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Retail Theft & Loss Prevention Incident Report Form

Capture every detail of in-store theft incidents—suspect descriptions, stolen merchandise, CCTV evidence, and witness contacts—all in one secure form.

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Retail Store Theft & Loss Prevention Incident Report Form
Incident Report Number
· · ·
Store / Branch Location
Department / Area of Store Where
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Submit

The Retail Store Theft & Loss Prevention Incident Report Form is a comprehensive tool designed to help retail managers, loss prevention officers, and store security teams document shoplifting, employee theft, and other inventory loss events quickly and accurately. It captures essential details including incident type, severity level, store location, department, and a full narrative of what occurred.

The form guides users through recording suspect descriptions, law enforcement involvement, police report numbers, and CCTV footage availability. It also includes a structured section for listing stolen, damaged, or missing items by SKU or description alongside an estimated loss value—giving your loss prevention team the data needed for investigations, insurance claims, and trend analysis.

Built for multi-location retailers, department stores, and boutiques alike, this template supports evidence uploads such as photos and surveillance screenshots, plus witness contact collection. By standardizing your incident documentation process, you reduce reporting errors, strengthen legal standing, and improve shrink prevention strategies across your entire organization.

3 Pages
24 Questions
~8min To complete
Free No credit card needed
Field types Short Text ×4 Long Text ×4 Dropdown ×3 Single Choice ×2 Date Time Picker Yes / No currency File Upload Phone Full Name Email Multiple Choice termsandconditions Signature

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Page 1 Incident Overview 9 questions
Incident Details
1 Incident Report Number * Short Text
2 Store / Branch Location * Dropdown
3 Department / Area of Store Where Incident Occurred * Short Text
4 Date of Incident * Date
5 Time of Incident * Time Picker
6 Incident Type * Single Choice
7 Severity Level * Dropdown
8 Was Law Enforcement Contacted? * Yes / No
9 Police Report Number (if applicable) Short Text
Page 2 Incident Description & Evidence 8 questions
Incident Narrative & Supporting Evidence
1 Detailed Description of the Incident (who, what, when, where, how) * Long Text
2 Description of Suspect(s) — Appearance, Clothing, Distinguishing Features Long Text
3 Was the Incident Captured on CCTV / Surveillance? * Single Choice
4 Estimated Value of Loss or Stolen Merchandise * currency
5 List of Items Stolen, Damaged, or Missing (include SKUs or descriptions) * Long Text
6 Upload Supporting Evidence (photos, CCTV screenshots, receipts) File Upload
Witnesses
7 Witness Name(s) Short Text
8 Witness Contact Number Phone
Page 3 Reporting & Follow-Up 7 questions
Reporting Personnel & Actions Taken
1 Report Filed By * Full Name
2 Reporter's Email Address * Email
3 Reporter's Role * Dropdown
4 Immediate Actions Taken (e.g., suspect detained, area secured, merchandise recovered) * Long Text
5 Recommended Follow-Up Actions Multiple Choice
6 I certify that the information provided in this report is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. * termsandconditions
7 Reporter's Signature * Signature

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