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Local grocer Munther Zeid is tired of non-engagement policies when it comes to thieving in his stores that have largely struck out.

He has instituted a “baseball bat policy” in his Food Fare store throughout Winnipeg.

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There are several bats placed strategically through out his store, when they are notified of a theft in progress, Zeid, his son, his nephew, and other staff will grab a bat and meet the thief at the front door.

“Nine times out of 10, 99% of the time when we stop the person, we go ‘Stuff please,’ they unload their pockets, no questions asked and they leave with no type of confrontation,” he said. “If they refuse, then the choice becomes break an arm or a leg.”

They instituted the policy following reports of security guards being stabbed by thieves this spring.

There has also been a well-documented rise in swarming thefts in liquor stores that has spread into other retail outlets.

Winnipeg Police Service were contacted for this story but declined comment prior to deadline.