Actually, yes they can. If an associate witnessed the item being taken; therefor having proof, they can. Now, if they just think you have an item, that is where you are correct. I work with the loss prevention team at work. There are several of us around the store in street clothes watching you...
But yes, if they know you have an item, you're shit out of luck.
The alarms are called EAS systems, Electronic Alarm Systems. Simple. Or it is called an ICS, Iventory Control System.
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