New Jersey Civil Service Practice Exam

Which offense involves theft of goods from a retail establishment?

Theft Shoplifting Minor Injury Robbery

Correct Answer:

Shoplifting

Explanation:

Shoplifting is theft of goods from a retail establishment. It specifically describes taking merchandise from a store without paying for it, sometimes by concealing items or leaving the store with unpaid goods. This setting-focused term fits the scenario described. Theft, in contrast, is a broad category of taking property and doesn’t specify where it happens. Robbery involves force or threats to take property and usually includes a confrontation, which isn’t implied by simply taking items from a store. Minor Injury is unrelated to stealing. So the term that best matches the situation is shoplifting.

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