Bottom-of-Basket Theft
Bottom-of-basket theft happens when large or hidden items are left unscanned under the cart, on a lower shelf, or outside the normal checkout scan path.
Bottom-of-basket theft is easy to miss during busy checkout.
Store teams do not have time to review hours of video or chase alerts that turn out to be nothing. Panoptyc combines AI-assisted detection with human verification so retailers can focus on incidents that are worth action.
Manned checkout
Cashiers may miss lower-cart items during busy periods.
Self-checkout
Shoppers can leave items under the basket while scanning other products.
Large items
Bulky products are easier to overlook and can carry higher loss value.
The signals that separate real loss from normal store noise.
| Signal | What Panoptyc looks for | Why retailers care |
|---|---|---|
| Lower-cart item | Camera coverage shows merchandise under the cart during checkout. | POS data alone often misses the loss. |
| Lane behavior | The shopper completes a normal-looking transaction while an item stays outside the scan path. | Stores can verify before acting. |
| Verified incident | Panoptyc reviewers confirm the clip. | Managers avoid guessing. |
How this turns into store-level action.
Detect the signal
Panoptyc connects existing cameras and store context to identify behavior that looks like loss.
Verify before action
Human review filters the event before an alert reaches a store team, reducing false positives and wasted labor.
Send usable evidence
The store gets a clear incident clip, the theft pattern, and enough context to coach, deter, document, or escalate.
Questions retailers ask about Bottom-of-Basket Theft
What is bottom-of-basket theft?
Bottom-of-basket theft happens when items under the cart, on a lower shelf, or outside the normal scan path leave checkout without being scanned or paid for.
How does Panoptyc reduce false positives?
Panoptyc combines AI-assisted detection with human verification so store teams receive reviewed theft alerts instead of raw clips or noisy exception reports.
Does Panoptyc require a full camera replacement?
No. Panoptyc is designed to work with existing store camera coverage where the relevant checkout, aisle, exit, or high-loss area is visible.
When is Panoptyc a fit?
Panoptyc is a fit when a retailer has existing camera coverage, repeat shrink patterns, and store teams that need verified incidents instead of more footage to review.
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