Brisbane Times
·general
·3 hours ago
Chapel Street retail crime linked to ten repeat offenders as police respond
Ten repeat offenders contributed to nearly one-third of retail crime on Chapel Street in 2025. Police reported 550 theft incidents, prompting Operation Embrace to enhance their presence and reduce shoplifting by 12 percent. Despite these efforts, traders express frustration over persistent crime and inadequate penalties, with some believing reporting theft is futile.
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