Question

While working in a grocery store, a customer tells you they witnessed a theft take place, identifying an individual currently in the frozen food section. How should the guard proceed?

1) The Guard should arrest the person suspected of the crime based on reasonable and probable grounds to believe they've committed an offence
2) The Guard should advise the customer that there is nothing that can be done about it because the Guard did not personally witness the incident
3) The Guard should not arrest the person because he did not personally witness the incident, however, he should monitor the suspect to see if they attempt to take anything else. If they do not, the Guard should write a detailed report about the incident and see if the customer can identify what items the shoplifter stole
4) The Guard should confront the individual after he leaves the store but without accusing him of a crime because if he says 'You're under arrest' then he would be technically arresting the person

Answer 1

The guard should not arrest the person but should monitor the suspect and write a detailed report.

Step-by-step explanation:

Based on the options provided, the correct course of action for the guard is option 3. The guard should not arrest the person because he did not personally witness the incident, however, he should monitor the suspect to see if they attempt to take anything else. If they do not, the guard should write a detailed report about the incident and seek if the customer can identify what items the shoplifter stole.

This approach respects the legal principle of innocence until proven guilty and avoids false accusations or violating the suspect's rights. It is essential for the guard to gather more information and evidence before taking any further action.