shoplifter

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Former shoplifter Keeley believes sending shoplifters with addictions to jail is a "waste of resources" as it does not treat the root cause of the offending.

From BBC • Dec. 11, 2025

Salvador Villa was working as an armed security guard at a Target store in downtown Los Angeles late last December when he confronted a suspected shoplifter.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 8, 2025

“And it’s usually because the loss prevention people don’t properly identity themselves and they’re usually not wearing uniforms so it’s not obvious to a shoplifter, so it’s somebody just grabbing their arm.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 3, 2025

Several days before the election, I watched a shoplifter run out of a discount retail department store.

From Salon • Dec. 4, 2024

Charlie, who accused her of being a shoplifter.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon