can you get arrested for shoplifting even though you did not walk out of the store with the merchandise?

John2020-10-14T04:31:39Z

The answer is yes.  In every jurisdiction I'm familiar with, merely concealing merchandise while inside the store is legally sufficient for an arrest.  

JZD2020-10-13T16:44:28Z

Of course; the crime is the intention to steal. 
You can be arrested for going equipped to steal - for example, having multiple internal (purpose made) pockets in a long coat or a backpack lined with foil to block tag detectors.  

Blessed2020-10-13T00:05:09Z

yes you can..........

Anonymous2020-10-12T23:40:06Z

Of course. You could be an accomplice.  In MY State you can be arrested based on INTENT, not on the actual act.

Slickterp2020-10-12T21:54:36Z

Of course you can.  

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