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Gun Pulled in Walmart Shoplifting Arrest

December 22, 2025

In Canton, Ohio, a tense situation unfolded when a shoplifting stop led to a shocking moment. Two people, Shane Newman and Katerina Jeffrey, were caught taking items from a Walmart. Newman, 21, and Jeffrey, 23, were taken to the store's loss prevention office for questioning. Jeffrey seemed worried

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Boston's Shoplifting Problem: Progress, But Not Perfect

October 21, 2025

Boston's retail areas are still dealing with a lot of shoplifting. But, there's some good news. The city has started new plans to fight this problem. Police and business leaders talked about this at a recent meeting. The main issue is that stealing hurts everyone. It's bad for small shops, people l

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NYC's Shoplifting Spree: A System in Need of a Fix

July 13, 2025

In New York City, shoplifting has become a major headache. The numbers are shocking. Over 27, 000 shoplifting incidents have happened this year alone. That's a huge jump from just a few years ago. Some people keep doing it over and over. Take Anthony White, for example. He's been arrested 254 times

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The Retreat of NYC Drugstores: Crime, Shifting Habits, and Empty Spaces

December 20, 2024

New York City's drugstore landscape has seen a significant shrinkage over the past decade, with about 40% fewer stores compared to ten years ago. This year alone saw a 10% drop, attributed largely to rising shoplifting and crime rates. Major pharmacy chains like Walgreens, CVS, and Rite Aid have bee

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Shoplifting and Drug Crimes Get Tougher Penalties in CA

November 7, 2024

Let's talk about what's happening in California. Voters there just agreed on Proposition 36, which means repeat shoplifters and drug offenders could face tougher penalties. This changes a law from 2014 that made nonviolent crimes less severe. Cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco saw shoplifting

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Target's Prosperity: A Double-Edged Sword Amidst Rising Retail Crime?

August 27, 2024

Target's recent sales surge, following the shutdown of several crime-ridden stores, has sparked conversations among retailers and policymakers. The retail titan's COO, Michael Fiddelke, credits the improvement to diminished 'inventory shrink,' a term that refers to losses resulting from shoplifting