Over 350 people have been arrested and over $100,000 worth of stolen property have been recovered as part of the New York State Police’s crackdown on organized retail theft.
The arrests are the result of the multi-agency crackdown on retail theft announced by Governor Kathy Hochul in February.
The initiative began on March 15 when troopers began increasing patrols in the highest-impacted areas identified by each troop. Actions also included intelligence gathering and coordination with the targeted retail businesses.
During the first 16 weeks of the initiative troopers accomplished the following:
- Contacted 482 retail businesses.
- Investigated 412 retail larceny complaints.
- Conducted 237 dedicated retail theft enforcement details.
- Arrested 359 people on 571 separate charges.
- Recovered $101,000 of stolen property.
