New Mexico News Podcast: Can Targeting Shoplifters Stop Violent Crime?

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It was a brand new concept the New Mexico Legal professional Normal and Albuquerque Police Division began attempting in 2021. To assist tackle the town’s crime drawback, prime prosecutors, particular brokers, detectives, and rank and file cops would spend extra time going after folks accused of shoplifting.

Now practically a 12 months into the trouble, the AG’s Workplace has carried out a handful of those operations focusing on shoplifters. A few of the suspects sought by these operations have been linked to different crimes, together with violent altercations which have put customers and the remainder of the general public in danger.

This week on the New Mexico Information Podcast, Chris and Gabby sit down with KRQE Investigative Reporter Ann Pierret, who lately profiled the AG’s ongoing operation tackling “organized retail crime.” Is it working? Why does the AG think about arresting suspects who some assume are “petty thieves”? And are the suspects being arrested really a part of Albuquerque’s violent crime drawback?

Earlier than listening to this week’s episode, it is likely to be useful to observe Ann’s full story on KRQE.com. It’s titled: “Take down, take down:” An inside take a look at catching shoplifters. Ann additionally lately mentioned the story at size in a KRQE Information 13 Behind the Story dialog.

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You probably have a query, remark, or suggestion for the podcast, tell us! Electronic mail the hosts at chris.mckee@krqe.com or gabrielle.burkhart@krqe.com.