COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) – With Christmas just over a week away, stores and parking lots are packed with people searching for last-minute gifts. But despite all the holiday activities, safety experts say shoppers need to stay alert.
Nearly half of all retail theft happens in winter. Safety experts emphasize the importance of staying aware of surroundings while shopping and staying off phones while getting in and out of vehicles.
Holiday shopping is hitting its peak, but police warn this busy season brings more than just joy and cheer. Thieves are targeting shoppers who are distracted by their last-minute gift lists…