noun
- a person who steals merchandise from a store
Examples
- The security guard caught the shoplifter trying to leave with stolen jewelry.
- Store cameras help identify shoplifters who take items without paying.
- The shoplifter was arrested after concealing expensive electronics in her bag.
- Many retailers use security tags to deter shoplifters.
- The convicted shoplifter had to pay a fine and return the stolen goods.
- Security personnel are trained to spot suspicious behavior from potential shoplifters.