Law enforcement organizations, such as the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, also came out against going after small scale shoplifters. Now, lawmakers, police and business lobbyists ...

Phil Murphy signed Tuesday is designed to toughen penalties for what supporters ... The Federal Bureau of Investigation reported that retail theft in New Jersey is the highest since the COVID ...

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy had a simple message to those in organized retail theft “Get your ass out of New Jersey and stay out,” he said Tuesday.

Gov. Phil Murphy (D-NJ) delivered remarks on legislation that would upgrade criminal penalties for retail theft crime. Fuel your success with Forbes. Gain unlimited access to premium journalism, ...

New Jersey is taking steps to protect businesses from organized retail crime ... we can now impose tougher penalties to deter criminals and their theft organizations, and, most importantly ...

“This legislation will help curb large-scale theft operations that not only endanger retail workers but also drive up costs for hardworking New Jersey families. Strengthening penalties and ...

Theft rings that target retail stores will face tougher criminal penalties under a new law Gov. Phil Murphy signed this week. The bill, A4755, was unanimously passed by both houses of the state ...