One of the major concerns of retail malls is "Shoplifting". Shoplifters use different shoplifting techniques for the theft. It is done deliberately with the intention of robbing the possessor for that particular piece of property that has been stolen from the retail establishment. Another term used for shoplifting is-Retail Theft. It is considered as crime and could lead to even jail term and legal action for the shoplifter. Police and courts consider it as one the most common crimes. Shoplifters by and large are categorized in two categories- professional and non-professional. Professional shoplifters even make their living from shoplifting, they operate either individually or in groups, some do it only for pleasure. Malls are easy targets and favourite destination for shoplifters. Different types of people who do shoplifting are as follows:-

1) ADDICTIVE SHOPLIFTERS
Such shoplifters are somewhat neurotic in nature. They do shoplifting just to loose out their repressed negative emotions like anger or frustration. They are also found to be addicted to certain things such as drugs, shopping, drinking, overeating, gambling, etc. They generally indulge in this crime for others and have careless attitude towards themselves. They have the tendency of being emotional and crying when caught stealing.

2) PROFESSIONAL SHOPLIFTERS
Professional shoplifters generally work in groups or independently. They steal generally expensive items and many items in one time. They may carry specialized props for the shoplifting purpose. They try to avoid arrests and if caught red-handed would show no emotion or loud reaction but instead remain cool and calm.

3) THE NEEDY SHOPLIFTERS
There are certain people who steals because of their lack of resources. Their preference is generally for items of basic necessities like food, toiletries, diapers, etc. They usually have poor hygiene and dress sense. When they are caught they show reactions of guilt and shame and blame the system for their poverty and frustration.

4) THE THRILL SEEKING SHOPLIFTERS
Such shoplifters generally do shoplifting in groups. The age group of such shoplifters is- teenagers and housewives. They steal to satisfy their urge of thrill and excitement, they get a sense of victory when they do so.

5) SHOPLIFTERS WHO ARE DRUG ADDICTS
They steal to pay for their drugs. Such shoplifters opt for high-end expensive items and thieve multiple items at one time. From their appearance one can make out that they suffer from some kind of substance abuse. Whereas they are not professionals but if confronted would run away from the store.
Kleptomaniacs are people with mental disorder. They steal for no reason or need. The items they steal are of generally no use to them and the things they do not require for example- clothes that do no fit them. When caught shows indifferent behaviour and give reason that they don't even remember what they stole and why they did that.