There might be an issue with Insurance cover:if they simply picked up the stuff and strolled out, the store's policy might not cover it as many shops policies only cover theft where the entry or exit was by forcible or violent means. A common misconception is that shops are covered against shoplifting-with one or two exceptions, they are not.If, on the other hand, the blaggers used threatening behaviour the store might be able to get it paid by the Insurers as policies will cover the stores in those circumstances. The missus had a situation similar to that a while back(she owns a shop you see).
