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You are on their property. And its private property. They can ask you to leave; they can ask to search your bag. They can do almost anything except detain you (unless you’re breaking the law, but even then they have to follow certain guide lines)
However, it’s not considered a theft until you leave the property. Until that time you have the option to return to the store. There is no way for them to know if you actually going through with the theft. Or return the item in question.
I was a security officer for 8 years (both contract and private) and in my time I have pulled a few duties at a Target or Wal-mart. And in all those times. I have never, and I mean NEVER seen anyone hide a stolen item in the same bag with purchased items. They tent to hide them on their person before they get to the cashier. What are they going to do on the way to the front door, take it out and place it the bag??
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What's the difference between congress and a penitentiary?
One is filled with tax evaders, blackmailers and threats to society.
The other is for housing prisoners.
~~David Letterman
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