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Shoplifting Soars as Economy Tightens | Salt Lake City News
More Americans are turning to shoplifting as economic pressure mounts, with 30% admitting to stealing this year — up from 24% last year — driven by soaring prices, inflation, and the struggle to afford basics like food, clothing, and hygiene products. Grocery stores are the top target, and while it’s not about greed, it’s about survival for households stretched thin. Retailers are feeling the bite of a multibillion-dollar surge in theft, prompting some states to consider tougher laws to crack down on repeat offenders. This crisis underscores how financial stress is reshaping everyday choices…
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