#retail-theft

#retail-theft

Police received reports of people breaking into a business near the intersection of South Main Street and Vernon Avenue, where a street takeover had been reported.

Investigators observed repeated hand-to-hand transactions involving a heavy garbage bag outside an Oakland liquor store, leading to charges of receiving stolen property against two suspects.

The ordinance aims to enhance retail safety by mandating staff supervision at self-checkout lanes in grocery and drug stores to minimize theft.

"While this has always been posted on our front door, we have had some take advantage and walk out of the store without stopping by the register."

The theft of frozen lobster tails at BJ's has reached a boiling point, prompting employees to lock up the shellfish to deter theft.

On Monday, San Francisco police conducted a successful retail theft enforcement operation, resulting in the arrest of six individuals linked to organized retail crime.

Corenesha Brooks, a 29-year-old woman, tried to impersonate a 12-year-old girl while attempting to steal over $2,800 worth of goods during a traffic stop.

In 2023, New York City has seen over 57,000 retail thefts reported, slightly more than the 55,543 incidents recorded at the same time last year.