Most Stolen Items in Missouri Grocery Stores Will Blow Your Mind

Before I began this radio adventure more than 40 years ago, I worked in a Missouri retail store. You would not believe the crazy things I saw stolen back in those days and the same can be said about the most stolen stuff from Missouri grocery stores these days. It's mind-blowing how low some folks will go to get something for nothing.

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I used to think that shoplifters stole items because they wanted them for their own use. That's not the main reason in many cases as individuals steal so they can sell for money of their own. That includes many things on this list.

Many on this Quora conversation agree with many of the things I've seen lifted from Missouri grocery stores. Let's begin.

The cost of razor blades makes them a profitable thing to sell after lifted from a store.

You would think raw meat would be hard to resell and therefore not stolen often, but you'd be wrong. Packages of meat are one of the most common items stolen from Missouri supermarkets.

Remember the somewhat recent shortages of baby formula? That made this a hot commodity for shoplifters in Missouri grocery stores.

If you see someone who looks like a thief with extremely white teeth, tackle them. Just kidding, but teeth whitening strips are stolen way more often than you think.

I know most people need their coffee fix, but it's ridiculous how many will lift them from Missouri grocery stores.

This makes sense. Oh, wait. I'm not endorsing taking chocolate, am I? No, I'm not. But, at least I understand why it would be easy for thieves to toss this in a bag and make a break for it.