LCBO theft

[mariomike]

Like the title says, report on LCBO theft readers may, or may not, find of interest,

 

[OldSolduer]

Like the title says, report on LCBO theft readers may, or may not, find of interest,

We had the same issue in Winnipeg and Manitoba. The solution was to pay security to man a booth and check ID before you got in. Like going to the USA...kinda

 

[Colin Parkinson]

Like the title says, report on LCBO theft readers may, or may not, find of interest,

This is also a excellent case study of how not to handle the media. The last employee at the cash register did a far better job than the manager.

I know a lot of people don't like Rebel News, but this is still good Journalism and doing what they are supposed to do, disrupting the easy way of doing things and making sure both the LCBO and Police management do their jobs.

 

[mariomike]

The solution was to pay security to man a booth and check ID before you got in.

Or, go back to the I remember it.

Punched Drunk: Alcohol, Surveillance and the LCBO 1927–1975

In this critical study of the Liquor Control Board of Ontario, Scott Thompson and Gary Genosko expose the stakes and consequences of the enormous bureaucracy behind the administrative surveillance of alcohol consumption in Ontario. Since its inception in 1927, the LCBO subjected alcohol...

fernwoodpublishing.ca

Punched Drunk
Alcohol, Surveillance and the LCBO 1927–1975

Buzzkillers: A brief history of the LCBO

TVO Today | Current Affairs Journalism, Documentaries and Podcasts

www.tvo.org

From morality background checks, to buying limits, to brown paper bags — how the LCBO tried to keep Ontarians on the straight and narrow

TVO Today | Current Affairs Journalism, Documentaries and Podcasts

www.tvo.org

 

[The Bread Guy]

We had the same issue in Winnipeg and Manitoba. The solution was to pay security to man a booth and check ID before you got in. Like going to the USA...kinda

Same here in Ontario, with pilot projects in Thunder Bay, Kenora and Sioux Lookout ....

Customers to show ID at select LCBO stores as part of controlled entrance pilot | Globalnews.ca

In a move to combat theft, the LCBO will require some customers to present photo identification to security before entering at six Ontario stores as part of a new pilot program.

globalnews.ca

... until they didn't anymore, cancelling it the day after it was announced.

‘Cancel it immediately’: Ontario kills LCBO identification card pilot | Globalnews.ca

The Ford government is ordering the LCBO to cancel a pilot announced just days ago to combat theft at liquor stores in Ontario.

globalnews.ca

 

[Kilted]

Well, their policies are that their staff are not allowed to intervene in a theft. From what I understand, it many cases they won't even bother to report it to the police.

 

[ModlrMike]

Not only is it controlled entry in MB, it is controlled exit. You can't get in, fill your bag, and flee.

 

[OldSolduer]

Well, their policies are that their staff are not allowed to intervene in a theft. From what I understand, it many cases they won't even bother to report it to the police.

One day someone will pay dearly for allowing these asshats to steal willy nilly. Vigilantism may actually become a thing.

 

[Colin Parkinson]

Well, their policies are that their staff are not allowed to intervene in a theft. From what I understand, it many cases they won't even bother to report it to the police.

While I could understand that their might be liability issues with intervening, not reporting a visible theft should be a disciplinary action in itself. With the advent of good quality video and ability to have the relevant video timestamped and released to police easily, that should be the SOP. Also allows management to track thefts and decide where to put in more deterrence's.

 

[mariomike]

Seems to be an ongoing problem.

Thieves running rampant at LCBOs across Ontario

At the Liquor Control Board of Ontario, theft is out of control. But this taxpayer-funded Crown corporation doesn’t seem to care…

www.rebelnews.com

 

[CountDC]

The question at my place is why are they paying for security guards if no one is going to do anything??

Jimmy: Look ma it's a security guard.
Brother Tom: That's a mannequin bro.
Ma: Nope, a mannequin is more useful son. At least it displays items available in the store.

 

[dapaterson]

At DND's Carling Campus, there is a fierce team patrolling the grounds, who refuse to be intimidated.

But once the Canada Geese fly south for the winter, there's only the Commissionaires.

 

[Quirky]

Seems to be an ongoing problem.

Thieves running rampant at LCBOs across Ontario

At the Liquor Control Board of Ontario, theft is out of control. But this taxpayer-funded Crown corporation doesn’t seem to care…

www.rebelnews.com

Laws and rules are utterly meaningless if they’re not enforced.

 

[Colin Parkinson]

Start firing management and they will start to care.

 

[mariomike]

There have been some arrests,

Brampton men charged in 'prolific' $300K LCBO theft spree

The two men from Brampton face 35 total charges related to theft, possession of stolen property, and drug offences.

toronto.citynews.ca

 

[Quirky]

There have been some arrests,

Brampton men charged in 'prolific' $300K LCBO theft spree

The two men from Brampton face 35 total charges related to theft, possession of stolen property, and drug offences.

toronto.citynews.ca

Two "Brampton men".

 

[OldSolduer]

In Winnipeg and Manitoba the LC has adopted security measures, but what really brought it to the forefront was the death of a 16 year old girl who was driving a stolen (IIRC) car full of liquor thieves. When the police attempted to apprehend the scoundrels she took a run at a WPS constable with a 6000 pound vehicle. She was shot and died.
One community immediately blamed racist white cops - glossing over the fact she attempted to kill one of them.

BTW the deceased's mother was putting in an order of liquor the gang was to steal.

Now we have stringent security measures.

 

[mariomike]

Sounds like Manitoba may be on the right track.

Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Launches Enhanced Strategy To Target Liquor Mart Theft | Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries

Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries is deploying a multi-point theft reduction plan to combat Liquor Mart thefts and robberies while protecting the safety of employees and customers.

www.mbll.ca

 

[The Bread Guy]

Busy in this bit if the 807 …

https://www.tbnewswatch.com/loal-news/weapons-charged-laid-in-robbery-attempt-10295284

https://www.tbnewswatch.com/local-n...f-charged-with-using-syringe-as-weapon-386629

Northern Ont. woman faces 30 theft charges in repeat shoplifting case

A 33-year-old woman faces multiple theft charges after police allege she shoplifted from the same Thunder Bay business 30 times this year.

www.ctvnews.ca

… as well as other area codes

7 arrested, over 300 charges laid in LCBO theft ring investigation

More than 300 charges have been laid against the seven individuals. Police have also identified three additional suspects who remain at large.

toronto.citynews.ca

 

[lenaitch]

Same here in Ontario, with pilot projects in Thunder Bay, Kenora and Sioux Lookout ....

Customers to show ID at select LCBO stores as part of controlled entrance pilot | Globalnews.ca

In a move to combat theft, the LCBO will require some customers to present photo identification to security before entering at six Ontario stores as part of a new pilot program.

globalnews.ca

... until they didn't anymore, cancelling it the day after it was announced.

‘Cancel it immediately’: Ontario kills LCBO identification card pilot | Globalnews.ca

The Ford government is ordering the LCBO to cancel a pilot announced just days ago to combat theft at liquor stores in Ontario.

globalnews.ca

Given the high indigenous populations in all three communities, and guessing how many bureaucratic fingers that policy had to go through, I'm surprised it ever saw the light of day in the first place.