NRP Continue Anti Shoplifting Efforts

Tuesday, 29 April 2025 13:00

By Geoff Waterfield

They say 21 people were arrested this month

21 people have been arrested by police for shoplifting in Niagara.

Over a 2-day period in April, police continued their Past the Point of Purchase anti-shopliftiing initiative in partnership with local retailers.

Police say 7-people were criminally charged, others were charged under provincial statutes.

Roughly $2,600 in stolen merchandise was returned to stores.

Police add since they started this in September, 111 people have been arrested, and over $20,000 in stolen merchandise recovered.

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