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Small Town Takes Unique Approach To Fighting Shoplifting

September 11, 2013 posted by Steve Brownstein

Police in Rosenberg, Texas, are taking an unusual approach to addressing the recent increase in shoplifting in the town.

Part of that approach involves posting the names of shoplifters on the police force's Facebook page.

In addition, anyone caught shoplifting in the town is arrested instead of simply being issued a citation.

This new proactive approach was chosen in response to a 55 percent increase in the number of shoplifting cases in July alone.

The police force attributes the increase in shoplifting to the large number of retailers in the area.

Police also say that it is more effective to take a proactive approach to dealing with shoplifting rather than simply responding to shoplifting cases after they have taken place.


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