Plano police and retail loss prevention officers are teaming up to catch suspected shoplifters in the act as part of a coordinated crackdown on retail crime across North Texas.
The operation put officers near major Plano retailers, including Walmart, Home Depot, Sephora and H-E-B., where investigators watched for suspicious activity and worked with store loss prevention teams.
Officer Jerry Minton with the Plano Police Department said retail crime ultimately affects more than the businesses losing merchandise…