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Catching Shoplifters in Secure the Supermarket
Start with evidence at the exit: compare the current receipt and basket, choose ARREST only for a visible mismatch, then complete the detention.
ARREST the mismatch, then finish the JAIL step
On PC, aim at ARREST and press E when the customer carries an item missing from the receipt. Equip the handcuffs, control the detained customer, and take them to JAIL. In the clearest case, No items listed appeared while the basket held Fish x1; the completed arrest showed a 10 Cash increase.
PC workflow
From receipt mismatch to JAIL
- Step 1
Compare
Read the full receipt and keep the same customer's basket in view.
- Step 2
Choose ARREST
Use the red side only when a carried item is missing from the receipt.
- Step 3
Use handcuffs
Continue the detention after the initial ARREST interaction.
- Step 4
Reach JAIL
Take the detained thief to the marked JAIL area to finish the recorded sequence.
Complete example
Blank receipt, Fish in the basket
This is the only theft example where the customer, receipt, carried item, decision, and detention result remain clearly connected.
Fish x1
Fish is missing from the receipt
ARREST
The player used handcuffs, took the thief to JAIL, and received 10 Cash in this recorded case.
Escalation
Later days add threats outside the receipt screen
Running thief
Continue receipt checks and react when a thief tries to run directly out of the store.
This run recorded one criminal escaped and 10 Cash of product lost; the exact per-escape rule was not measured.
Armed robbers
Keep the exit moving, take cover, and stop the armed robbers when the combat warning appears.
The successful run reached DAY 5 OVER; the failed run showed You're Fired! and returned to the lobby.
Night Thieves
The successful run uses the MP5K during night combat. No official boss name, boss bar, or boss phases appear.
Avoid these
Mistakes that turn a clean check into a failed shift
- Arresting on suspicion alone: wait for the receipt and basket mismatch.
- Comparing the wrong basket: keep the scanned customer centered when the exit is crowded.
- Stopping after ARREST: the verified flow continues with handcuffs and JAIL.
- Assuming every criminal uses the receipt flow: later running and armed events require a different response.
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FAQ
Shoplifter questions
How do I identify a shoplifter?
Compare the receipt with the carried items. In the complete recorded theft case, the receipt said No items listed while the basket contained a Fish.
What do I press to arrest on PC?
Aim at the red ARREST side and press E. The recorded flow then continues with handcuffs and the area marked JAIL.
How much Cash does an arrest pay?
One Fish shoplifter case showed a 10 Cash increase after JAIL. That single observation is not enough to claim a universal arrest rate.
Are running thieves and armed robbers handled the same way?
No. Day 4 shows a thief running directly out, while Day 5 introduces armed robbers and a TAKE COVER! warning. Do not treat every later criminal as a receipt-screen arrest.
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