A shopkeeper's questioning of a suspected shoplifter for up to eight hours is considered reasonable.

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Most jurisdictions consider lengthy detentions, especially up to eight hours, for the purpose of questioning a suspected shoplifter to be unreasonable and potentially a violation of the individual's rights. Reasonable detention typically involves a much shorter period, sufficient only to verify the facts.

A Shopkeeper's Questioning of a Suspected Shoplifter for Up to Eight