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  • dark95 [2321537] · 25 likes ·
    Why do your threads always start with: sorry for the delay on the article xD My take is that the Torn City Times special item will find a use on this crime at some point considering this was in the …
  • maimunah [1999763] · 4 likes ·
    THIS IS IT. ALL 39 UNIQUE ARE NOW KNOWN. camera recording, checkpoint broken You used 4 nerve successfully shoplifting from TC Clothing gaining 1x Poncho (unique) Sliding into TC Clothing, you can't hear the recognizable hum of the checkpoint barriers. …
  • splent [2088243] Admin · 3 likes ·
    13:45:23 - 28/08/23 You used 4 nerve successfully shoplifting from Bits 'n' Bobs gaining 1x Cut-Throat Razor, 1x Shaving Foam (unique) All security active, CS: 82 Btw, I'm not sure how many ppl noticed, but there were two new enhancers …
damaster [641864] Wiki Contributor · #1 · edited
Edit: Most data up, working on uniques and adding finds as people list them wiki page

Hi all,

Sorry for the delay on the article, I wasn't able to get much data in beta testing because I'm still using 95% of my nerve of graffiti lol

I have a small list, and will be getting it live today.

In the meantime, here's what the community can assist with:
1. Some crimes mentioned a factor in the flavor text, such as "the cameras are off" or "the guard is asleep/active." This may mean the result can *only* be obtained under those conditions! If you see a factor like this mentioned in the flavor text, please post it here!
2. Obviously, list of unique. Please include what you got, crime skill when you got it, and if the camera/guard/etc was active at the time.

We do not need information on failures

This one seems pretty straightforward and will be more like SFC. Thanks!
dark95 [2321537] · #2 · edited
Why do your threads always start with: sorry for the delay on the article xD

My take is that the Torn City Times special item will find a use on this crime at some point considering this was in the Newspaper Article:

Witnesses have reported seeing criminals deploying all manner of tactics to deceive shopkeepers, from sleight of hand using newspapers through to confidence tricks involving fake returns and store-branded grocery bags.
JonnyTonks [2736740] · #3
maybe this is what he was referring to:

The door to TC Clothing has been propped open with a box.You walk through and see that the storeroom door has been similarly wedged ajar.Hearing rustling from the back, you presume that Mark Clark is taking a delivery.The camera is on, so you take your copy of the Torn City Times out from your back pocket to use as a prop.Strolling behind a row of shorts, you open your paper with one hand and use the other to drop some items inside.Two pairs is the most you can get away with, so you fold up your tabloid and shuffle along.Mark Clark pushes past you holding a box as you leave.
damaster [641864] Wiki Contributor · #4
Yes, TCT item has been confirmed to be mentioned n text. So anything like what you posted here! "The camera is on" and "so you take your copy of the Torn City Times" would be triggers to post here.

What items did you get exactly?
DodgyBarnet [2085947] · #6
Damn. I didn't save the flavor text. But I headed into the super store, newspaper was mentioned in there. As a means to conceal my lifted items
DecaDurabolin [2831667] · #7
You enter the jewelry store with a copy of the Torn City Times stuffed in the back of your pants. Walking over to the watch counter, you stroke your chin as you admire the timepieces on offer. "Something take your fancy?" asks Mr. Montana as he walks behind the counter. You ask to see some of his stainless steel watches and he pulls out two boxes. While he fixes one to your right wrist, you use your left hand to retrieve your paper and place it over the other watch. Your clumsy attempt fails miserably as the jeweler immediately reaches under your paper to retrieve the timepiece. "I should caution you against trying that in my premises again," he snaps as he removes the watch from your wrist too. You leave feeling like a Grade D dumbass - not even the highest grade!
FAILURE

CS lvl 3
GrizzlyDaz [2655940] · #10
15:34:12 - 08/08/23 You used 4 nerve and failed shoplifting from TC Clothing
15:34:16 - 08/08/23 You were sent to jail for 5h 19m : Repeated thefts from TC Clothing
15:34:16 - 08/08/23 Your shoplifting skill level decreased to 2

All for a couplf of crappy sweaters :)

If I remember right.. the cameras were on and checkouts activated
damaster [641864] Wiki Contributor · #11
"Why do your threads always start with: sorry for the delay on the article"

Ask Ched to fix our broken editing perms plz, that would help
R_N_B [2826203] · #12
[image: i.imgur.com]

(Note that it happens during CCTV on sally's shop is disabled), Sally's eyes is more menace than CCTV :)
Saved by Meat Warehouse, crime penalty reduction, but no jail time reduction :)

And also...

I only do 4 shoplift on Big AI's gunshop at level 12 shoplift skill, and notorious goes to max (All success)(I do it when all security enabled)

[image: i.imgur.com]
NoData [2839701] · #13
You wander into the clothes store with your hands in your pockets. Taking them out to avoid looking shifty, you visit the accessories stand next to the counter. As you try on a few hats and glasses, the clerk wanders off into the back room. Looking up, you see the store's security camera is enabled, but that's a problem for future you. The baseball cap in your hand isn't tagged, so you're able to wear it out of the store without being noticed.


Cameras were enabled, checkpoint was not. Cameras being enabled is mentioned in the message.
S-I-S [1187574] · #14
[image: i.imgur.com]

Sloping into the premises of TC Clothing, you start picking through the garments on offer.Over by the underwear, a man is doing a sock puppet display for his unamused girlfriend."And Mr. Sockie wuvs Mrs. Sockie werry werry much," he squeaks.The woman pulls the sock off her partner's hand and tosses it to the ground."Well Mrs. Sockie is f**king Mr. Sockie's brother," she reveals before storming out of the store.As the man stands there in shock, you walk over and pick up a pair of festive socks.These items are too small to be tagged, and with the camera out of order, you'll have no problem pinching them.As the sock puppeteer bursts out crying, you secrete the socks up your sleeve and depart.
R_N_B [2826203] · #15 · edited
# You enter the clothing store with a stolen tag in your pocket to test the checkpoint.When it fails to trigger, you know you're safe to rob this place.You grab a polo shirt and a turtleneck off the rack and head to the changing rooms.You whip off your top and don both items before putting your own garment back over.You're feeling rather toasty and your neck is tightly wrapped, but you power on anyway.As you leave the changing rooms, Mark Clark doesn't even bat an eyelid as you pass through the door and leave.


# Upon entering the clothing store, you are confronted with a strange sight.There's a woman fully nude standing by the counter as Mark Clark tries to shield his eyes."I'm returning this shit. It ain't fit, motherf**ker!" bellows the lady as she slams a bag on the desk."These items are non-returnable, now please leave!" he insists as he shoves her out of the store.The woman's bag is just sitting there on the counter.Noticing the camera is off, you dash over and slip it inside your jacket before the owner returns.As you leave the store, you pass the still-naked woman pressing her buttocks against the window.You quickly hurry away before something unsavory emerges.
+ Boob tube and Yoga Pants


*During Checkpoints and camera off (Lv.14)
Emforus [2535044] Wiki Contributor · #16 · edited
Unique identified.
Bits 'n' Bobs, CS13, cameras disabled, notoriety was 50% when it appeared.
[image: cdn.discordapp.com]
Will update once obtained.

EDIT:
*NOT MY LOG*
18:45:07 - 08/08/23 You used 4 nerve successfully shoplifting from Bits 'n' Bobs gaining 8x Bottle of Champagne (unique)

*MY LOG*
18:54:15 - 08/08/23 You used 4 nerve successfully shoplifting from Bits 'n' Bobs gaining 8x Bottle of Champagne (unique)

Seems like CS isn't relevant, first one was obtained under CS5.
Unsure if other conditions apply, out of sheer stupidity I didn't read the flavor text. If anyone else gets it consider sending a screenshot of the unique here.
masheen [2625139] · #20
17:54:08 - 08/08/23 You used 4 nerve successfully shoplifting from TC Clothing gaining 1x Boob Tube, 1x Yoga Pants

Can you link each article in the main post?