Some of us live in more civilized regions.
Remind store security that under NYS law, it's not theft until *after* you leave the store without paying.
And it's not like your shoving stuff into a big that already contains other stuff, like say, for instance, a ladies purse.
I arrive with empty folded panniers, unfold them in the cart and fill them as I shop. A couple of dozen cameras see me do this. At the check out, a dozen more cameras see me empty them, check that I haven't missed anything, and watch the cashier refill them--or in those where I have to rebag myself after checkout, I fold them back flat after emptying them.
All four chains I use (Wegmans, Tops, PriceRite and Aldi) have never given me a peep of problem in any of their stores.
I wouldn't try it in a bodega, but then again, I'm not forced to use one anyway.
Side question: Didn't you used to hang out at V-Salon?
The last i heard of Rochester NY it was Far from civilized... lol.. Never accused you of shoplifting, tho i dont take it you thought i did, just clarifying that for anyone who may have read my comment wrong... i Have friends in security and Loss prevention ... thats a policy in a lot of stores in NYC .. security see you putting items in your own personal bags they will approach you. and yes there are cameras everywhere, ones you see and ones you don't see. some supermarkets make you check your own bags in at the door. i got hassled by security to check my already full, couldnt fit anything else if i wanted to, Book bag that was strapped to my back. shoplifting is a big issue iin NYC so they go extra hard about it..
and No never Heard of V- Salon ... i dont usually hang out in salons being A) im a Man and B) I dont have hair. lol