Testing the effectiveness of anti-theft wraps across product types in retail environments: a randomized controlled trial

Anti-theft wire-wraps were tested on three high-theft product categories (cordless electric drills, weight loss supplements, and skincare products) in retail stores to estimate protective effects across product categories.

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Authors: Hayes, Read (Author) ; Scicchitano, Michael J. (Author) ; Johns, Tracy Camilla 1963- (Author) ; Downs, Daniel (Author) ; Strome, Stuart (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2019
In: Journal of experimental criminology
Year: 2019, Volume: 15, Issue: 4, Pages: 703-718
Online Access: Volltext (Resolving-System)
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Keywords:
RCT
Protective modes and mechanisms of action
Retail
Crime
Theft
Situational Crime Prevention
Rational Choice
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Summary:Anti-theft wire-wraps were tested on three high-theft product categories (cordless electric drills, weight loss supplements, and skincare products) in retail stores to estimate protective effects across product categories.
ISSN:1572-8315
DOI:10.1007/s11292-019-09365-2