
Shoplift
Criminal Act
Shoplifting is illegal and refers specifically to stealing from stores, not homes or people.

He was arrested for shoplifting multiple items over several months.
Deceptive Behavior
Involves pretending to shop normally to avoid suspicion before stealing items.

They were observed acting as customers before they were seen shoplifting.
Context Specific
Used when discussing retail crime; inappropriate for other illegal acts like burglary.

After the security system upgrade, shoplifting incidents dropped significantly.
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