No. The key component to a charge of shoplifting in New Jersey is intent. In order to be charged with shoplifting, the individual must have taken an action with the intent of not paying for an item or paying less than the full price of an item. This action may be demonstrated in several ways besides running out of the store with the stolen merchandise in hand. Shoplifting also includes hiding merchandise in your bag, tucking an item inside your coat or in something you are carrying, or altering or removing price tags from the merchandise.