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Over 100 arrests made and 29K recovered in retail theft in Victoria

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 07 Dec, 2023 01:37 PM

Police in Victoria say officers have made more than 100 arrests and recovered 29-thousand-dollars in stolen merchandise during a recent eight-day retail theft crackdown.

Victoria Police say the operation took place from November 27th to December 5th and also resulted in four individuals being arrested multiple times.

Twenty-one of those arrested had outstanding warrants.

Police say the operation was a response to local businesses calling for action about regular retail theft and increased instances of violence when owners or staff tried to intervene

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