Two men are headed to prison for stealing over $50K in gear from a Dick’s Sporting Goods, as New York ramps up its retail theft crackdown, according to Spectrum News.
One suspect worked at the store, giving 99% discounts before the company’s software flagged the scam. The case highlights a broader state push — backed by $40 million — to tackle organized theft rings and protect businesses.
New laws now let prosecutors combine multiple shoplifting totals to bring felony charges, and statewide theft is already down 13%.
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