Retail crime's already spiking in the lead up to Christmas.

It's 26% higher than quarter four last year, even though we're only near the start of December. 

Just 10% of people are causing 60% of the impact.

Auror CEO Phil Thomson told Mike Hosking that this is organised retail crime.

He says a lot of people will think it's down to the cost of living, but there are people out there stealing to order and doing it as their full-time job.

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Retail crime's already spiking in the lead up to Christmas. 
It's 26% higher than quarter four last year, even though we're only near the start of December.  
Just 10% of people are causing 60% of the impact. 
Auror CEO Phil Thomson told Mike Hosking that this is organised retail crime. 
He says a lot of people will think it's down to the cost of living, but there are people out there stealing to order and doing it as their full-time job. 
LISTEN ABOVE

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