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Editorial: Soft-on-shoplifting laws leading to increased private surveillance

Walgreens is rolling out employee-worn body cameras. Connecticut and other states can prevent the absurdity by aggressively ...

Minnesota Dem suggests studying ‘benefit of shoplifting’ in committee clash, then says it was sarcasm

Minnesota Democrat's 'sarcastic' shoplifting remarks spark viral controversy after suggesting study on retail theft benefits during legislative hearing.
Davis Vanguard

FBI Data Shows Decline in Shoplifting ‘Flash Mob’ Incidents as Reporting Improves

FBI data shows that shoplifting "flash mob" incidents have declined due to improved crime tracking and reporting, with the ...
Kent Reporter

Kent Police bust eight in Safeway shoplifting sting

Kent Police arrested five men and three women during a recent shoplifting sting at Safeway, 20830 108th Ave. SE, in the ...
WLTX19

Walmart shoplifting arrest turns violent as suspect tries to shoot officer in Ohio

CANTON, Ohio — Canton police officials say two suspects are in custody after one of them attempted to shoot an officer during a shoplifting incident at Walmart on Thursday. According to a release, the ...
WLKY

Jeffersontown police working to identify person of interest in shoplifting, assault

NEIGHBORING GARAGE, WAS SHOT IN THE LEG BUT IS EXPECTED TO SURVIVE. POLICE IN J-TOWN ARE LOOKING FOR A SUSPECT IN A SHOPLIFTING INCIDENT THAT TURNED VIOLENT. IT HAPPENED JUST BEFORE MIDNIGHT LAST ...
Boston Herald

Shoplifting arrests soar: Up more than 261% in Boston compared to the five year average

Shoplifting arrests are up more than 261% in Boston compared to the five year average in the city, according to recent police data. From 2024 to 2025 alone, those types of arrests have more than ...