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Is California To Blame For The Rise In Retail Theft In Las Vegas?

Author Ransom Garcia
Retail Shoplifting. Man Stealing In Supermarket. Theft At Shop

Retail theft is becoming a real problem on our side of the country. Over the years, people have noticed an uptick in the crime. With a lot of the perpetrators doing it in broad daylight! Just a few weeks ago, the Apple Store in Summerlin was a target for these kinds of thieves. The whole thing was caught on camera too. In fact, because of tools like social media, a lot of these crimes are being documented for the whole world to see.

The people committing the act of retail theft, oftentimes, seem to be professionals at the crime. When you watch a lot of the videos coming out of California, or the recent one in Summerlin, they usually appear calm and take their time. It’s almost as if they aren’t afraid of getting caught.

Metro Is Combating Retail Theft

Earlier this week, Sheriff Kevin McMahill issued a State of The Department address. During the address, Sheriff McMahill covered an array of topics. One of those topics was retail theft. Sheriff McMahill said that his unit has recovered roughly $5.4 million in stolen goods and items, since he’s taken over as Sheriff.

According to a recent report by Las Vegas news channel, News 3 Las Vegas, metro recovered over $30 thousand in stolen items in the last week! In News 3’s reporting, they spoke to Lt. Travis Cunningham with Las Vegas Metro. According to Lt. Cunningham, the smash and grab trend seen in California doesn’t happen in our state too often. However, Lt. Cunningham says the sweeping trend is common.

Lt. Cunningham is with Metro’s organized retail crime section. The unit was reactivated last year in efforts to stop retail theft. Lt. Cunningham also notes while some of the crime is being committed by Californians, a lot of it is being done by locals, who then travel over state lines to sell the merchandise.

And because of the rise in retail theft, a lot of stores are taking measures into their own hands. Perhaps you’ve noticed more and more items locked away behind glass. It doesn’t always look the nicest, but it’s something stores are doing to deter these kinds of thieves.

Ransom Garcia is the music director and afternoon host on 1079 Coyote Country. He’s been with the station since 2017, but he’s been on the Las Vegas airwaves since 2003. Although he's Vegas Born AND Raised, Ransom also has on-air duties on sister station Kiss 95.1 in Charlotte, NC. He is also set to be inducted into the Nevada Broadcasters Hall of Fame in September of 2024. Ransom writes articles about pop culture, human interests, technology, video games and anything affecting Las Vegas.

These Are the Most Dangerous Cities in America

It’s always interesting to see which cities are considered safe and dangerous in the US. It can also be helpful if you’re planning a big move. Now, there’s a new study out that pinpoints the most dangerous cities in America.

The new study comes from Noradarealestate.com. In it, they say, “From gang violence to high levels of property crime, these cities have earned their spots on the list.” Yikes.

Before we get to the crime in each region of the country, let’s look at some of the No. 1s in this study. According to Noradarealestate.com, the “FBI’s most dangerous city” in the West is Stockton, California. In the Midwest, it’s St. Louis, Missouri. Then, in the South, it’s Baltimore, Maryland; and in the Northeast, it’s Hartford, Connecticut. Noradarealestate.com notes that even though these cities are dangerous in the report, “each of these cities has also demonstrated resilience and a commitment to addressing these issues through various initiatives and collaborative efforts. By focusing on community engagement, comprehensive strategies, and investment in socio-economic development, these cities can work towards creating safer, more inclusive, and prosperous communities for all residents.” So, it’s not all dismal. There is definitely hope.

So, what’s the most dangerous city in America? Detroit. “The violent crime index, encompassing homicides, robberies, and aggravated assaults, is alarmingly high,” the study states. “The prevalence of guns and gang activity further exacerbates the issue, making Detroit a concerning place in terms of personal safety.” That said, I love Detroit, and even though it’s good to see which cities are trending up and down in terms of crime, remember that every city has its good and bad areas. So, don’t write these towns off your list because of one study. Find the full study from Noradarealestate.com here.

Check out the most dangerous cities in America by region below, via the latest FBI data.

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