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[QUOTE="Queen, post: 87389, member: 27"]
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
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[*]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.
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What sparked the whole conversation
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[*]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.
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Reputation damage is the bigger issue
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[*]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.
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