Louisiana Suspects Make Themselves ‘At Home’ While Stealing from At Home Store
It doesn't matter what part of Louisiana you live in when you talk to someone about the costs of goods and services. The rising cost of food and everyday household items severely impacts people, so everyone is affected when someone steals from a store.
When you factor in shrinkflation and shrinkage costs, we pay more when visiting a store.
Lafayette Crime Stoppers is featuring another case of shoplifting or "shrinkage costs." They are seeking three suspects who allegedly took $917.76 worth of items from the store on Wednesday, March 5. The Lafayette Crime Stoppers Facebook page is full any day of the week, and there are multiple suspects who are accused of stealing from local business establishments.
What Is Shrinkflation?
Shrinkflation started during the COVID-19 pandemic when producers began to shrink the size of items while still charging the same price or more.
You noticed because everyone noticed that your usual bag of chips had fewer ounces, and prices have skyrocketed.
From 2020 through today, food prices have increased by 25%, and most people struggle to put food on the table.
What Are Shrinkage Costs?
Shrinkage Costs are the pretty term for losing items to shoplifting. We, as consumers, pay for shoplifting costs, not the store.
It takes its toll on the cost of goods in a store. Whether it is nail polish, a rug, food, or any other item stolen from a store, these companies pass the costs on to those of us who are honest and aren't stealing.
This is the perfect storm of trouble for most families. People who steal drive up our prices, and it's a shame.
Shoplifting Is Stealing
Whether we call it shoplifting or shrinkage, it's stealing. According to a LendingTree survey, people steal because of inflation and the economy.
What Do We Know About The At Home Situation?
Lafayette Crime Stoppers officials have posted two photos of the suspects. They hope someone can identify the three women.
Officials with Lafayette Crime Stoppers say the women are alleged to have taken the items from At Home at around 10:30 on Wednesday, March 5.
The three women made off with close to $1,000 worth of products from the store.
If you know anything about these women or this situation or if you can identify one of them, please call Lafayette Crime Stoppers at 337-232-TIPS (8477). You can also call **TIPS (**8477) from any mobile device.
If you would rather text your information, you can do so by downloading the P3 app on any mobile device. You can
When you contact Lafayette Crime Stoppers, you do not have to give authorities your information. You remain anonymous. You also may get a reward if your information leads to an arrest in the case.
