Under the common law (non-statute),a storekeeper has the merchant protection rule which allows a store owner to detain a shopper without suspicion that an incident has occurred.

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Under common law, a storekeeper does not have the power to detain a shopper without reasonable suspicion of theft or another crime. The storeowner must have a valid reason for the detention, or they risk facing charges of false imprisonment.

Under the Common Law (Non-Statute),a Storekeeper Has the Merchant Protection