Shoplifting Crimes Increasing At A Rate Of 20% Per Year

According to fdlreporter.com, the crime of shoplifting is increasing at a steady rate of 20 percent! It is also one of the most common crimes in America today, accounting for 30 percent of all reported crime!

According to the FBI, shoplifting is one of the nation’s fastest growing crimes. It’s increasing at the alarming rate of 20 percent a year

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When you consider that theft related losses account for roughly 60 percent of all losses incurred by retailers, you can see that this is a growing problem that demands an answer. Loss prevention must be proactive, and not reactive, in providing solutions that will deter theft but not deter sales. It’s a tough dilemma, especially when you are dealing with a 20 percent rate of increase in the problem.

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Tags: asset protection, loss prevention, retail loss prevention, retail theft, shoplifting, theft

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