Chef Antony Worrall Thompson was recently caught shoplifting from a supermarket and apologised for his illegal actions. An interesting BBC article examined just why people steal when they have sufficient money to pay for the items. The article explores the fact that in these cases, the shoplifting is not concerned with a genuine need for the item that has been stolen. What is actually going on is the need to exercise control when the perception is one of complete powerlessness.
Retail consultants Checkpoint Systems and Global Retail Theft Barometer have uncovered a new wave of middle-class shoplifter than target expensive delicacies from supermarkets as they can no longer afford them but wish to maintain a lifestyle previously enjoyed. When caught, these people usually justify their actions by claiming they are victims of the economic recession. Yet, in most cases of shoplifting, there is a great deal more than that going on, attested to by scores of psychologists. Oh dear, one’s armbanduhren is safe nowhere!
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