Those states usually classify shoplifting as petty or grand theft, depending on the value of the item(s) taken. Shoplifting can include burglary. If someone enters a business with the intent to shoplift, the entry can constitute a burglary. read more
Burglary (entering a building with the intent to commit a crime inside) and larceny (theft) are two different crimes, although burglaries are often committed for the purpose of theft. Burglary laws are intended to protect the sanctity and privacy of people’s homes and other structures. Laws against larceny protect personal property. read more
The crimes of theft, robbery, and burglary are commonly lumped together because most people believe they involve the unlawful taking of someone else’s property. While theft and robbery are very similar crimes that involve the taking or attempted taking of personal property, burglary is slightly different. read more