Loblaws shoplifting posters circulate online [Video]

Pictures of a poster encouraging people to steal from Loblaw Companies Limited next month on a specific date have been circulating online.

Despite stringent security measures put in place to prevent thefts, including security at many of their store entrances and Plexiglass barriers at most exits, posters circulating online are encouraging people to steal from the company on May 12.

Plexiglass barriers at the exit of a Superstore are pictured. (Hafsa Arif/CTV Atlantic)

The poster was originally spotted in Ontario and have now made their way to Atlantic Canada.

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“It doesn’t really make sense to me. I don’t understand what the motive is behind that. Why would anyone want to steal?” said Othman Ali, a regular shopper at Superstore.

A poster encouraging people to steal from Loblaws. (Hafsa Arif/CTV Atlantic)In the last month, online groups have promoted a boycott of the Loblaws stores during the month …