Tag: what is a shoplifter

The crime of shoplifting is as old as shopping itself. The first documented cases of shoplifting took place in 16th-century London and involved groups of men called “lifters” (early organized retail crime?).

When asked “What is a shoplifter?”, most readers of the LPM Insider probably have a pretty good idea of how to respond. I do...

Does Concealment = Shoplifting? In most states, intent is the driving factor in determining whether to charge a shoplifter. It is a common misbelief among shoplifters...