- A California sheriff vehemently criticized Target, accusing the retailer of hindering law enforcement efforts to combat shoplifting while simultaneously seeking assistance from the authorities.
- Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper expressed his outrage, stating that Target informed property crimes detectives that they were not allowed to engage with suspects inside the store.
- According to Cooper, the retailer prohibited the handcuffing of suspects within the store and insisted that if arrests were made, the processing should occur outside, even in adverse weather conditions.
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CA Sheriff Blast Target For Interfering With Shoplifting Investigation
FILE - A worker collects shopping carts in the parking lot of a Target store on June 9, 2021, in Highlands Ranch, Colo. Target is removing certain items from its stores and making other changes to its LGBTQ merchandise nationwide ahead of Pride month, after an intense backlash from some customers including violent confrontations with its workers. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
