Which term describes intentionally concealing or taking possession of property of another that is offered for sale, or altering the price tag, serial number or other identification mark imprinted on or attached to personal property of another?

Which term describes intentionally concealing or taking possession of property of another that is offered for sale, or altering the price tag, serial number or other identification mark imprinted on or attached to personal property of another?

• A. Shoplifting
• B. Theft
• C. Unlawful Entry
• D. Verbatim

Answer: (A)

This describes shoplifting, a store-based property crime defined by intentionally concealing or taking merchandise that is offered for sale, or altering the price tag or other identifying marks on someone else’s property. The key is the retail setting and the intent to deprive the merchant of the merchandise, whether by taking it or by tricking the system with price or tag alterations. Theft is a broader term for taking property with the intent to deprive, but the scenario here pinpoints the specific conduct that occurs in a store and the manipulation of price or identifiers, which is why shoplifting is the best fit. Unlawful Entry is about entering a place to commit a crime, such as burglary, and Verbatim has nothing to do with property crimes.

This describes shoplifting, a store-based property crime defined by intentionally concealing or taking merchandise that is offered for sale, or altering the price tag or other identifying marks on someone else’s property. The key is the retail setting and the intent to deprive the merchant of the merchandise, whether by taking it or by tricking the system with price or tag alterations. Theft is a broader term for taking property with the intent to deprive, but the scenario here pinpoints the specific conduct that occurs in a store and the manipulation of price or identifiers, which is why shoplifting is the best fit. Unlawful Entry is about entering a place to commit a crime, such as burglary, and Verbatim has nothing to do with property crimes.