Increase in shoplifting leads to more serious penalties

Have you noticed shoplifting has increased over the last year? Some shoplifters are caught taking as much as $3000 in merchandise at one time from big name retail stores. Some of the products you buy online through eBay may actually be stolen goods. However, retail stores are fighting back by increasing surveillance in stores and having a no tolerance policy quickly arresting first offenders. Cyber security is also monitoring eBay accounts with the help of retailers. Online shoppers are now more savvy about purchases made through third parties, but if you are sold stolen goods, report it immediately to your local police department. Have you ever been duped into buying stolen property on eBay? Do you support jail time for first offenders?