Store Robberies have increased sharply so far this year. Firearms were used in 35 percent more cases in the first half compared with the same period last year, according to new statistics from the National Crime Prevention Council.
The number of robberies increased by 14 percent in the first half of 2015 compared with the same period last year. The trend worries Trade.
– Robbery, threats and violence is the most serious health and safety problems for retail staff and it is very serious to shop robberies is increasing, says the union’s health and safety ombudsman Krister Colde in a press release.
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He is particularly concerned on the shop robberies with firearms increased dramatically. A full 35 percent more robberies were carried out with firearms first half of this year compared with the same period last year.
The police have noticed the increase of robberies.
– Yes, I think so. There are a lot of robberies in small stores as Pressbyrån and 7-Eleven, said Peter Adlersson, spokesperson of Police, Western Region.
It is often Checkout rather than goods robbers are after, According to Peter Adlersson.
– I do not know why they are targeting toward commoditization. But it is well to get some quick cash, he said.
Handels want the police investing more in restricting access to firearms. Even closed cash handling system, and cash-free shops and funds requested. Politicians should work more towards legislation on closed cash handling, believes Trade.
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