The author attempts to present the concept and classification of shoplifters. The basis of the classification is the motives for shoplifting and theft method. Shoplifters are represented by two groups: amateurs and professionals. The empirical base is the material provided by commercial security experts of St. Petersburg in the retail trade network.
shoplifter, classification, motive of shoplifting, theft method
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