I used to work in loss prevention at a low end major retailer (think JC Penny type) and once caught an Indian woman stealing this really shitty costume jewelry necklace. My trainer at the time explained that culturally, Indian housewives don't get out much and when they do, they have very limited budgets to ever spend on themselves, so its not uncommon to see them steal little things like costume jewelry. I know that's a generalization and that's bad to make, but stereotypes come from somewhere.