In several western countries, this kind of thing has become common.
Thieves have no fear of the consequences, as the police and courts let them off the hook.
Staff and other customers in stores are told they will get fired and/or prosecuted if they try to physically stop them.
This is a problem for honest shoppers, because stores will either raise prices of products (which hits our pockets)
to cover for the losses, and/or will eventually shut down.