Editorial photo #11913588 Human Interest
Battle Against Retail Theft In Canada
An anti-theft locked display case containing beauty products with a customer service button is present at a retail store in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on December 18, 2024. In an attempt to stop retail theft, big chain stores lock up more of their wares. Customers express dissatisfaction with the extended wait times and the decreasing ease of quickly purchasing even the cheapest items. According to Statistics Canada, rates of shoplifting increase by 31% in 2022 compared to 2021. The Retail Council of Canada (RCC) states that some of its members report a 300% increase in thefts since 2020, estimating the losses at $5 billion a year. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto)