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Police recommend drafting ordinance to address retail theft devices after local incidents
Board of Aldermen, City of Shrewsbury · October 28, 2025
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Summary
Police presented a memo and photos of devices used to remove retail anti-theft tags and asked the board to consider an ordinance to make possession of such devices an offense; the board directed staff to proceed with drafting an ordinance similar to those used by neighboring municipalities.
Chief Vargas and staff reported instances where officers encountered devices used to remove shoplifting prevention devices from merchandise and recommended the city consider an ordinance to give officers authority to seize those items during theft…
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