Police chief: Many shoplifters need
help, not fines or jail Opinion
Posted By: NorthernDog, 8/1/2021 9:40:14 PM
Retailers, malls and supermarkets across New Jersey are seeing dramatic surges in shoplifting over the past 18 months. It’s believed to be fallout from the pandemic-related economic downturn that has caused workplace cutbacks and joblessness. This is a separate type of crime from highly-publicized organized retail theft rings. More people are resorting to shoplifting as a way to make ends meet. That’s no excuse; just a sad reality. It also ties up valuable law enforcement resources. Significant time and taxpayer money is expended to track down, arrest and prosecute shoplifting offenders. It’s time for New Jersey to take the lead
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Comments:
Where is the evidence that people shoplift to make ends meet? I see designer purses, drugs, electronics, and clothing being swiped. No one is stealing a can of tuna fish and Ramen noodles just for a meal.