The merchant's privilege with regard to shoplifters requires each of the following except:

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The shopkeeper does not necessarily need to have an eyewitness or video evidence of the theft in order to exercise the merchant's privilege. However, they do need to have reasonable cause to stop the customer, and they may only detain the customer for a reasonable time. Additionally, if possible, the shopkeeper should make a reasonable investigation into the suspected theft.

The Merchant's Privilege with Regard to Shoplifters Requires Each of the Following