State AG: Members of Retail Theft Ring Convicted, Sentenced

State AG: Members of retail theft ring convicted, sentenced

A Long Island woman was among dozens of people involved in the operation that collected $3.8 million in stolen goods between 2017 and 2020, Attorney General Letitia James said.

Suffolk Resident Convicted in Massive Retail Theft Ring - Long Island Life & Politics

A Suffolk County woman was one of 36 people who were convicted for her role in a massive theft ring. Jacqueline Alessi, 34, was convicted of Welfare Fraud in the Fourth Degree and sentenced to [...] The post Suffolk Resident Convicted in Massive Retail Theft Ring appeared first on Long Island Life & Politics.

Retail union urges Scotland government and police to prioritise retail crime

Retail trade union Usdaw has expressed concern over the continued growing trend of shoplifting incidents, which have more than doubled since the pandemic, alongside a persistent decline in police ‘clear-up’ rates for the offence. The union welcomes that the protection of retail workers law has… This story continues at Retail union urges Scotland government and police to prioritise retail crime Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail

USDAW calls for attacks on retail workers and theft from shops to be given priority

RETAIL CRIME IN SCOTLAND CONTINUES TO INCREASE Retail trade union Usdaw is concerned by the continued growing trend of shoplifting incidents, which have more than doubled since the pandemic, alongside a persistent decline in police ‘clear-up’ rates for the offence. The union welcomes that the protection of retail workers law has been effective in nearly 8,000 assaults, but calls for greater priority to be given to retail crime. Police recorded r…