Ist Ladendiebstahl in Deutschland ein Fall des Zivilrechts oder des Strafrechts?

Shoplifting in Germany is primarily considered a case of criminal law. It is classified as theft under the German Penal Code (Strafgesetzbuch, StGB), specifically in Section 242, which addresses the unlawful taking of someone else's property with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of it. While there may be civil law implications, such as claims for damages by the store owner, the act of shoplifting itself is treated as a criminal offense.