Sec. 5. An owner or agent of a store may act in the manner permitted by section 2 of this chapter on information received from any employee of the store, if that employee has probable cause to believe that a:
(1) theft has occurred or is occurring in or about the store; and
(2) specific person has committed or is committing the theft.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.298, SEC.2.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure
Article 33. Preliminary Proceedings
Chapter 6. Detention of Shoplifters by Owner or Agent
35-33-6-2. Probable Cause; Detention; Procedure; Statements by Juveniles
35-33-6-2.5. Detention of Person Making Unlawful Recording
35-33-6-3. Placement of Information Before Law Enforcement Officer; Presumption
35-33-6-4. Civil or Criminal Actions; Exclusion of Lawful Detention; Burden of Proof
35-33-6-5. Reliance on Information From Employee; Probable Cause
35-33-6-6. Reliance on Information From Employee of Motion Picture Exhibition Facility