Windsor police have continued their crackdown on suspected shoplifters.
Officers with the Problem-Oriented Policing (POP) Unit worked with the loss-prevention staff at two Windsor businesses last week.
During a three-day operation, 15 people were arrested for retail theft.
Inspector Jennifer Crosby said the idea that shoplifting is a victimless crime is nothing but a myth.
"Thieves can often become aggressive and even lash out physically at store employees. The financial costs are also enormous and are ultimately passed on to the customers," said Crosby.
A total of 20 charges were laid, and $725 worth of stolen merchandise was recovered.
A similar collaboration between police and loss prevention staff, from September 18 to 20, resulted in 19 arrests.
