Walter is looking at magazines in the local book store.He notices another customer,Jake,slip a book under his shirt.Jake's behavior was also noticed by a store employee.As the store employee approaches,Jake begins to run for the door.Walter steps in front of the door to prevent Jake's escape.Jake is not deterred and shoves Walter aside.As Jake sprints out the door with the book Walter falls to the floor,striking his head on a book rack.He suffers a nasty cut on the back of his head.The most serious offense Jake has committed is:

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Jake's act of shoving Walter aside to escape with the stolen book elevates the crime to robbery, as it involves the use of force against another person during the commission of a theft.

Walter Is Looking at Magazines in the Local Book Store