Statistics showed that the number of thefts increased by as much as 31.1% on an annual basis, to over 32,000 cases. Out of 16 Polish regions, only Lublin reportedly did not record an increase in such crimes.
The rise in theft is “a clear signal of trouble on the market”, the president of the Polish Trade and Distribution Organization Renata Juszkiewicz was quoted as saying.
Soaring prices have been pushing people to commit such crimes, she suggested, adding that it is “a huge challenge” for stores while prompting further increases in operating costs.
The report indicated that food was stolen most of all, followed by luxury items such as expensive perfumes and spirits, as well as small electronics.
The Polish economy slowed in 2022 amid soaring inflation and a plunge in consumer spending brought on by the conflict in neighboring Ukraine and the impact of sanctions on Russia.
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