Bragg, joined by state Sen. Cordell Cleare and Assemblyman Jeff Dinowitz (D-Bronx), said that the five-year statute of limitations on such crimes also handcuffs prosecutors' ability to bring justice to survivors.
Gov. Kathy Hochul declared war Tuesday against shoplifting, saying retail thievery has spiraled out of control with many products in stores under lock and key.
Gov. Kathy Hochul will pledge to crack down on retail theft as part of her 2024 policy agenda, The Post has learned as fed-up New York business owners continue to plead for help with the shoplifting scourge.