Lawmakers consider bill to strengthen penalties for retail theft
Law enforcement from Prince George's County pushed for a bill creating a harsher sentence for people convicted of retail crime. Currently, those convicted typically end up with misdemeanors if the value of the items stolen is under $1,
New bill aims to tighten Maryland retail theft laws with tougher penalties
A new bill introduced in the Maryland legislature aims to tackle a stubborn and expensive problem --- large scale organized retail theft.
Northern California deputies use new law to crack down on retail theft, nearly 200 busts
Deputies in Northern California are crediting a new law for their success in several retail theft operations. The law referenced is Proposition 36 which went into effect on Jan. 1. Prop 36 allows felony charges to be filed for thefts under $950 if the defendant has two prior theft convictions.
Sacramento business, law enforcement groups say Prop. 36 is affecting retail theft
The Sacramento County district attorney’s office said that as of Tuesday afternoon, 54 people had been charged for retail theft under Prop 36. Of those, 24 were misdemeanors and 30 were felonies. Reisig said about a dozen have been arrested in Yolo County for drug-related crimes under Prop. 36, and about 10 for retail theft.
Maryland leaders push for crackdown on organized retail theft
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Maryland lawmakers take on retail theft
Currently in Maryland retail theft is only a felony if you steal more than $1,500 worth of goods in one jurisdiction.
Retail crime 'queenpin' to pay millions in restitution to Ulta, other retailers for theft ring
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Maryland business leaders call for crackdown on organized retail theft
Maryland business leaders and advocates are pushing lawmakers to pass a bill that would crack down on organized retail theft ...
Hartselle Police arrest pair on retail theft charges
Hartselle Police arrested two people on Tuesday for second degree retail theft after receiving a report about them allegedly ...
2 men arrested in $50k retail theft spree targeting REI, Lululemon
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Bonsall Woman Sentenced Over Running Retail Theft Ring
A Bonsall woman who ran a retail theft ring that targeted stores nationwide and resulted in millions of dollars in losses was ...
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Walgreens CEO on shoplifting strategy: 'Lock things up ... you don't sell as many'
"Retail crime is one of the top challenges facing ... we take certain preventative measures to address theft. Actions like installing anti-theft devices are to deter theft and ensure safety ...
Northern California police seize $4,000 worth of baby formula in retail theft operation
Police officers in Northern California recovered thousands of dollars worth of stolen merchandise, including $4,000 worth of ...
California's retail theft crackdown intensifies with new regional task force
Security footage from a Sacramento-area Raley's grocery store highlights the ongoing challenges. Chelsea Carbahal, Raley's ...