Worker who took on Lindt thief sacked by Waitrose after 17 years
- Posted on April 6, 2026
- By The Times
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In brief
A Waitrose employee of 17 years was terminated after confronting a shoplifter attempting to steal Lindt chocolate Easter eggs from the Clapham Junction store. Walker Smith, 54, intervened during the theft but faced dismissal rather than recognition for his actions. The incident raises questions about corporate policies regarding employee protection and loss prevention responsibilities in retail environments.
Worker who took on Lindt thief sacked by Waitrose after 17 years
Walker Smith, 54, who worked at a branch in Clapham Junction, said that he was let go after trying to snatch a bag full of Easter eggs from a shoplifter
