Shop alarms

[rockyracoon]

For the as few weeks I have been setting off the shop alarms as I walk in and out of some shops, mostly the staff can't be arsed to come and investigate so I just walk off, I haven't pinched anything honest. On weds I walked into Tesco in the next town from me, alarm went off on the way in and out, no problem, then Matalan, off it went when I walked in then again when I walked out, security racked through my handbag (not pleasant for them ha), bloody annoying. Could my car keys be setting the alarms off? It's getting to the stage where I get nervous walking into a shop. If it is the keys is there any type of bag I could use as a barrier to stop the signal.

Thanks for any replies.

[douglas9401]

I think if there was such a bag they'd be used for going on the rob.

[rockyracoon]

Didn't think of that Douglas, I'd only need it very small though, just to put a car key in, honestly though, it's getting to be quite a problem. Changing the car is not really an option.

[millerxxx]

try wrapping it in silver paper

[ChuckFickens]

Why not perform a test. get a friend along with you, walk into the shop with one of you carrying the keys and walk out with the other carrying the keys and see if the person who sets of the alarm follows the keys.

Although it's unlikely to be your keys, do you carry a door entry swipe card for anywhere on you, it's more likely to be that if you do.

[snags]

It is the metal plate in your head. Try a tinfoil hat ;-p

''Could my car keys be setting the alarms off?''

^ Leave them outside and walk in to check.

[sunny-dave]

I told you the 'fully metal boned basque' was not suitable for everyday use ...

[factor-fiction]

I'd take all those security tags off your clothes before you go shopping or wear something different next time

[snags]

Could it be that 'it is real gold honest it just looks like brass' wedding ring?

[Jonathan-Joe]

I have found that library books set off the alarms in some High Street shops.

[rockyracoon]

Ha dee bloody haha, you're all comedians.

In a shop last week, the alarm went off twice, then on the third attempt to leave it didn't go off? I'm rarely with anyone when I go shopping so I'll have to wait till I can take little'un with me.

I tried the tin foil today, wrapped the keys in it and went in every shop where I've had a problem, no alarms went off, I'm not getting too excited though a I also changed my handbag.

[EvianBaby]

I had this problem last year soon after buying a new phone. One day in town with my (then) bf I was actually followed round by security guards. It was so embarrassing.

I'd put it down to the phone but after about a month I realised I'd bought some new sunglasses and the little stick security tag was still on the case that came with them. Lol.

[rockyracoon]

When the security guard was racking though my bag the other day he asked if I had any make up in there, he said they're always setting alarms off. No wonder staff don't bother investigating it's. waste of time. One day though, I'm going to be caught bad enough mood and someone'll be sorry when I'm searched. It's very bloody annoying.

[HowardKennitby]

This subject has come up before. I can't remember the cause but you might be able to find the thread.

[rockyracoon]

Thanks Howard, I've just searched and found a thread about something similar, the OP thought it was her iPhone 3GS setting off alarms, guess what phone sits in my bag next to my keys?