At the same time the Record visited the Witpoortjie Pick n Pay to discuss their troubles with shoplifting, they were detaining two shoplifters.
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https://roodepoortrecord.co.za/2018/10/23/light-fingers-a-major-headache/
Of the detained couple, the female had been convicted of shoplifting in August which raises the question of what the sentences for shoplifting are. According to a law expert, a genera sentence for a first-time offender would be a stiff fine or community work. Should the person offend a second time, for the same offence, they could face short-term imprisonment.
The Record is in the process of getting comment from the Roodepoort and Florida Police.
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