What is considered an attempt to shoplift?

The act of trying to leave the store with concealed items is considered an attempt to shoplift because it involves the intention to take goods without paying for them. This behavior indicates a clear purpose to commit the crime of theft, as the individual does not intend to pay for the items taken and is actively concealing them to avoid detection. The physical act of concealing merchandise and attempting to exit the store without paying fulfills the legal definition of theft attempt, demonstrating the necessary intent and action towards committing the crime.

Entering a store with the intent to browse does not reflect any criminal intent at that moment, as browsing is a normal activity of a customer. Additionally, simply discussing shoplifting among friends lacks any actionable intent or physical steps towards theft. Hence, while those activities might be related to theft, they do not constitute an attempt to commit the act of shoplifting like trying to leave the store with concealed items clearly does.