Name the three essential elements of shoplifting, plus the additional element that is required in some statutes.
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The essential elements of shoplifting are
| • | The willful taking of possession of merchandise of another, |
| • | without consent of the seller, |
| • | with the intention of converting the goods and without paying for the goods |
In addition, some shoplifting statutes do not require that the shoplifter intend to permanently deprive the store of its merchandise.
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