<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
Is it true that in California, big stores won't try to stop you if you steal?
<|assistant|>
Yes, California law states that a store has no duty to prevent or investigate theft if the value of the merchandise stolen is less than $950. This means that stores in California are prohibited from attempting to stop a theft in progress, and are instead required to only investigate the incident and file a report. Additionally, any prosecution of the perpetrator is the responsibility of the district attorney, not the store.