...arrive? There's no legal custody thus no crime such as flight can be rendered.
The shoplifter knows no physical force can be used to detain them and they decide to leave without using any force as well.
Staying will lead the criminal being prosecuted, leaving could potentially give them a chance get off scott free.
Why is it a bad idea for the criminal to try and flee, what do they have to lose?
There's no valid citizens arrest, that would require a felony. The guidelines fall under shopkeeper laws. Is it safe to say an educated criminal (oxy moron) should attempt to flee from every shop lifting incident given there will be no additional legal penalties?
The shoplifter knows no physical force can be used to detain them and they decide to leave without using any force as well.
Staying will lead the criminal being prosecuted, leaving could potentially give them a chance get off scott free.
Why is it a bad idea for the criminal to try and flee, what do they have to lose?
There's no valid citizens arrest, that would require a felony. The guidelines fall under shopkeeper laws. Is it safe to say an educated criminal (oxy moron) should attempt to flee from every shop lifting incident given there will be no additional legal penalties?