Theft

Hi teachers,

1. In a clothing store, someone steals a sweater, does this call "merchandize theft? yes

2. What is the difference between the following terms?

2a. Rob - To rob is to take something illegally from a person or an organisation.
2b. Rip off - A rip-off is when you pay more for something than it is worth.
2c. shoplift - T

Hi Louise T,

Thank you for your help.

1. Does "rob" and "shoplift" have the same meaning when they are used to describe someone steal a sweater? The woman came in the store and robbed me of a sweater?

2. In an email subject header, is it correct to put "merchandize theft happened at the store"? What would you suggest to put as a subject header regarding sweaters bei

Anonymous1. Does "rob" and "shoplift" have the same meaning when they are used to describe someone steal a sweater? The woman came in the store and robbed me of a sweater?

I would use the verb "to steal" in this situation.

The woman came into the store and stole a sweater.

Anonymous2. In an email subject header, is it correc

Hi Lousie T,

Thanks again.

What would be the word for a situation where a full merchandize load of van was short of a few cartons after it reached the destination? Would the following sentences be correct?

-A few cartons of merchandize were hijacked during transist.

-Theft of merchandize during transist.

-A few cartons of merchandize were robbed.

Hi Lousie T,

1. Would you say "hijack a bank"?

2. Would "rob" have to do with weapons? "mug" is another word for "rob"? How to define "steal" and "rob"? If you're taking out your purse to pay for something, and someone take your purse in a very quick action and run away? Does this action "steal" or "rob"?

Thank you.

Tinanam

Hello

1. I believe that hijack is only used for planes and vehicles.

2. Rob does not necessarily involve weapons but it can do. "Mug" is to attack a person in a public place and steal their money or possessions.

tinanam0102If you're taking out your purse to pay for something, and someone take your purse in a very quick action and run away? Does this a

Hi Lousie T,

It is becoming much clearer to me now. Would you please check my usage below?

1. Can I say: When I took out my purse to pay for the oranges, a man nearby mugged / robbed my purse and ran away? Do I use them correctly?

2. Can I say: When I took out my purse to pay for the oranges, a man nearby snapped my purse and ran away.

Thank you again.

Hello again

Nearly there. It is a person who is robbed or mugged and the item is stolen.

1. When I took out my purse to pay for the oranges, a man nearby mugged / robbed me, he stole my purse and ran away.


2. When I took out my purse to pay for the oranges, a man nearby snatched my purse and ran away.

Robbery does imply a use of force. A weapon need not be involved.

Stealing something without force is burglary.