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Thefts in Ottawa seeing an uptick, police data shows (ottawa.citynews.ca)
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According to data shared by the force, all types of theft — $5,000 under and over and of a motor vehicle — rose by 28 per cent year-over-year. Officials noted that 2,700 reports have been filed as of Feb. 12, a large jump seen compared to the same period last year.

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Security footage, police detail, shows the woman walking through the store and filling a baby stroller with products, before she leaves the store without paying.

When store security approached her, she sprayed a noxious substance on the officer and another employee before running away. She is described as a white woman, 30 to 35 years old.

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[–] melsaskca@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 weeks ago

Nothing to worry about. This is just a side effect of late stage capitalism, rampant addiction and societal decay. Once the big projects get off the ground everything will be better (unless the big projects are run by the pre-existing players).