Lynnwood police reported that they arrested 14 people during a recent special retail theft emphasis at the Lynnwood Fred Meyer store.
At least eight of the 14 people arrested during the six-hour emphasis on Jan. 29 said they were not Lynnwood residents, police said.
“The Lynnwood Police Department is committed to making our city and our retail establishments a fun and safe place to shop,” the police department said in a news release. “If you choose to commit retail theft in the City of Lynnwood, you will be held accountable to include the possibility of time in our jail.”
Lynnwood officers and detectives will be conducting additional retail enforcement details over the next few months, the news release said.
Shoplifters are among the bottom-feeders of our society. These activities are “gateway” crimes for many other, more serious activities. Many smaller businesses are forced to absorb these losses. It is not a victimless crime at all, even if done at large corporate stores. I was once driving past Nordstroms at the Alderwood Mall and a 20-something comes running out, carrying as many women’s clothing articles with the hangers still attached as he could. The apparel was clearly not his size . But I digress. Good going LPD! You got that brand new jail. No reason to not put these sorts of people in there.
Thank you LPD. YOU ALL are #1. I love Lynnwood, but sad to say I was priced out and had to move. Lynnwood was my home for for 47 years. I still shop in Lynnwood so thank you again for your services and protection.
The lawyer need be accountable for letting them free too. They need to stay in jail sure of the time.Rose