Tesco puts booze in high-tech cabinets dubbed ‘Freedom Cases’ with 4-step access process to stop shoplifters

The futuristic tech is yet another supermarket anti-shoplifting ploy

Tesco shoppers have been left stunned after finding a futuristic security system to prevent booze shoplifting.

The weird tech works by asking shoppers to use the digital touchscreen and complete a "four-step process" to open the cabinets.

The high-tech cabinets lock away spiritsCredit: X/lorrainemking

A little screen pad asks you to tap an arrow before processing the requestCredit: X/lorrainemking

 

Shoppers were left baffled onlineCredit: X/lorrainemking

It can also reportedly send alerts if "suspicious behaviour" is detected.

Footage shows the machine first asking to tap an arrow on the screen to access the goods.

Second, it says it is processing the request.

Third, shoppers have to wait for the machine to ’process’ before having access.

Finally, the cabinet opens for shoppers to take what they’d like.

Reportedly dubbed the ’Freedom Case’, the new equipment can reportedly track when items have been taken out, how many times the cabinet’s been opened and for the length of time.

Creators of the machine Indyme say the unit used AI and built-in sensors to allegedly identify potential thefts.

It is believed to have been introduced in some larger Tesco stores in Purley and Croydon, south London.

Users were left baffled in the comments. One said: "How does this stop someone picking a bottle up and legging it out of the shop without paying though?"

Another said: "So like an alcohol vending machine nearly.. Good idea"

And: "I remember when everything was behind a counter."

One comment was confused as to what the machine did: "Processing your request?? Mate what is it processing??"

It comes as Tesco has been seen locking up everyday items in a bid to foil shoplifters.

Shoppers have been left fuming over a drastic security measure during the shoplifting epidemic.

One shock survey has revealed that almost half of UK adults steal from supermarkets.

Meanwhile, The British Retail Consortium said thefts have cost retailers around £1.8billion in 2022-23, up from £953million the previous year.

In a desperate attempt to deter customers from pinching goods, Tesco has been wrapping items in nets.

And sweet treats have become the latest target of thieves as the supermarket had to put security tags on beloved Heroes and Celebrations boxes.

One eagle-eyed shopper has spotted fan-favourite chocolates wrapped in the protective netting.

In a post, they wrote: "Broken Britain. What is it coming to when Tesco have to put security tags on Hero’s and Celebrations?"

Tesco added that certain items may be protected from theft at specific stores if needed.

Previously, the supermarket giant had to put security sleeves over the expensive bottles of extra virgin oil.

Tesco’s has been approached for comment.

Olive oil was even security protected in Tesco at one pointCredit: X/jackierao_

Tesco wraps another everyday item in nets to deter shopliftersCredit: Facebook

Sophia Martinez