Retail Theft Prevention

noun a search of a person's clothing or belongings for something concealed, especially a weapon

verb to search a person's clothing or belongings for something concealed, especially a weapon

• The security guard conducted a frisk on all visitors before allowing them into the building.
• The police officer asked to frisk me before entering the concert venue.
• I saw the bouncer frisking people at the club entrance last night.
• She felt like her privacy was being frisked when her personal belongings were searched at the airport.

noun a person who steals from others, especially by force or threat of violence

• The police are on the lookout for the notorious bank robber who has been targeting multiple branches in the city.
• Did you hear about the robber who tried to steal from the convenience store down the street?
• That robber is always up to no good, I swear.
• The fear of failure can be like a robber stealing your confidence and motivation.

noun A person who steals, especially secretly or without open force; a robber or a burglar.

• The thief was caught red-handed stealing from the jewelry store.
• I heard that the thief got busted trying to steal a car last night.
• That thief is always up to no good, trying to swipe stuff from people's houses.
• Jealousy is a thief of joy, so it's important to focus on gratitude instead.