The article discusses the alarming rise in retail thefts in New York, particularly focusing on the theft of frozen lobster tails from BJ's Wholesale Clubs. To combat this, employees have started locking up the shellfish in secure containers. Many customers reacted with disbelief over the unusual security measures and the state of crime in the area. City Comptroller Brad Lander proposed a solution to help retailers report thefts effectively, coinciding with a drastic increase in shoplifting incidents in the city driven by criminal justice reforms implemented a few years prior.
The theft of frozen lobster tails at BJ's has reached a boiling point, prompting employees to lock up the shellfish to deter theft.
Customers expressed disbelief and concern over the increasing number of thefts and the unusual security measures being implemented at BJ's.
City Comptroller Brad Lander proposed a plan to help stores report theft with the goal of reducing shoplifting incidents amid rising retail theft statistics in New York.
The recent spike in retail thefts, including incidents at BJ's Wholesale Clubs, has become a notable concern in New York City, influenced by previous criminal justice reforms.
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