Colorado leaders in one suburban county say they’re “done looking the other way” on retail theft – but their newest anti-shoplifting move doesn’t go after thieves first.
It goes after the stores.
In Douglas County, Colorado, commissioners and law enforcement just rolled out a proposed ordinance that would fine businesses up to $1,000 if they don’t report shoplifting within a few days. The push has already sparked questions about whether the county is cracking down on crime or revictimizing victims – and why the target is retailers instead of the people walking out with the merchandise…