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USA: Shoplifting Has Increased 93% Since 2019; 45 % of Shoplifters are Stealing Food (medium.com)

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[–] idiomaddict@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

45% of shoplifters steal food, not shoppers. I would guess the others are taking clothes, jewelry, electronics, etc.

[–] Lemming6969@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Ah sure, but are they just counting that 45% of stolen goods are food items, or 45% are only stealing food, and if so, how can they know that? What was the percent previously?

[–] otter@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 2 weeks ago

How high are you?