Chittenden County law enforcement works to curb millions of dollars lost from shoplifting

Chittenden County law enforcement works to curb millions of dollars lost from shoplifting

Retail theft has been on the rise for the last several years, according to the Chittenden County Sheriff's Office

Protecting retailers from shoplifting

The Government is making it easier for police to punish shoplifters and is introducing stronger penalties for low-level theft, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith and Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee say.  “Public confidence in our justice system is undermined if people can steal with apparent impunity. It’s disheartening, and our government will not sit by while shoplifters rob businesses of their livelihoods,” Mr Goldsmith says. “Currently,…

West Seneca police report shoplifting, hit-and-run incidents - Newport Dispatch

WEST SENECA — Two identified suspects, a 31-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman, were reported to have shoplifted from Bath & Body Works on June 15. The loss prevention employee who reported the theft stated he observed the pair conceal nearly $600 in merchandise in their shopping bags and walk out of the store. He recognized them from other shoplifting incidents at other Bath & Body Works locations. Criminal summonses have been issued charging…