21,578 shoplifting complaints in NYC through May 12, a 5% increase from last year, with national chains like Target, CVS, and Walgreens affected.
New York City experiences a surge in shoplifting with over 21,578 complaints lodged this year through May 12, a 5% increase from last year's 20,552 during the same period. Manhattan alone reports 8,896 retail theft incidents. National chains like Target, CVS, and Walgreens are responding by closing locations and reconsidering expansion plans due to rampant crime affecting their operations.
May 18, 2024
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