Placer County officials are preparing for an estimated 120,000 shoppers at the Westfield Galleria in Roseville on Black Friday and warn that retail thieves may also be targeting crowded stores. The county’s retail theft initiative, launched in 2023, uses forensic tools, data analysis, and cross-agency collaboration to pursue organized retail theft networks, with Proposition 36 allowing stronger accountability for repeat offenders. Businesses like Action Camera in Rocklin, which suffered a $100,000 smash-and-grab earlier this year, say the county’s coordinated approach improves the chances of arrests. The mall will increase police presence, deploy full security staff, and monitor extensive CCTV systems. Officials advise shoppers to stay aware, keep belongings out of sight, and contact law e

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