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Shoplifting Soars as Costs Skyrocket | Annapolis News
Shoplifting’s surge hits a new high as 30% of Americans admit to stealing goods this year—up from 24% last year—driven by soaring costs, inflation, and economic strain. Gas prices spike over $100 a barrel, pushing families to cut back on essentials and struggle with credit card debt at its worst in 15 years. Grocery stores top the list as theft hotspots, with nearly 40% of shoplifters targeting them for food, clothing, and hygiene items. Retailers face a multibillion-dollar crisis, with theft cases up 18% last year. Enforcement remains weak—shoplifters are arrested just once every 49…
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