Convenience Store Theft

Man in green jacket concealing item while shopping at Survival Stop with other customers and employee visible, demonstrating theft scenarios in convenience store setting.

Common Types of Theft in Convenience Stores

Theft is a persistent challenge in convenience retail, eating away at profits. The most common types include internal theft by employees, sweet-hearting schemes, returns fraud, grab-and-dash incidents, and traditional shoplifting targeting high-value items.