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Torture for Shops
 With Reporter Georgia W 

Shoplifting is when people steal from shops. Whether it is a small shop or a large shop it’s the same, something could get stolen. Whether it’s a teenager or an old man, they could be a stealer. Should shoplifting be stopped?

Detective Senior Constable Mark W said, “Shoplifting is a huge issue!”. Shoplifting affects everyone in the community. Shopkeepers will have to raise the cost of items to make up for the money of the items that were stolen. Shoplifting can be done by anyone, which makes it harder to know when something is going to be stolen. There is always more that Geelong can be doing to stop shoplifting but it just comes down to cost. Shopkeepers could install security systems but this all costs money!

Young teenager Frankie H said “The people who shoplift aren’t hurting anybody, their just getting something to eat or drink!”. Frankie believes teenagers shoplift because their friends do it or they are dared to. He also believes the poor or homeless could do it. Frankie thinks people shoplift because some people, like teenagers, think it’s fun or they are driven by their friends. Some people do it because they just don’t have the money!

Therefore whether shoplifting is a big issue or not still hasn’t been fully revealed. If people do decide to shoplift, they must be aware of the consequences they might pay!