Audio problem: At the climax of the film when the Turtles are about to face Shredder for the first time, Raphael says, "I got him" and then runs to fight. When Raphael falls to the ground, his pair of Sai hit the ground but make no noise. There should be a metallic sound against the rooftop. (01:19:00)

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)
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Directed by: Steve Barron
Starring: Sam Rockwell, Elias Koteas, Judith Hoag, Josh Pais, Michelan Sisti, David Forman





Answer: It's not really petty thievery. Shredder essentially has control over a large crime syndicate which is involved in pickpocketing, burglary, and highjacking. And that's just the gang itself. The Foot Clan itself is probably involved with other activities that we haven't seen.