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16-year-old caught shoplifting – escape fails!
A 16-year-old tried to steal food in Rain in the Donau-Ries district, but was stopped by an employee.
16-year-old caught shoplifting – escape fails!
On Saturday evening, September 27, 2025, an interesting incident occurred in a supermarket in Rain in the Donau-Ries district, which turned out to be a lesson in shoplifting. At 7:43 p.m., a 16-year-old girl tried to smuggle an energy drink and a bottle of beer in her jacket while her boyfriend dutifully paid at the checkout. An attentive employee noticed the goings-on and spoke to the young lady as she left the market. What then followed was a real escape attempt in which the 16-year-old tried to free herself from the employees' clutches and escape, but without success. The employee held her until the police arrived and the incident was finally clarified.
But why isn't it just a thrown bottle of beer for the person affected? As the legal framework shows, it is an attempted robbery, for which the young person must now expect legal consequences. Lawyers distinguish between different phases of the crime, from the unpunished preparatory act to the attempt and the completion. The theft is considered complete when the shopkeeper no longer has access to the goods, which in this case was due to the items being stored in the jacket. Therefore, the 16-year-old is not only charged with attempted theft, but also has to face the accusation of robbery. Criminal Law Nationwide has some interesting information about what legally constitutes theft.
The relevance of shoplifting
The numbers surrounding shoplifting in Germany have reached alarming proportions. A recent study shows that more and more people are stealing from stores. In recent years, the phenomenon of shoplifting in German supermarkets has skyrocketed, posing a serious problem for many retailers. The increase in surveillance systems and security personnel shows that stores must respond to this challenge. According to Spiegel, the risk of securing goods has increased accordingly, forcing many stores to invest more in security technology.
The distinction between attempted and completed theft can be complex and plays a crucial role in sentencing. Attempted theft is usually punished more leniently, but this does not make the 16-year-old's situation any easier. Ultimately, she has no choice but to face the consequences of her actions. The incident not only reflects the challenges in retail, but also raises questions about the responsibility of young people and how they deal with laws and regulations.