Shoplifting

An annual report by the Association of Convenience Stores has found violence against shop staff has jumped from 41,000 to 76,000 incidents in a year.

Lawmakers are also considering a revision of Prop. 47, which increased the threshold for misdemeanor theft from $450 to $950.

Gen Z appears to be the first generation destined to check out—or, should I say, self-check out—from traditional society.

The police lacks resources to effectively deal with retail crime, according to the founder of a private investigation company operating in London.

Mr. Philp, speaking at a fringe event at the Tory party conference, encouraged people to carry out citizen’s arrests of shoplifters.

It comes amid a surge in retail crime across the country, with staff often facing violence and abuse by perpetrators.

“It has gotten so bad that a number of Walgreens, Walmart, and other stores have ceased operation in the very high crime areas.”

“How many of them have ever been taught anything about the reason for laws, and how to live in a civilized society?”

Target announced it will close nine stores, citing theft and safety issues.

A coalition of retail representatives has written to police and crime commissioners in England and Wales demanding they make it easier to report shoplifting.

The clothing retailer reports more than 100 “significant security incidents” in one year, with employees faced with thefts and violence.