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SHOPLIFTING Regional that o 5 IS STEALING AND WATS A CRIME IN ANY LANGUAGE It was just a Two Buck Belt You didnt even need it You even had enough bread to buy it But you lifted it instead It was lust for kicks What you didnt think about was the fact that Shoplifting is stealing Yes Stealing And stealing is a crime And crimes are punishable by law Some kicks Maybe it didnt happen to youor not yet But think about it Maybe youre under age But juveniles who steal get police records too Police records can damage your life in minutes limiting your ob and other opportunities for a lifetime Think about it Hey Dont Blame It All On Us Kids ADULTS shoplift Too a fact well blown to both businessmen and Police that many adults often quite ordinary and otherwise responsible people engage in shoplifting Often the articles taken are not really needed or the person taking them may be perfectly capable of paying Some do not even seem to realize that Shoplifting is Theft Pure and simple theft Theft pist as truly as if you lifted your neighbours wallet If caught as increasing numbers are your character opportunities career will be damaged in a way that cannot be erased in your lifetime IS THAT A CHANCE THATS REALLY WORTH TAKING WHO Pays The Shot For Shoplifting Losses Every businessman large or small must set prices that cover his costs or hopefully produce a profit Otherwise he wont be in business long Anything that increases the cost of doing business must be reflected in the prices charged for goods or services Articles taken and not paid for drive costs up rapidly SOWHO PAYS FOR SHOPLIFTING LOSSESYOU DO You the great maority of shoppers who wouldnt lift a thumb tack without declaring it at the checkout If you see a person youth or adult engaged in what appears to be shoplifting we sincerely believe it is in your best Interest as well as ours if you report the act to a clerk or store manager to take whatever action he thinks fit LET US ALL GET TOGETHER TO STOP SHOPLIFTING Published By Georgetown Businesses In An Effort To Stamp Out The Growing Menace Of Shoplifting