GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) – This the season for stealing.
Green Bay Police spent Tuesday working with area businesses to try to limit shoplifting this holiday season.
Police Captain Kevin Warych says studies show two big items are commonly stolen.
“It’s clothing and makeup. We know that makeup is a huge thing that is stolen because it is small and concealable. ”
Green Bay Police Lieutenant Richard Belanger also owns businesses in Green Bay, he says the idea is for business owners to learn and bring that information back, and says it makes a big difference.
“Educate their employees on what to look for.”
Belanger says that includes people who are looking around, for cameras or people that do not seem like they are fitting in.
“It is frustrating because we are working hard as business owners and as employees for people who are doing the right thing and making good choices but is frustrating we have to stop and take time for people who are stealing.”
According to Belanger, another thing to be aware of is counterfeit money.
He says businesses can adjust or install security cameras to cover those areas of the store or set up merchandise differently.
