Kauna Shikwambi advised stores against filming suspects

A trending shoplifting video out of Windhoek's Katutura complex just pushed Namibian police to warn retailers about filming suspects.

Why police flagged the recording trend

• Deputy commissioner Kauna Shikwambi advised stores against filming suspected shoplifters.
• Shikwambi says such footage can jeopardize active investigations.
• No specific law prohibits taking photos or videos in stores.
• The intent behind the recording is the real concern here.

What sparked the whole conversation

• A video showed a young man removing two folded jeans from his trousers.
• Footage was captured at a clothing store in Katutura Complex, Windhoek.
• Sunday was when the incident reportedly went down.
• Authorities have not established the value of the jeans.

Reputation damage is the bigger issue

• Shikwambi warned that public exposure can wreck someone's image.
• Even recording genuinely wrong behavior carries serious consequences.
• Handling the situation privately is the recommended approach.
• Establishing facts before escalating is what police prefer.