The Winnipeg Free Press recently released a two-part, in depth look into the issues businesses in Winnipeg are facing when it comes to theft and violence. Read part one here: https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/2024/05/31/stealing-and-dealing

And part two, looking at some solutions with Inspector Jennifer McKinnon, here: https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/2024/06/03/we-cant-police-our-way-out-of-this

While a longer read, these provide some insight into both what the city is doing about the issue, and what the issue is in the first place. With criminals becoming more confident and simple shoplifting becoming life threatening, businesses are reaching a breaking point and we are all paying for it.