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We have a small black population in my town and unfortunately they have a bad reputation when it comes to shoplifting. The women traditionally wear big dresses, where it's easy to hide the stolen goods.
My dad was at a shop when a black family came in and watched how the father was apparently trying to lead on the shop owner by talking to him wanting to use the phone, while the rest of the family was operating between the shelves. They were gone in a few minutes and my dad asked the owner, if he was aware, that they probably took stuff with them. The owner said, he knows they did, but it's less trouble to let them take a little once in a while than start getting difficult with them.
I tend to keep better watch on my bag or purse, when I see black people around. I haven't really seen anything happen, other than some kids eating candy at the store. If it's a big market, I tend to let their own surveillance take care of the suspects - mirrors, cameras, guards...
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