The Auburn Police Department launched a retail theft emphasis operation, known as a “blitz,” to mitigate skyrocketing retail theft plaguing many retailers and businesses in the region.
According to the Auburn Police Department, 10 suspects were arrested during the “blitz” operation — conducted at the city’s Fred Meyer. Fred Meyer Loss Prevention, Auburn patrol officers, a community response team, and detectives assisted in the operation.
“While shoplifting is often viewed as a petty crime, retail theft has skyrocketed, and many retailers in the region have been forced to shut down,” the Auburn Police Department said in a statement…