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.
Designer Clothing
No surprise here: Flashy designer duds are the No. 1 most-stolen item, with 34% of retailers reporting a problem keeping them on the racks.
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.
A lighter is one of the most commonly lost items, along with pens and wallets.
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. TIME first reported in 2011 that cheese is the world's most shoplifted food product, with a whopping 4% of the world's cheese ending up stolen!
Wisconsin Cheese Store Shoplift Attempt. A gang of thieves in Wisconsin weren't so lucky when they stole 70,000 pounds (31,751 kg) of cheese from a cheese store in Germantown. The cheeses were recovered the next night 20 miles (32 km) away in Milwaukee when the thieves tried to sell them for a dollar a pound.
The International Dairy Federation estimates that France holds the title for the most cheese consumed in a year per capita, but Italy boasts a close second.
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.
A lot. Designer clothing and accessories are expensive and can easily be re-sold for a hefty price. If you leave them out in the open, a burglar is sure to take them along on their way out. Some of the most common items include handbags, dresses, shoes, and fur coats.
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.
Employee theft is a larger problem than shoplifting, although it is not usually considered to be shoplifting. At least 5 percent of customers shoplift. The frequency of the offense is greatest for boys between 10 and 18 and for girls between ages 12 and 20.
An estimated 1.7 million packages are lost or stolen daily in the U.S. Here's how you can protect yours.
The world's rarest and most expensive cheese, known as Pule, is made out of the milk of Balkan donkeys. And it is only produced at the Zasavica Special Nature Reserve in Serbia.
The oldest (edible) cheese in the world was a 40-year old cheddar from Wisconsin made by cheesemaker Ed Zahn. Apparently, the sharpness could only be consumed in small doses.
Conciato Romano is the oldest cheese in the world. Mentioned by Pliny as well as Martial, it has been made in the Caserta region since the days of the Samnites, before they were subjugated by the Romans.
Real cheese is made from raw, unpasteurized milk, and is full of healthy saturated fats, great flavor and wholesome nutrition. Unfortunately, many of the cheeses sold in grocery stores and used in restaurants are not real, raw cheeses.
How long can cheese sit out before it becomes unsafe to eat? For the best taste and quality, cheese should not be left out for longer than two hours at room temperature. Hard cheeses can be left out longer without becoming unsafe, but the quality and taste may change.
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.
Argentina is a mecca for meat-lovers, with many claiming the country has the very best steak in the world. But what makes it so good? From the grass-fed Pampas cows to the unique beef cuts and special Asado cooking techniques, Argentinian steak is a work of art from start to finish.
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.