Taking an item that was paid for and forgotten in the store
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Question
Hello.
I am in a bakery and see near the counter a bag with pastries, and it appears that someone paid for it and forgot it; may I take it?
Answer
Shalom u-vracha.
It is forbidden, since it has identifying signs.
Source
Siman 262, se’if 10, and further there.
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