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Author:  pcernie [ Thu Jan 07, 2010 10:04 pm ]
Post subject:  Shoplifting is on the rise as downturn bites harder

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8444808.stm

Quote:
The BRC's research found there were almost half a million thefts - almost one a minute - something they say costs their industry £1.1bn ($1.7bn).

It could be far higher as many crimes are not reported. Pessimists suggest it could even be double this reported rate.


'Pessimists'? So if you don't agree with or doubt a bunch of figures, you're a pessimist according to the BBC now?

More and more recently that site looks like it's been written by ex-Sun or Daily Mail staff...

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