NCJ Number
83837
Date Published
Unknown
Length
20 pages
Annotation
Stores' apprehension reports are the basis for these shoplifting statistics. Tables concern shoplifting losses, value of merchandise recovered, adult and juvenile shoplifters referred to the police, and concealment methods.
Abstract
The report includes a formula for retailers to estimate shoplifting losses and data on shoplifters' sex and the time of day apprehension occurred. Supermarket shoplifting data from 1970-71 are appended.