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A salesclerk at Braybon's Department Store observed a customer remove a rin from a display case and put it in her purse. In most states, Braybon's will be able to detain the customer for suspicion of shoplifting.A) True

B) False

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It is true; that Braybon's Department Store will be able to detain the customer for suspicion of shoplifting.

Explanation:

According to the US laws any kind of theft is considered to be illegal and a judicial action is dealt with. The Shoplifting is considered to be a crime and states have different laws enacted in that region.

The law pertains to shoplifting protect the shopping malls and chain of stores from lawsuits against false arrest. Although these laws vary from state to state but it allows the store owners and their employees to catch hold of the suspect and detain the individual for questioning and further action.

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