| − | '''Shoplifting''' is the act of taking merchandise from a retail establishment without paying for it. Legally, it is considered petty [[theft]] or grand theft depending on the value of the merchandise lifted, both being a prosecutable offense in nearly all jurisdictions. As shoplifting is stealing, it is a [[sin|sinful]] activity. Stores use various techniques to deter shoplifting, such as the use of [[surveillance cameras]], [[electronic article surveillance]] alarms (the shoplifting alarms at the exits), dye packs, and loss prevention guards who specifically watch for shoplifters. | + | '''Shoplifting''' is the act of taking merchandise from a retail establishment without paying for it. Legally, it is considered petty [[theft]] or grand theft depending on the value of the merchandise lifted, both being a prosecutable offense in nearly all jurisdictions. As shoplifting is stealing, it is a [[sin]]ful activity. Stores use various techniques to deter shoplifting, such as the use of [[surveillance cameras]], [[electronic article surveillance]] alarms (the shoplifting alarms at the exits), dye packs, and loss prevention guards who specifically watch for shoplifters. |