Shoplifting Epidemic: 5-Year High in Unsolved Cases Raises Concerns Over Public Safety
LONDON (AP) – The city is experiencing a surge in unsolved shoplifting cases, with reports hitting a five-year high. The issue has been labeled a “crime epidemic” by experts who analyzed Home Office data. The analysis, conducted by the Liberal Democrats, revealed that more than 200,000 shoplifting cases – averaging 560 a day – went unsolved in the year leading up to July 2023. This marks a 30% increase in unsolved cases compared to the …