Sneakers, earrings, and compact discs most popular Page 2. March is a hot month Taylor said shoplifting tends to increase during the post-Thanksgiving crush of Christmas shopping, while shoplifting arrests usually rise in March, a month when many schools have their spring break holidays.
Thefts vary from one retailer to another.
At department stores, commonly stolen items are brand-name shirts, while batteries and cigarettes are among the most popular items taken from drug stores. Health and beauty care items, meat and cigarettes are the most frequently stolen products from supermarkets, Taylor said. He said shoplifters like to steal things that are easy to take but high in value, such as CDs and jewelry. Click here to find out. Inc. All rights reserved.