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Police target shoplifters at local stores

Windsor police arrested 11 people for shoplifting at two local department stores this week.

Officers from the POP (Problem-Oriented Policing) Unit teamed up with the loss prevention teams at both stores for a targeted operation to thwart retail theft.

Between July 26 and 28, over $4,500 of stolen merchandise was recovered and 11 people were arrested and charged with theft under $5,000. One suspect was also charged with breach of probation.

A 58-year-old man was also arrested on an outstanding warrant for theft.

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