Security Advantage

Is a security officer allowed to grab someone they saw shoplifting and also take their backpack?

Hypothetical: We'll call the person X X walks into a shop. Gets in, packs his bags with some items from the shop, and gets outside. Security guard comes outside, produces ID, grabs X, and asks X to step back into the store. Does the security officer have the right to grab X on the suspicion (possible witness) of theft? Also, when X attempts to run, the security officer grabs his bag, and X doesn't get it back. Is that considered theft on the security's part? Also, what rights does X have? Can the security gaurd be charged with assault and theft? Thanks!

Public Comments

1. Yes he can. Please tell Person "X" he's screwed.
2. The security guard isnt allowed to do s h i t. He can just hope you'll stop when he tells you to :)
3. Loss prevention specialists follow a set of rules to determine whether shoplift has occurred...see the link.