Fight against shoplifting in Hamm: Trade Association demands consistent measures
Fight against shoplifting in Hamm: Trade Association demands consistent measures
shop theft in Hamm: an extremely worrying trend
The increasing number of shoplifting in Hamm not only causes resentment among retailers, but also at the NRW Westfalen-Münsterland trade association. Thomas Schäfer, Managing Director of the Association, recently expressed his concern about the dramatic increase in the theft offenses and demanded urgent measures to counteract this trend.
high financial damage to the dealers
The increased number of shoplifting stories gave Hamm a financial minus of almost 7 million euros last year. This amount is made up of the stolen goods and the investments in security measures. "It is time that shoplifting is no longer considered to be a cavalier offense, but is consistently punished," emphasizes Schäfer. The financial burdens for retailers can already be felt in difficult times and urgently need to be contained.
Appeal for cooperation for more security
The trade association appeals to the population of immediately reporting suspicious observations and not looking away. Many theft offenses remain undetected because the perpetrators often get away with impunity. The police and the courts are also asked to consistently pursue shoplifting steels and to punish the perpetrators appropriately. Only through the joint effort of everyone involved can security in the shops guarantee and the financial damage for the dealers can be minimized.