Rule breakers . An employee who habitually violates company policies may not be trustworthy enough to handle merchandise or cash. Substance abusers . They often have financial pressures or have overcome the psychological barriers to theft. Chronic liars .
Experience shows that many liars also steal.
Immature or troubled employees . They find an emotional release in anti-social behaviours such as theft. Wronged employees . They may get back at you for a grievance or perceived slights through stealing. When investigating an internal theft you cannot rule out anyone, not even long-time employees.