Monroe County Sheriff's Office exposes illegal marketplaces for retail theft rings

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An all-hands-on-deck mission spearheaded by the Monroe County Sheriff's Office is underway to combat a surge in retail theft.

Rochester, N.Y. — An all-hands-on-deck mission spearheaded by the Monroe County Sheriff's Office is underway to combat a surge in retail theft , as organized crime rings continue to drain thousands of dollars from stores.

Bolton says in the past, stolen goods were primarily sold in secondhand dealer shops. Now, authorities are seeing products being resold via social media marketplaces — or even, in your neighborhood. Laws are making it more challenging for secondhand dealers to operate illegally, according to Bolton.

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