Which type of larceny is characterized by items stolen from a store?

The correct answer is shoplifting, which specifically refers to the act of stealing goods from a retail store. This type of larceny is distinct because it typically involves a direct attempt to take merchandise from a place of business without paying for it and is often committed in a spontaneous, opportunistic manner.

Shoplifting can encompass various methods, such as concealment of items in clothing or bags or simply leaving the store without paying. Retail environments often have security measures in place to deter and apprehend shoplifters, which distinguishes this crime from other types of theft.

In contrast, burglary generally involves unlawful entry into a building with the intent to commit theft or another crime. Theft is a broader term that encompasses various forms of stealing, not limited to retail environments. Robbery is a more serious offense, defined as taking property from a person or place through force or intimidation, which does not apply to the act of shoplifting that occurs without direct confrontation.