Supermarket crime increases by nearly 60% over past year, report shows (i.stuff.co.nz)

submitted 1 year ago by Mojojojo1993@lemmy.world to c/newzealand@lemmy.nz

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Almost like the cost of living is unachievable for those on the lowest wages.

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[-] Ilovethebomb@lemmy.nz 0 points 1 year ago

“We know many offenders are targeting premium cuts of meat, health and beauty products and alcohol and we know the biggest problem is repeat offending,” he said.

I know some people are struggling, but someone doing this is likely doing it to resell the items. It's not like they're stealing bread.

[-] wolf6152@lemm.ee -1 points 1 year ago

Why steal bread, and everything else for a sandwich, when you can steal one high value item, sell it for cash then go buy your bread?

[-] MORTARS@lemmy.ml -2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Hardly anyone steals from the grocery store to resell. People stealing at the grocery store are your neighbors. They're not happy about it. This is just something to make yourself feel better.