In an effort to curb a new wave of organized smash and grab retail thefts across Minnesota, lawmakers have added a new law that puts stiff penalties on the crime. The new law makes organized retail theft its own crime, and Minnesota becomes the fifth state in the US to have a separate classification for […]
Shoplifting Charges After The Fact In Minnesota
Retail stores will soon be flooded with shoppers as the holiday season approaches, and this is also a time when shoplifting cases tend to spike. Shoplifting may seem like a victimless crime, especially if you’re stealing from a major retailer like Walmart or Target, but the consequences can be more serious than you realize, and […]
How Does Minnesota Penalize Shoplifters?
If you read our blog yesterday, you’re probably aware that shoplifting is one of the crimes that tends to increase during the holiday season. It makes sense, because the busy shopping malls and bulky winter coats make it easier to conceal an item you haven’t paid for. You might think that the big box stores […]
Four Common Holiday Crimes
The holidays are upon us, which means you’re probably racing around buying last minute gifts and and stuffing those stockings. It also means we’re getting more calls about certain crimes. In today’s blog, we take a closer look at some crimes that tend to spike during the holiday season, and we explain why these crimes […]
Shoplifting Crimes Increase During The Holidays
Shoplifting costs retailers over $13 billion dollars each year, and as more shoppers flock to the malls in the days leading up to Christmas, it’s no surprise that the holiday season is the busiest time of year for loss prevention teams across the nation. According to the National Association for Shoplifting Prevention, over 27 million […]
