A police officer is investigating the theft of a CD at a retail store. The complainant states that an anonymous person reported that the suspect fits a description of the person who stole a CD that is missing from inventory

The suspect is denying any involvement. The CD has not been recovered. Based on this information, what statement below is true regarding an arrest of the suspect in this case? A. The officer may arrest the suspect because the officer has probable cause.
B. The officer may arrest the suspect because the officer has reasonable suspicion.
C. The officer may NOT arrest the suspect because the officer must have a confession in order to arrest even though he has probable cause.
D. The officer may NOT arrest the suspect because the officer does not have probable cause.


D

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