Jason, a Department Store Detective, Saw Andrew Slip Some Merchandise

question 28

True/False

Jason, a department store detective, saw Andrew slip some merchandise into his pocket. Jason followed him out of the store and stopped Andrew without touching him. He then quietly and politely asked him to accompany him to the security office. Andrew agreed, but when his pockets were searched, nothing was found. Andrew can successfully sue the department store for false imprisonment.

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