Police report rising shoplifting, arrests and increased code-enforcement activity
Police Chief Joe Ayala reported an uptick in group-organized shoplifting with several recent arrests and said the department is using Flock cameras and resident tips; he also noted numerous unhealthy property ordinance violations and is coordinating with Code Enforcement.
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Police Chief Joe Ayala told the council the department has been "extremely busy dealing with shoplifting in the city," reporting that suspects appear to be working in groups and that several people were recently arrested and charged. He credited Flock cameras and residents reporting suspicious activity for helping make progress on cases.
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