Missy Minnie

tight pieces of clothing are your best friend. me personally i get very tight shorts and put them under my big baggy shorts to conceal. when you need to conceal something you can just go to a blind spot and shove it down your pants. this can also be done with skirts on the top too!

speaking of skirts, have a long one? you can wear full on tights under there and have wayyyy more room to conceal items. do it from your ankle, your waistband, it doesn’t matter!!!

you can do the same thing with a waist trainer, but the difference is you will either shove up into it from your lower half or you can be bold and pull your shirt up then shove it into the top mega quick. you can hide the waist trainer under any baggy article of clothing. hoodies, shirts, whatever it is.

you can also get a pair of arm warmers and stuff stuff in there as long as it’s hidden by something baggier.

wearing huge af boots? put stuff in there too!!!!

tried @liftingmydreams’s method!! its very similar to the cup method, except it’s bigger!

GATOR TAGS: You can remove them by wrapping a rubber band in between the pin and the tag. Type in “How to remove gator tag with rubber band” on youtube.(: THIS IS THE ONLY TAG THAT CAN BE REMOVED WITH A RUBBER BAND.

SENSORMATIC TAG: I’ve seen them as white, tan, and black. As long as it has a little slot on it, you can remove it with a hook. Below is a picture of what a hook looks like and where you can order it in the U.S.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/218315192/replacement-hook-part-for-sensormatic

I call the first 3 tags “golf” and “clam” tags. I don’t know what #4 and #5 are called. I’ve never seen #7-#9 either. Haha. #6 is a pencil tag attached to a lanyard. Lanyards are tough to cut. You’d have to have some wire cutters or something. All of the tags above can be removed with a golf detacher, which is made of a Neodymium magnet. Below is a link to where you can buy a golf detacher and what it looks like.

http://m.tomtop.com/super-golf-detacher-security-tag-remover-magnetic-intensity-12-000gs-anti-theft-silver-h10242s.html?currency=USD&lang=en&aid=gpla&gclid=COOM2p2nq8sCFQMHaQodS7cEXA

SPIDER WRAP: These are normally used on boxed items. DON’T TRY TO CUT THE WIRES BECAUSE AN ALARM WILL SOUND. You can either remove it by ripping off a corner of the box and shimmying the wrap off or you can use a spider wrap detacher. I’m not sure how the detacher works because I don’t have one, but you can search it up on youtube.(: A picture of the detacher and a link to buy it is below.

http://tagdetacher.com/product/s3-handkey-lockpicks-detacher-eas-display-hook-hanger-releaser-remover/

Guyssssss So I used to work at Sephora and I always see tips on here that ARE COMPLETELY wrong!!! Let me help you please bc I lift so much from there

1) THE CAMERAS AREN’T DUMMY, but no one watches them. The managers desks are facing the other wall, and they’re always so busy. There has been one time where I walked into the back and there was one of the managers looking at the camera, and she wasn’t even looking at the monitor. She was doing her paperwork and ran out of room on the desk. I’m not saying be cocky and don’t find blind spots, but if you’re stealthy and you can slip shit in your bag in the cameras view. 2) SA’s WEAR EAR PIECES, which I know is pretty basic info, but if you see someone looking at you and talking or pressing their hand to their ear, leave. They are telling everyone to watch you. 3) ONLY PALETTES AND FRAGRANCE HAVE TAGS, I’m not kidding. That’s it. Most of the KVD eye quads don’t even have tags because they’re small. Clairsonic/Foreo/hair tools such as straighteners or blow dryers will most likely be tagged, but as for other products, go crazy. 4) DON’T YOU DARE LEAVE BOXES! Again, this is obvious. But you’d be surprised how many times when I was working I would find boxes stuffed in random places! It’s annoying, and it just makes everyone angry and super alert to any other shoplifters. Don’t ruin it for your comrades. 5) THEY CANNOT TOUCH YOU. THEY CANNOT CHASE YOU. They can check your bags, but not your purse. Only your shopping bags. 6) During Black Friday, the towers went off about 6 times and nobody even checked them. We just let it beep. It was too crazy to care. Plus, Sephora makes a SHIT TON of money during the holidays, so they don’t really care. 7) BEING IN PLAIN SIGHT IS YOUR BEST FRIEND. bring a partner to block you. I like to stand at the very front of the store, whatever display is up there (usually something like Urban Decay or Too Faced) and look at things while I keep my bag low and slip things in my bag. If they can see your face/head, they don’t think you’re trying to hide from them.

Louis Vuitton 😬😬😬😬

So I went into a LV stand alone store, I didn’t actually go in with the intention of lifting just had some time to kill so went in for a browse.

So the first thing I notice is the amount of products out on display, not locked in drawers or in glass counters. Then I notice that there’s no security person by the door or else where in the store. Next thing I notice is no (visible) cameras, and then that there’s about 2 members on the shop floor.

The store is split into two levels and I’d already picked out my concealing spot. So I wonder over to the wallets, pick a few up, look inside to check for tags and to appear as though I’m genuinely interested in the item. Then whoop, there is goes under my armpit (favourite method).

i made this and thought of this myself, good luck if u decide to use it!

you basically jus pull ur hoodie inside out and stick it inside a pillow case with the arms and hood sticking out n safety pin the edges onto the hoodie. it helps if u put smth inside while ur doing it.

when u turn it right side out, it looks completely normal on the outside. then you can c0nceal stuff through the hood.

Magnet detectors:

Most likely to be at the entrance/exit of the store or near/in the fitting rooms. Basically just look out for black or otherwise seemingly random/useless boxes mounted near those areas.

Booster Bag detectors:

Usually used in conjunction with the regular alarm towers, and these usually will be next to or beside them.

Detects both magnets and booster bags:

Please keep in mind hidden security measures might be present, so check for these on the ceiling as well as the floor and doorframe. Detectors might also be disguised with fabric etc. so keep an eye open for anything that’s out of place or seems unnecessary, assume everything has a purpose!

Sléëvê Cöncealîng

- okie, hear me out right. For drug stores, pharmacies and stationary & jewellery stores (and other places where you pick up fairly small trinkets), slêèvé cöncéalîng is KEY. Yes, yes, i know this is like, the most basic and foundational method out there, but i feel like i still don’t hear of enough people utilising it correctly ?

- Firstly, when it comes to any form of cöncéalment at all, you know what, even w/ dropping things into cups/bags, appearance is so so key. Iss difficult because you want a balance between looking innocent & wearing something that allows you to body conceal, i.e a jumper. Personally, i take full advantage of winter in the UK and wear a ski jacket (because iss not suspicious when iss like 2°c outside) or any other puffy winter wear (it is key that your jacket is bulky to some degree, you don’t want edges and corners of your items sticking out at weird angles being highlighted by your extra thin coat). Bomber jackets are also AMAZING for sleeve concéalmênt because of their baggy sleeves. Ski jackets are especially good because they usually have a SHIT TON of compartments and zips on the inside that allow you to drop things in as you go.

- Anyways, after you’ve sorted out some sort of coat/jacket that’s both puffy and has roomy sleeves, make sure you wear something extra innocent underneath, and where possible, always leave your coat zip undone (this usually looks a lot less suspicious as you appear more open & warm). I always go for the innocent soul cycle girl look, i.e grey yoga leggings, a cute light coloured sports bra and a baggy v-neck jumper (once again, light coloured). Not to sound snobby, but it really really pays to dress as if you’re well off/privileged. Avoid wearing black as much as you can, and instead opt for lighter neutral colours that make you look both innocent and help you blend in.

- Great, now that you look the part, let’s learn how to act the part (i promise imm getting to how to actually sleeve concéál effectively). Always, ALWAYS make an effort to smile at the LP standing @ the door. Take full advantage of covid, we’re all wearing masks anyways, so you don’t even have to worry too much about the LP taking note of your face. Always be kind and sweet, they’re not going to waste their time watching you/following you around the store if they’ve already deemed you’re low risk (that’s not to say that you should get lazy/messy w/ your concéalmènt though, there’s ALWAYS someone watching).

- Now, to get to the actual concèalmént. Sleeve concéalîng is AMAZING simply because, when carried out correctly, it can’t even be detected by people watching through cameras. Please note that this only works with small items though, such as eyeliner, pens, small beauty pallets, etc. The trick is to use your body language and actions effectively. Firstly, when you grab your item, move around the shop, grab a couple of decoys & make it so that your hands are somewhat full so that when one of the items go missing, iss not noticeable. Now it’s time to make the most of your actions & body language. Have your desired item in a suitable position in your hand, ready to ram it up your sleeve in a swift movement. I’ve gotten so good at this that even when I’m w/ other people, they don’t see/realise I’m lîftíng.

- You want to pick a movement that is somewhat sudden or abrupt that allows you to slide the item up your sleeve swiftly and smoothly. If you’re with other people, opt for a laugh, bend over a little as if the person you’re with has just told the funniest joke known to man and slide the item up your sleeve. If you’re alone, go for a sneeze or a cough. You can also pretend to trip, although you might want to save that for when you’re with someone else. The trick is to incorporate the líftîng into a natural movement you would make, rather than isolating the action & looking hella suspicious. Side note, make sure you’re not looking at the item while you do this- you want to make it look as natural as possible. Once you’ve concèaléd your item, you can go about putting decoys back and leaving the store. Oo, i forgot to mention, jackets with cuffed sleeves are also amazing because they prevent your items from falling out once they’re in your sleeve, but this shouldn’t be a problem with other jackets, as long as the cuffs of the sleeves aren’t too loose.

Cons to this method:

- you can only lîft small items, however this isn’t an issue if you’re going for high value jewellery

- you can only lift a couple of items, unless you’ve got massive fucking arms ??

Other top tips:

- do NOT leave packaging/tags around the store, take as much of it as you can with you

- if you decide to go with other people, be classy, don’t be loud thinking it’ll alleviate suspicion, it’ll only draw attention. Make sure whoever you go with is also dressed for the part, even if they’re not planning on lîftīng.

- never spend ages in a store you know you’re not going to buy anything from. Nothing’s more suspicious than someone walking around with full hands for 45 minutes only to leave the store empty handed. If you’re planning on only lîftïng, make your trip swift, as if you went in to have a look but couldn’t find what you were looking for.