Yes if the concealed merchandise is coupled with the intention of depriving the merchant of the merchandise or converting the merchandise to the shoplifter without paying the merchant the value of the merchandise.
Also, a person concealing unpurchased merchandise creates a presumption of the intention of depriving the merchant of the possession, use or benefit of this merchandise without paying the full retail value.
Conceal means to conceal merchandise such that while there may be some notice of its presence it is not visible through ordinary observation.
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