe Guardian