The verdict was supported by legally sufficient evidence and was not against the weight of the evidence, which established that defendant's use and threatened use of force occurred immediately after he shoplifted the merchandise and was for the purpose of overcoming resistance to his retention thereof (Penal Law § 160.00 [1]; see, People v Thomas,
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