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I didn't read the whole thread but I had to find out what the surprise ending was.

When this was first posted I thought it was a little strange that a security guard actually tackled a customer. Back when I worked at HEB I would occaisionally be one of those "shrink control" door greeters. They told us you pretty much can't do anything to a customer, not even touch them. If they set off the alarms and don't want to stop for you to check out their reciept, just let it go. The only thing those people can do is write down the license plate number of the suspicious person and give details about them to the police (if cameras later found out they had in fact stolen, or fled immediately upon setting off the alarms). A pen and paper is their only weapon. I had my share of people just walk right past me. Can't blame them though, I really don't feel like stopping either. But it was my job and what I got paid to do. Regardless of the store or company policy, I would imagine any receipt-checker would receive similar training.