Australian retailers, police, crack down on DIY supermarket theftFairfax Media The DIY machines are clearly a convenient option for many, especially light-fingered customers. Supermarkets frustrated by light-fingered Australian shoppers have joined with the police to crack down on shoplifting at self-serve checkouts. Up to one-third of customers regularly steal when using a DIY checkout to pay for their groceries, according to a review of recent surveys around the world. "But upon experiencing how easy it was they continued to steal regularly," Taylor said. Checkpoint Systems' Mark Gentle, who works with major supermarket chains to protect their stores from losses or theft, recently said theft was on the increase in Australia.

Source: Stuff October 06, 2016 03:11 UTC