'Tis The Season For Taking
Increased Shoplifting Reported
"Cahill said shoplifting has increased nearly 60 percent from mid-September through mid-December compared with the same period in 2007.
Consider it another sign of the times.
“There are the pressures of the holidays that always drive up theft,” Cahill said. “But the economic downturn has increased the temptation to steal.
“But it’s not for gift-giving. Now a lot is things for personal use.”
"Cahill said shoplifting has increased nearly 60 percent from mid-September through mid-December compared with the same period in 2007.
Consider it another sign of the times.
“There are the pressures of the holidays that always drive up theft,” Cahill said. “But the economic downturn has increased the temptation to steal.
“But it’s not for gift-giving. Now a lot is things for personal use.”
posted by nolocontendere at 8:28 PM
2 Comments:
Just a short note to say how much I enjoy reading this blog every day. You guys are so on top of what is going on in the world and your worldview is totally in tune with mine.
You have made many of my otherwise dreary days in the past year. Happy Holidays and a great 2009!
greencrow
Well, thank you very much, greencrow, same to you!
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