What can a retailer pursue after a shoplifter has been arrested and prosecuted?

After a shoplifter has been arrested and prosecuted, a retailer can pursue civil recovery regardless of whether criminal charges were filed or not. Civil recovery refers to a retailer's right to seek compensation for losses incurred as a result of the theft, such as the cost of the stolen goods, any related expenses, and sometimes additional penalties. This civil action can take place independently of the criminal prosecution because the legal standards for criminal cases differ from those in civil cases.

In a civil recovery context, retailers may send a demand letter to the shoplifter, requesting reimbursement for the amounts lost due to the theft. This process serves as a deterrent for future theft and helps retailers recoup some of their financial losses associated with shoplifting.

Other options listed do not align with the legal frameworks typically governing recovery actions after theft. Immediate expulsion is a preventative measure relevant at the moment of the theft rather than a post-arrest action. A monetary reward generally pertains to information leading to apprehensions and isn't directly awarded post-prosecution for theft itself. License revocation pertains to licensing for businesses rather than penalties for individual shoplifters in this context.