Jeff was in a department store standing near a clothing rack.Store security felt that he was acting suspiciously because he was standing close to the clothing rack and looking around.Soon after,store security notices that he quickly attempts to leave the store.Does store security have a right to stop and search Jeff according to these facts?
A) Yes; shopkeepers have a privilege to protect against theft and loss. In this case,the store security would have reasonable grounds for a stop and search.
B) No; shopkeepers have no right to stop and search a suspected thief,absent any video evidence.
C) No; the facts of this situation do not provide reasonable grounds for a stop and search. Any attempt to do so by store security could result in a claim of false imprisonment.
D) No; the facts of this situation do not provide reasonable grounds for a stop and search. Any attempt to do so by store security could result in a claim of battery.
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