If, unfortunately, a breach of security occurs it must always be recorded and reported as soon as possible to the relevant authority. All businesses will have security procedures which include information relating to how breaches of security are to be recorded and to who.
These procedures will differ according to the extent and nature of the incident and also the size and nature of the business. In some cases the incidents may be dealt with by the company management but in serious case the police may be called in to deal with the situation.
All breaches of security must be recorded to the relevant authority. This is equally important whether it involves a missing clothes item or purse, or an expensive item of equipment or stock.