Retailers have raised the alarm about shoplifting for years. But a Walgreens employee said he's effectively barred from action when he sees a theft in progress. Walgreens and other drugstore chains have locked up items in response to theft.
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You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. Advertisement Walgreens is one of many retailers that have called attention to theft from its stores in recent years. But one store employee says that the company is keeping its staff from doing anything about the problem.
The employee, who is a customer service associate at a Walgreens store, said retail theft is a regular occurrence at his location. The employee asked not to be named in this article, citing fear of retaliation at work, though Business Insider has verified his identity. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.
Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Log in . One of the most stolen categories of products at the store is cosmetics, especially serums and other small items that.