Hypermarts losing millions to shoplifting syndicates

Caught in the act: (from top) A combo of CCTV images showing how two persons work together to steal cans of milk at a supermarket.

PETALING JAYA: Several shoplifting rackets comprising men, women, children and even elderly people are causing hypermarkets and convenience stores to lose millions monthly.

Based on CCTV footage taken from retail stores nationwide, the “family-like” groups of between three and seven people have been moving from place to place pilfering items which can be disposed of easily.