Retail theft - Victoria:

[Bobby]

We need to have cops in the shops all the time.
Crime is out of control under Jacinta Allan.

https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/real- ... 56a545fcc2


Bunnings to trial new security measure

Victoria has become Australia's retail crime capital as Bunnings
joins supermarket giants in installing new security measures.

November 1, 2025 - 1:28PM

Another major retailer will be trialling security gates at the exits of some stores after retail crime skyrocketed by 50 per cent in the last two years.

Bunnings will be trialling security gates in five Victorian stores — including Springvale and Sunshine — in a bid to restore safety in stores.

“We’ve seen a concerning 50 per cent increase in retail crime in our stores over the past two years with 88 per cent of customer threatening situations relating to theft.” Rod Caust, Bunnings director of stores, said.

“No one should be subjected to abuse, threats or violence simply for doing their job or going about their day.

“We’re putting safety first. Escalating retail crime is a safety crisis and behind the statistics are real people who are being put in harm’s way. Like many other retailers, we’re exploring the use of security gates as another tool, alongside a range of existing measures, to help keep our team and customers safe.”

The DIY brand is far from the first business to do this. Coles and Woolworths also introduced security gates to some stores in the last few years.

However it was revealed that Wesfarmers staff have seen
more than 13,500 threatening incidents over the last year. This includes more than 1000 physical assaults.

Around 88 per cent of customer threatening situation incidents are related to theft and between 60 and 70 per cent are committed by a group of known, repeat offenders.

Victoria seems to be fed up with the state of violence, according to research commissioned by the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and National Retail Association (NRA).
The state is a national hotspot for retail crime.
It makes up 35 per cent of incidents.
Victoria Police recorded 82,152 incidents in 2024 — a 27.6 per cent increase.


“That’s why retailers are calling for immediate reforms – including a dedicated Police Taskforce for Retail Crime, introducing enforceable Workplace Protection Orders, implementing streamlined online reporting, and legislating increased police search powers through initiatives like Jack’s Law. These proven measures are working elsewhere in Australia and must be adopted in Victoria to protect the state’s retail workforce.”

[Bobby]

It's like there's no law in Melbourne -

the criminals are in charge -
they go into shops and rob whatever they want -
and bash up anyone who stops them -
and honest people end up paying higher prices.

Bring back 19th century British justice -
the kind used in their lawless colonies.

[Black Orchid]

Victoria is lost. Years of Dan Andrews and now Jacinta Allan have destroyed what it once was.

Why do the people keep voting these moonbats into office? I really don't understand it.

[Bobby]

Victoria is lost. Years of Dan Andrews and now Jacinta Allan have destroyed what it once was.

Why do the people keep voting these moonbats into office? I really don't understand it.

Even after dirty Dan wrecked the State with unpayable debt
and Gestapo tactics used on people during Covid -
the halfwits still voted Labor back in.
I'm just hoping things will get better.
I would have moved interstate but all my friends are here.

[Jasin]

I'm not far from the border and even I'm afraid to cross it.

[Bobby]

I'm not far from the border and even I'm afraid to cross it.

You are not safe anywhere - even in your own home.

[Jasin]

Yes I am. I have a machete, two hand axes and knives galore around the house.
I always put the knife in my jabbing left hand. Designed not to do a killing thrust (predictable), but quick flurries to nick and hinder. My right carries the metal torch which delivers both a blinding beam and the knockout punch or the winding breadbasket punch. The knife is the defensive deterrent and feint.

[tllwd]

A speargun or two would be handy.

[Black Orchid]

If you need to defend yourself, do it properly. Get a gun!

[Bobby]

If you need to defend yourself, do it properly. Get a gun!

It's against the law - you can go to jail for years for possessing a firearm -
even if you have proven death threats against you.