Questions for Assessing Shoplifters Who May Be Absentminded/Distracted

Have you ever shoplifted or stolen anything on purpose?

Have you felt falsely accused or apprehended for shoplifting or stealing for something you feel truly was an accident or mistake?

Are you above the age of 50?

Do you tend to forget things or do you become easily distracted or disoriented?

Do you tend to run behind schedule and find yourself rushing around in stores?

Do you tend to use the U-Scan checkout rather than wait in line to use a cashier?

If a cashier made a mistake and didn’t ring something up and/or gave you too much change, would you tend to not mention this?

Do you frequently feel overwhelmed and/or stressed out in your life?

Do you have trouble saying no and/or asking for help, and/or feel like you have to take care of many people in your life?

Have you been arrested and/or charged with shoplifting previously?