With public pressure mounting, state legislators get serious about stopping shoplifting surge
"Right now there's no consequences for individuals that continue to target our small businesses," said Assemblymember Wendy Carrillo, D-Los Angeles.
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"Right now there's no consequences for individuals that continue to target our small businesses," said Assemblymember Wendy Carrillo, D-Los Angeles.
"Right now there's no consequences for individuals that continue to target our small businesses," said Assemblymember Wendy Carrillo, D-Los Angeles.
In a step toward strengthening the fight against retail theft, California State Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, appeared at a press conference on April 9 alongside California Attorney General Rob Bonta, State Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas and a bipartisan coalition of Assemblymembers who introduced a comprehensive legislative package aimed at curtailing the surge in retail crimes.
The governor said he can relate to business owners and other residents angered by waves of smash-and-grab thefts from California stores.