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cbg0today at 6:45 AM0 repliesview on HN

The reason why people steal from stores is because there are rarely consequences unless you get caught in the act. Most stores won't file a report over a can of tuna, it'll get chalked up to losses and prices will go up on tuna cans to cover the loss, as it's low friction.

Someone's private property getting trespassed/burgled will have a much higher chance of resulting in legal consequences.