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ken0042 · 05-31-2011, 09:24 PM

I was just trying to crunch some similar numbers. How many gas stations are there in Calgary? I couldn't find a definite answer; but looking at a few estimates I would put the number around 300. So if there were 2000 thefts last year; that means the average station has a theft every 2 months. Say the average theft is $75- that's $450 per year in losses.

How much would the station lose in upgrades and/or loss of revenue from other sales? It wouldn't be hard to reach $450 in a hurry.

Going back to the safety- most retail places I have worked have told us not to fight with a robber. I can't see a gas station making an employee responsible for a theft; never mind the legallity of trying.

05-31-2011, 09:24 PM	#93
ken0042 Playboy Mansion Poolboy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Close enough to make a beer run during a TV timeout Exp:	I was just trying to crunch some similar numbers. How many gas stations are there in Calgary? I couldn't find a definite answer; but looking at a few estimates I would put the number around 300. So if there were 2000 thefts last year; that means the average station has a theft every 2 months. Say the average theft is $75- that's $450 per year in losses. How much would the station lose in upgrades and/or loss of revenue from other sales? It wouldn't be hard to reach $450 in a hurry. Going back to the safety- most retail places I have worked have told us not to fight with a robber. I can't see a gas station making an employee responsible for a theft; never mind the legallity of trying.