“We know that a small percentage of repeat offenders drive a disproportionate percentage of retail crime and that’s where we’re focusing our enforcement.”
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In an update on the Safe Shopping Initiative on Wednesday, Police Commissioner Michael Cox reported that shoplifting in Boston is up 15% from this time last year.
However, he said an increase in shoplifting rates is to be expected with the rise in reporting seen since the Safe Shopping Initiative launched in 2024…