security barcode tag stuck to my foot?

security barcode tag stuck to my foot?
so lets say im a minor in best buy and i somehow get one of those security barcode tags stuck to my shoe and when i walk out with my friend (18) after not buying anything, the alarm goes off. what happens from there? do they have the right to strip search? what can they do?

Best answer:

If you walked out without paying for yourself, they can charge you with shoplifting.

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7 Comments for security barcode tag stuck to my foot?

  • 1. Gilbert  |  August 30th, 2010 at 1:47 pm

    no they cannot search you but cops can with probable cause

  • 2. candy g  |  August 30th, 2010 at 2:37 pm

    none of the rent a cops have the right to strip search you period, they can [with certain training] detain you till the real police arrive, but hey if it REALLY is just a tag stuck on your foot [mind you they are some thick so fail to see how you did not notice it] then whats the big deal, show them your empty hands / bag and move on.

  • 3. wcarpentersb1  |  August 30th, 2010 at 3:18 pm

    They can not detain you for any length of time especially if they can visually see you have nothing. Their loss prevention employees need to see you conceal or take store merchandise in order to detain you.

  • 4. sophist  |  August 30th, 2010 at 4:18 pm

    They can stop you and try to locate what tripped the alarm. If they can’t then they call the police. The police then can strip search you. Even then they may not find the tag, but they know definitely you do not have anything. You will then be released with apologies and possibly even a store coupon.

  • 5. ggs  |  August 30th, 2010 at 5:15 pm

    No, Best Buy does not have the authority to strip search a minor, an adult, or anybody else. The police can search you if they see fit, but Best Buy cannot act before the police arrive.

  • 6. familyman  |  August 30th, 2010 at 6:04 pm

    leave your foot with them,go home get sum doe and pay for your foot .due to the credit crunch i`m sure you will get a bargain.

  • 7. Bbro55  |  August 30th, 2010 at 6:47 pm

    You will not be persecuted unless you have an actual item. They may have a right to search you, but only in petty places, like pockets. In general though, you would not be in trouble if you explained what happened.

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