<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
I have relatives who owned a coin and jewelry shop. Stealing was an issue with thieves sometimes. What are methods that thieves use to steal stuff without detection?
<|assistant|>
Thieves often use distraction techniques such as knocking coins off the counter or distracting store employees in order to steal. They may also use false bottoms or mirrors in cases to hide tools or to peek inside the store and see where the owners or employees are looking. They often work in pairs or groups and dress professionally to pass themselves off as authorized personnel in order to gain access to higher security areas. They may also employ the use of secret hidden pockets and sleeves to surreptitiously move valuables from the premises without raising suspicion.