Caught Shoplifting

Year Published: 1971

Creator: Cinematic Concepts Corporation.

Complete Record: Tells that shoplifting has become America's largest crime and illustrates the economic issues, as well as the human motivations, behind the act of shoplifting. (worldcat) The disturbing fact that shoplifting has become our nation’s largest crime (a three and one-half billion dollar annual loss) requires more than a superficial reflection of its causes and consequences. Caught Shoplifting explores and illustrates the economic issues as well as the human motivations behind the act: the desire for adventure; plain boredom; a feeling of alienation or a need to conform. The film does more than direct attention to the scope and social consequences of shoplifting. It focuses on the greater need to examine our individual understanding of ethics and morality, and to avoid the near occasions of self-indulgence in theft. Produced by Cinematic Concepts. Discusses the crime of shoplifting, dramatizing shoplifters in the act and showing measures taken by stores to counteract theft.