Retail theft has increased by 36 per cent in Moncton, said Jim Cormier of the Retail Council of Canada, referring to Statistics Canada figures for the period from 2020 to 2021 on shoplifting of items worth $5,000 or less.

Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/moncton-theft-and-security-1.6995103?cmp=rss

Retail theft is a major problem in California and the rest of the nation, merchants and law enforcement officials said.

Source: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-09-15/250-000-of-watches-lost-in-newport-beach-smash-and-grab-as-state-looks-to-combat-such-thefts

“Retail theft is likely underreported, especially low-value theft, and this may also change over time.

Source: https://www.claycord.com/2023/12/20/assembly-select-committee-on-retail-theft-calls-for-more-data-during-its-first-hearing/