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A man was caught shoplifting. Should we call the police?
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A man was caught shoplifting. Should we call the police?
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How to use in different contexts
Reporting an Incident
A man was observed shoplifting; we need to decide whether to contact the authorities.
Seeking Advice
A man was caught shoplifting. What's the best course of action?
Discussing Options
We have a shoplifter. We could call the police, or we could try to resolve it internally.
Narrating an Event
The security cameras caught a man shoplifting. The question of whether to call the police immediately arose.
Rephrased versions
Formal
An individual was apprehended for shoplifting. Law enforcement intervention is under consideration.
Casual
Someone stole stuff from the store. Should we get the cops?
Simpler English
A man was caught stealing. Do we call the police?
Phrases to learn
caught shoplifting
Apprehended while stealing from a store.
call the police
To contact law enforcement.