Almost like the cost of living is unachievable for those on the lowest wages.

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    “We know many offenders are targeting premium cuts of meat, health and beauty products and alcohol and we know the biggest problem is repeat offending,” he said.

    I know some people are struggling, but someone doing this is likely doing it to resell the items. It’s not like they’re stealing bread.

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      Why steal bread, and everything else for a sandwich, when you can steal one high value item, sell it for cash then go buy your bread?

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      Hardly anyone steals from the grocery store to resell. People stealing at the grocery store are your neighbors. They’re not happy about it. This is just something to make yourself feel better.