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Shoplift

usgb/ˈʃɑːplɪft/Volume
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Criminal ActPlay
Shoplifting is illegal and refers specifically to stealing from stores, not homes or people. SlideHe was arrested for shoplifting multiple items over several months.
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Deceptive BehaviorPlay
Involves pretending to shop normally to avoid suspicion before stealing items. SlideThey were observed acting as customers before they were seen shoplifting.
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Used when discussing retail crime; inappropriate for other illegal acts like burglary. SlideAfter the security system upgrade, shoplifting incidents dropped significantly.