It's cheese, but why? It would probably surprise you to learn that the No. 1 shoplifted food item in the world is not a pocket-sized sweet or high-end liquor but rather everyone's favorite burger topping: cheese.
Alcohol is one of the most commonly shoplifted items due to its high cost and easy concealment. Many shoplifters steal alcohol to either consume it themselves or sell it to others for a profit.
The Mona Lisa
The answer is most likely yes, considering it is the most famous painting in the world. The criminal, Vincenzo Perugia, was a handyman working at the Louvre, where the painting is displayed. In 1911, he hid in a closet until the museum closed and then took off with it with two other handymen.
An astonishing 4 percent of the world's cheese ends up stolen, making it the world's most stolen food (via Time).
It's cheese, but why? It would probably surprise you to learn that the No. 1 shoplifted food item in the world is not a pocket-sized sweet or high-end liquor but rather everyone's favorite burger topping: cheese.
However, according to a popular news website, criminologists describe cheese as a literally 'CRAVED' food item which means - Concealable, Removable, Available, Valuable, Enjoyable and Disposable. It's so small that it can be stashed in a stroller, coat or even purse.
Burglars are after anything valuable you have at home, like electronics, designer clothing, firearms and even furniture. If these items are easily accessible, it's possible a thief could steal them. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to protect your personal items from being stolen in a break-in.
In 1911, Vincenzo Peruggia stole da Vinci's masterpiece from Paris and later brought it to Florence. But the theft's success as a repatriation effort was very short-lived.
Adolescents and young adults between the ages of 15 and 24 are the most common age group of shoplifters, accounting for approximately 55% of all offenders.
The least common stolen items are fuel, cameras, and their house keys (1%).
Where are stolen items sold? Burglars and thieves usually steal valuables to turn a profit. Pawn shops are the most common places to recover stolen items. But online listing sites like Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace are increasingly popular places to sell stolen goods.
Items such as money, jewellery, expensive gadgets, and personal documents must all be kept away from windows where passers-by can easily see them. A potential burglar scoping your house for valuables might find just what they're looking for. Sharing on social media can also attract the wrong kind of attention.
Theft rate - Country rankings
The highest value was in Denmark: 3949 thefts per 100,000 people and the lowest value was in Senegal: 1 thefts per 100,000 people.
The Antwerp diamond heist, dubbed the "heist of the century", was the largest diamond heist of all time. Since then, the heist was classified to be one of the largest robberies in history. Thieves stole loose diamonds, gold, silver and other types of jewelry valued at more than $100 million.
The main bedroom is known as the most common place for valuables to be kept, which is why it's often the first port of call for the burglar on the lookout for cash. They'll look for cash in cupboards, drawers, under the mattress and also in those places you thought they'd never look, like shoe boxes or vases.
Put very simply, someone is guilty of robbery if he steals from a person using force or makes them think force will be used. Theft means taking someone's property but does not involve the use of force.
Lying and stealing are more common in boys than girls, and happen most often in children ages 5 to 8 years.
Shoplifting is an alarmingly common crime. Approximately 10-11% of the U.S. population has shoplifted at some point.
Reasons for Shoplifting
According to Psychology Today, people may shoplift for various reasons with most of them not relating at all to a lack of money or a need for the item being taken. A couple common reasons include an addiction to stealing and a mental disorder that encourages the behavior.
The Bible. Apparently, thieves missed the "Thou shalt not steal" part of the Ten Commandments. According to experts, the Bible is the most commonly stolen book. The Holy Bible is available for free at many places of worship, so perhaps there's less guilt associated with pilfering a copy.
In 2011, cheese was the most stolen food in the world.