Shoplifting crimes usually only make the headlines when a Hollywood actress is caught like a deer in headlights sneaking designer clothes past a knowing security guard, or when the wealthy daughter of the former mayor of New York decides she’d rather not pay for her makeup. But for every celebrity with a mug shot, there’s an army of professional thieves walking off unnoticed, stashing millions of dollars in retail goods. Meat is stuffed under skirts. Razor blades are loaded into "boost" bags. Baby formula is taken and resold to unwitting parents or to eager drug dealers who use the powder to cut cocaine.

Parker 22R - Long Hand... Buy New $21.25 (as of 05:00 UTC - Details)

Meat Shoplifters prefer Certified Angus, and some add fine cheese on the side. By Justin Rohrlich

"Hipster" Books By railing against The Man, anti-establishment writers have influenced the theft of their own work. By Mike Schuster

Drugstore Pills Professional thieves and shoplifters go for stomach soothers, diet pills, and pain relief. By Minyanville Staff

Steal This Book Hoffman, Abbie Best Price: $4.79 Buy New $12.99 (as of 03:25 UTC - Details)

Alcohol Shoplifters reach for the highbrow champagnes or the cheap vodka, but less of everything in between. By Minyanville Staff

The Alchemist Paulo Coelho Best Price: $0.90 Buy New $9.00 (as of 08:55 UTC - Details)

Baby Formula The business of stealing infant formula is always brisk and sometimes vicious. By Lila MacLellan

Razors for Men Organized crime inflates the cost of your daily shave. By Ryan Goldberg

Brighton Jewelry Build a devoted and well-accessorized fan base and the shoplifters will follow. By Ryan Goldberg

Cosmetics Maybe she’s born with it. Maybe she’s stealing Maybelline. By Diane Bullock

Gadgets, Games, and Smartphones Shoplifters stay up on what’s "in" – and move fast when a product is hot. By Diane Bullock

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September 22, 2010

The Best of Satyajit Das

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