Retail theft has been an issue for a long time. During uncertain economic times, crime increases. And while solo shoplifters were once the biggest concern, now stores are fighting organized theft rings. Big box stores have secured items like razor blades and cold medications for years, but now some stores are starting to keep things…
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Over the last couple of years, there’s been a lot of discussion about an increase in shoplifting across America. You’d likely think that it’s plagued big cities more than smaller ones. And while the crisis is a problem in cities like New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and San Francisco, it’s also a challenge for smaller…
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Retail theft continues to rise at a rapid rate. One grocery store chain in Maryland says they’ve seen a ten-fold jump in shoplifting over the last five years. We’ve discussed the increasing number of organized crime rings, and it seems no one has found a way to slow down the criminals. In recent years stores…
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When people talk about organized crime, we likely think about TV shows like Law & Order or the Sopranos. Well, it’s become a reality in our communities, but not the way you think. Organized retail crime is on-the-rise, and stores like Target, Best Buy, and CVS are struggling. It’s more than just small groups of…
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