Rising Retail Theft Sparks Urgent Call for Action
A Home Depot executive testified before Congress about the increasing violent threats faced by the company's employees due to the rise in organized retail theft. The executive highlighted that these thefts often support more nefarious activities such as drug and human trafficking. Factors contributing to the uptick in organized retail theft include the availability of drugs, the rise of third-party marketplaces for selling stolen goods, and a lack of resources for law enforcement agencies. The executive called on Congress to pass a bipartisan organized retail crime bill to address this issue.