The Gig Harbor police chief hopes the Valentine’s Day sting operation sends a message to shoplifters.
GIG HARBOR, Wash. — Gig Harbor Police Chief Kelly Busey has a message for shoplifters in western Washington.
“Don’t come to Gig Harbor to steal,” Busey said.
Last week, the Gig Harbor Police Department partnered with the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department to crack down on retail theft.
Officers conducted a two-day sting operation at various retailers, arresting 19 people, including someone who was wanted in several parts of Pierce County.
Chief Busey said retail theft is rising in Gig Harbor and is usually part
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