Violent retail thefts are concerningly on the rise and New Jersey is fighting back Rick Rickman Published: November 7, 2025 New Jersey is fighting back against an increase in Organized Retail Crime rings that are increasingly violent (AP Photo/Ryan Sun, File/San Francisco Police Department via AP)

🔴 Shoplifting and retail violence rose sharply in 2024, with organized crime behind half of all thefts

🔴 Retail crime groups now use warehouses and online marketplaces to sell stolen goods

🔴 New Jersey has toughened laws to crack down on organized retail crime

A new report finds that violence and shoplifting at stores throughout the country are sharply on the rise, and it's hurting consumers.

Retailers reported 18% more shoplifting incidents in 2024 when compared to 2023, and t

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