Manitoba fights back against retail theft with new task force
September 23, 2020The province of Manitoba and retailers alike are trying to curb retail theft, which has become a disturbing problem, said John Graham, Director, Government Relations, Retail Council of Canada.
“The reality is, this isn’t Billy taking a chocolate bar. It’s organized, it’s often part of complex criminal operations, it crosses borders and most importantly, it undermines community safety,” Graham said at a news conference Tuesday at Grant Park Shopping Centre.