LAPD stats showed an uptick in robberies. Was it really just shoplifting?
- Posted on January 3, 2025
- By Los Angeles Times
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LAPD stats showed an uptick in robberies. Was it really just shoplifting?
The LAPD recorded an uptick in robberies in some areas, which records obtained by The Times show was caused by shoplifting incidents that resulted in felony charges. Officials say some retailers are asking security guards to be more confrontational with thieves.
