New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said retail theft has dropped in New York as President Donald Trump threatens to bring federal law enforcement to reduce crime in her state.
Retail theft in New York City has dropped 12% year over year, while shoplifting incidents have declined 5% throughout the state, the governor’s office said.
The declines come after the state increased penalties for shoplifting while also providing additional funding for law enforcement.
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