One of the most attractive things about living in Idaho is its low crime rate. in fact, According to FBI crime data Idaho, released in October, actually has the lowest property crime rate per capita. That’s reassuring, but crimes like shoplifting still occur here.
If you look at it, idaho crime The 2022 report shows that “shoplifting” is included in the theft/larceny crime statistics. In this report, it is defined as the unlawful removal, transportation, directing, or removal on horseback of another person’s property. Of the 13,367 thefts reported in 2022, 26% were shoplifting, making it the second-largest type of theft after the broader “all other theft” category.
We couldn’t find any Idaho laws that specifically set penalties for shoplifting, but if you’re caught giving a five-fingered discount, you’re guilty of petty larceny, intentional concealment of merchandise, or grand larceny (depending on the amount). ) may be charged with a crime. what did you steal? ) Depending on the charges, from $1,000 he could be fined $5,000 or imprisoned from six months to up to 20 years. No matter how tough times are, it’s not enough.
What is most commonly stolen from Walmart?
We have 26 locations in Idaho, including Supercenter and Marketplace locations. The retail giant is already known for offering the lowest prices on everything from essential groceries to popular electronics, but it remains a target for shoplifters. For “Aisle of Shame,” he researched by crowdsourcing news articles and information on sites like his Reddit and Quora from people who work or have worked in Walmart stores.
This is what they discovered.
Top 10 Most Stolen Items at Walmart
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Top 10 Most Commonly Stolen Items in Idaho
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