Orange shoplifting crackdown hailed a success

Key points

• Police in Orange have reported the results of a loss prevention operation targeting shoplifting and anti-social behaviour in the town's main shopping areas. Undercover officers arrested five people and charged them with theft or trespassing.
• Eight Field Court Attendance Notices and 21 Criminal Infringement Notices were issued, and 21 people were given Banning Notices. Police searched 41 people, recovered $3000 worth of stolen goods for business owners, and cautioned five young people.
• The operation followed a Retail Theft Forum held in September with retail managers, security staff and police.