Which offense is described as theft of goods from a retail establishment?

• A. Arson for Hire
• B. Shoplifting
• C. Theft
• D. Robbery

Answer: (B)

The concept being tested is terminology for crimes against property in a retail setting. Shoplifting describes theft that occurs in a store, where someone takes goods without paying or with the intention not to pay, often by concealing items. While theft is the broad term for unlawfully taking someone else’s property with the intent to permanently deprive, shoplifting specifies the retail context. Arson for hire involves setting fires for payment, which is unrelated to taking merchandise. Robbery involves taking property from a person or in their immediate presence by force or threat, which is also a different scenario. Therefore, the act described is shoplifting.