Hey, time traveler!
This article is published at 16/9/2010 (3181 days ago)
Therefore, the information in it may no longer be up to date.
BRANDON —
The Brandon adult boutique has turned to a clever new approach to fighting crime as it tries to address the alleged store theft of sex toys.
Smitten's premium adult boutique posted digital surveillance footage on its Facebook website on Thursday, hoping someone would recognize two people wanted for theft. Smitten co-
Owner Blair Zuba suggested that other small businesses might try new criminal actsfighting move.
"Get legal advice first," Zurba suggested when sharing criminal details . ".
The sex toys are believed to have been stolen around 3: 30. m. Tuesday.
About an hour later, an employee noticed that their shelves were missing and there was some massage.
Reviewed the digital footage taken by the store surveillance camera and identified two people of interest.
At that time, the owner turned to Facebook to get a tip.
Zurba and crew recalled that another retailer in Brandon had managed to catch the thief while posting surveillance footage on Facebook.
As a result, Smitten's staff decided to post videos on their Facebook site, which has nearly 650 fans.
The video captured the activity of a male and female in Smitten
A man is wanted now.
The police also received a copy of the photo.
The price of the stolen goods totaled less than $100, but that is not the point, Zurba said.
For paying customers, shoplifting will force prices to rise.
"We all work hard for money," he said . "
"I don't care if it's $1, $2 or $20, we'll still be charged.
"Ihitchen @ brandonsun.