Put an end to retail and residential theft
Californians Against Retail and Residential Theft (CARRT) is a broad-based coalition calling for needed changes in California's criminal justice system.
California Officials Must Act Now
Increased Theft
Inventory shrinkage, loss due to theft and fraud, is at a five-year high up 1.6 percent
Increased Losses
Nearly 60% increase in losses over the past five years
Increased Violence
Store owners are reporting increased violence statewide
Something must be done to stop this trend. CARRT urges California officials to act now to undo the damage done by Proposition 47 and put an end to retail and residential theft on Main Street and in our neighborhood streets.
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