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Losses add up as Clark County businesses deal with surge in shoplifting

By Sarah Wolf, Columbian staff writer
Published: September 24, 2022, 6:03am
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Jullienne Adams of LiquidNation Liquidators looks over a sign posted in the front door that discourages shoplifting. Retail thefts are up this year compared to last year, according to the Vancouver Police Department.
Jullienne Adams of LiquidNation Liquidators looks over a sign posted in the front door that discourages shoplifting. Retail thefts are up this year compared to last year, according to the Vancouver Police Department. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian) Photo Gallery

As owner of LiquidNation Liquidator in central Vancouver, Jullienne Adams has seen her share of mysteriously empty boxes and items turning up missing during inventory.

But about a year ago, her struggle with shoplifters took a turn for the worse.

“One of the biggest things we had was the smash and grab, where they smashed our front window and took our electric bikes,” said Adams.

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