shoplifter
Example Sentences
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A former star of ITV's The Bill has helped real-life officers arrest a suspected shoplifter.
From BBC • Jul. 24, 2025
In 2024, the Northern California city of Brentwood paid $967,000 to a shoplifter who suffered severe dog bites and gashes to her scalp.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 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
A shopkeeper has revealed how he turned detective to track down a shoplifter after discovering goods stolen from his business for sale online.
From BBC • Dec. 12, 2024
Charlie, who accused her of being a shoplifter.
From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon
