Burglar's Tools & Anti Shoplifting Countermeasures in NJ 2C:5-5

It is illegal to possess or use any item that can aid in a shoplifting offense or render less effective any anti shoplifting packaging or devices. NJSA 2C:5-5 Device Examples include: using or possessing a:

Box cutter Knife including: razor, utility or hunting Rock (example: if used to break a window) Crow bar, Hammer, De-Magnetizer Bag, Bar code reader, price tag label stickers etc. Even the publishing in print or on the internet on how to use or make one of these tools to shoplift is illegal in the State of New Jersey.

The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice - Section 2C:5-5 In Summary Defines Burglar's and Anti Shoplifting Tools:

As Follows: no person may use, possess or manufacture any item or tool, designed or commonly used for committing or facilitating any shoplifting or burglary offense. It is also illegal to manufacture or provide said item to any person who he/she knows or should have known that said other person will use it. The crime of possession of Burglars Tools in NJ also prohibits the publishing of plans or instructions either on the web or on paper dealing with the manufacture or use of any burglar tools, with the intent that such publication be used for committing or facilitating any offense of shoplifting or burglary.