so I went to my mall, and I got too ambitious today. got caught by some store workers. of course i denied everything but they didn’t buy it and they told me to leave and threatened to call mall security. i left the store but stayed in the mall but later in the day the girl i was shooting was leaving the mall the same time i was, i got lucky and figured it was a decent chance to get a video. as we left the mall, there was mall security outside the entrance, they didn’t notice anything at first, but after following the girl, she looked back and caught on, as soon as she did she went back to get the security. i tried leaving the scene as soon as i knew what was going on, then i noticed a security guard started following me and when i noticed i booked it when she couldn’t see behind some cars. i managed to get away but now i’m afraid of going back. i know i have to let the heat die down but y’all have any idea how long i should keep my distance? any chance they might use mall cameras to track who i was or what i look like? not trying to get banned anytime soon
How did the store workers catch you in the first place?
For peace of mind, retail and security jobs have super high turnover (especially at a mall). In a month’s time, all of those people will have moved on to a better gig. They might have cared in the moment. But at the end of the day, not one of those people gives enough of a shit to really do anything. Everyone working at a mall is a short timer.
They probably gonna remember you for quite some time, I got a permanent ban from all Target stores cause of my candids. At worst they put your picture up for all to see and know who you are like the target stores claim they did in my case, at best they forget you after a few months, also depends how much you stand out and if you could alter your appearance in anyway.
In my case cops were called and they force me to show id so at least they didnt get you to do that.
Unless circumstances are just right, never hunt down for a cap aggressively. Especially twice in one day when you were already caught. Position yourself so that they come to you. Good luck, and remember, the public embarrassment of this hobby isn’t worth the 50 or 100 likes you will get from posting your caps.
I think you need to hear the truth here bud… you’re an idiot for pursuing another cap. Everyone here preaches to know when to stop pursuing.
i actually got caught twice, the first time one of the workers snuck up behind me as i was recording, told me to delete it and walked away. i got desperate and too ambitious, for some reason i thought it was a good idea to start shooting right by the registers where the other workers could see me, i know dumbass move, honestly can’t rationalize it, i wasn’t thinking right. after that 2 workers approached me and told me to leave.
yeah i was being a dumbass and shoulda quit and i usually always do. this time, the cap was too good to pass up and i got tempted, good lesson for next time. this was a first for me
If your intent is to creep ya got to be more careful or you probably shouldn’t go back for awhile , if you’re chill and cause no suspicion than no worries. If you do decide to take risk sooner or later no matter of consequences. cover up with a mask or makeup or just don’t get caught following any chic for too long, What a lot of us don’t know and what most establishments won’t tell you is that a lot of stores especially big box, malls etc…use facial recognition surveillance. So if you get red flagged from any store doing something shady, the surveillance system knows who you are and will alert staff members you’re there every time you appear. So just keep in mind it’s not only people/workers who would notice you!
Got to know “when to fold them”. Only a few I have seen are even worth the risk. Unless things are ideal, play it cool. Get in then get out. Lingering or following are red flags especially after that dumb guy in NC got caught taking an risky as hell cap. Learn from his mistakes.
I’m not too sure about that being a “bad idea” my friend, i’ve done some capping in that area, customers or employees, never thought of it being too risky really, 2x1? man you need to learn from that, what went wrong and not do it again
it ain’t that serious bro, they’ll laugh about it when they’re having lunch on their break and probably never think about it again
How did you end up in that situation? You must have been far too brave in the moment
Would go once a month to all targets in my area, guess they caught on