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Dangerous shoplifting trend puts Australian retail workers in danger
Large groups of hooded teenagers are overwhelming retail workers in coordinated "swarming" shoplifting attacks across Australian stores. Former Detective Superintendent Robert Critchlow told Sunrise the tactic, fueled by social media, targets bottle shops and electronics retailers.
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Published 20 Jul 2026, 02:18 UTC · Updated 20 Jul 2026, 02:20 UTC
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