First, never go the mall without a mission. Employees can sense a weak individual and prey on you for the duration of the stay. Always avoid direct eye contact with any employees. If the unfortunate may occur and an employee asks you if you need any help, always state that you are just looking and be firm in saying so. Third, never purchase cargo pants with more than two pockets on one leg.
Nobody has that much stuff to put in their pants.
Fourth, make every attempt to walk in a straight line to the rack from which you plan to make your purchase. Make concise, quick movements and try not to knock anything over. Lastly, be sure to double check your purchase when you get home. The possibility that you have become a victim of the shopping mall frenzy is very good. If so, there is always a sure fire way to find out.