UK city sees drop in shoplifting after pre-Christmas crackdown.
Durham City police had a pre-Christmas crackdown on retail thieves, resulting in a huge drop in shoplifting cases for the holiday season. In December of 2011, there were 61 recorded offences, 46 of which were detected. In December of 2012, there were 23 offenses, of which 17 were cleared up. In November, officers teamed up with retailers to share information on known offenders, including members of organized crime gangs, as well as targeting busy retail areas with dedicated patrols.  (Source thenorthernecho.co.uk)