Shoplifting has increased nationwide.
Stricter penalties are being proposed to answer widespread increases in shoplifting across the midlands.
This comes as CSO figures show cases of shoplifting have increased in almost every county over the last 20 years.
Former Detective, Mullingar's Pat Marry, says staff should be trained to identify shoplifters and take precaution measures.
He says supports should be given to retailers:
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