There are lots of signs warning that they prosecute shoplifters.
Source: tatoeba (5250537)
Prosecute
/ˈpɹɒsɪkjuːt/
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6 entriescriminal prosecutionprosecute a caseprosecute a crimeprosecuting attorneyprosecutorial discretionpursue prosecution
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Tom declined to prosecute the person who stole from him, reasoning that the police and prison guards were far bigger criminals.
Source: tatoeba (5251282)
Their vessels being now full of plunder, the Methymnaeans deemed it advisable not to prosecute their voyage any farther, the more especially as they were apprehensive of the winter-storms, and of an attack on the part of the inhabitants.
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The DA said he wouldn't prosecute Tom.
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