These 16 Items Are The ‘Most Stolen’ From Walmart Stores In Ohio

It's no surprise that the cost of everything that we buy in Ohio continues to rise. And along with increasing prices on goods, comes a rise in retail theft. Walmart is a prime spot for thieves to steal an array of items. But 16 items are the most stolen from Walmart stores in Ohio with a couple of surprising items on the list.

The 10 Items Most Stolen From Walmart Stores In Ohio

According to Business Insider, shoplifting has been a massive issue for Walmart stores in Ohio and other retail stores. It's especially problematic for stores like Walmart that offer self-checkout options. Though some more tech-enabled stores use cameras at kiosks, self-checkout makes shoplifting much easier, as much of the process is based on the honor system. According to recent reports, Walmart and other retail chains are rethinking self-checkout lanes due to more shoplifting. But there is another major reason certain items are more commonly stolen than others.

Business Insider reports that criminal organizations are stealing large quantities of goods from retailers like Walmart and reselling them for profit. A group of individuals that "specialize in a certain category," like clothing, steal the goods and resell them online. So if you see containers of Tide detergent locked up in your local Walmart, you may have organized retail criminals to blame. But, it's not just criminals to blame either. Many Ohio residents face hard times due to the rising cost of food, clothing, and more. Higher costs of goods have also been a factor in retailers seeing an increase in shoplifting. Check out the list of the 16 most common items stolen from Walmart stores below.

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