The action of surreptitiously stealing goods from shops; shoplifting.
he had a juvenile history of shopstealing
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A reduction in shopstealing was reported.
The obvious example is that of commercial property crime, such as shopstealing and vandalism.
Conference participants may disapprove of shopstealing or drink drivingin general terms.
To avoid losses being caused through shopstealing, care should be taken to place items for sale in unobscured positions within the agency and away from the main door.
Drug dealing and shopstealing were seen as the major alternative ways in which to supplement one's income.
The board took into account the expressions of concern about the cost of shopstealing to large retailers.
'Unlawful entry with intent' excludes shopstealing and stealing from a house or premise to which the offender has been invited or has legitimate access.
Police would prefer to see the offence restated simply as shopstealing.
This act defines the crime of theft known as shopstealing and establishes rights and penalties.
They are responsible for a significant proportion of household thefts, thefts from vehicles, and shopstealing.