Shoplifting

shoplifting s known as theaft, people who shoplift are known as amateurs; there are people and groups who make thier living from shoplifting, they tend to be skilled. These individuals target chain stores such as Sainsburys' and tesco. The cost of shoplifting are not always absorbed by the targeted company, but instead may result in price increase. Some sociologist studies show that more women are cautioned by the police than men. The sociologist "Moh" says that this is probably because the police believe that young women are lead astray by men. Women make up just 5% of the prison population and the majortiy of these acts are in prison for non payment (shoplifting) of fines. The link below is an article about "What do people shoplift?" this was published on the BBc News website.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/4477596.stm