APR 09, 1979

Concerning how some law enforcement officers have informed merchants they must wait until a suspected shoplifter leaves their place of business before they can apprehend the person while others have indicated that once a suspected shoplifter leaves a place of business he cannot be detained.

Requested by: The Honorable J. Verne Smith, Senator, Greenville and Laurens Counties.

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