Supermarket boss John Catsimatidis puts anti-theft coding on Häagen-Dazs

Shoplifters beware: John Catsimatidis, CEO of New York’s Gristedes and Food Emporium chains, is not having it.

When it comes to the stealing and selling of food from their markets, Catsimatidis and his staff sometimes— unlike other retailers — tackle shoplifters before the police can arrive.

He has also had one of the most commonly stolen items, Häagen-Dazs ice cream, given anti-theft coding so security staff can trace where it is sold.

“Dial 911 and you might as well just go away,” Catsimatidis told The Post. “Shoplifters will take half the store before the police arrive.”

Workers at Gristedes and Food emporium have stopped shoplifters in the act.

“We don’t demand that they do it,” Catsimatidis said. “But if they do, we reward them.”