Ralph shoplifts a wristwatch at the mall.A private security officer sees the incident and detains Ralph while the police are summoned.While awaiting the arrival of a police officer,Ralph darts away from the security officer and flees the mall.Ralph has committed the offense of escape.

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Escape typically refers to fleeing from lawful custody or confinement, such as escaping from jail or police custody. In this scenario, Ralph was detained by a private security officer, not in official police custody, when he fled.

Ralph Shoplifts a Wristwatch at the Mall