Code-(###)

Code-(###)

n. A PA announcement of “Code-” followed by the STORE NUMBER is an urgent call to come to the FRONT-END to witness an alleged SHOPLIFTER in flight.

NOTE: Such Code (###) calls are more typically heard overnight, when staff are few and the STORE is virtually empty. Stay alert. Thieves can be, and often are armed and dangerous.

WARNING: Do not try to apprehend anyone by yourself. Leave that to security or law enforcement officers.

If possible, just do your best to get a good look at the person or persons involved, and write down their license plate number.