Since 2020, viral videos of smash-and-grab robberies flooded social media during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to increased public fears about crime levels.
Alex Piquero, a criminology professor, stated that the perception of crime being worse now is widespread, emphasizing that people need to obey the law.
In response to rising theft, major retailers have implemented various strategies, including locking up merchandise and hiring private security firms.
In Chicago, reported shoplifting incidents surged by 46% from January to October 2024 compared to the same period the previous year.
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