Alpharetta police, retailers to discuss holiday theft

During the festive holiday seasons, it’s time for humming Christmas carols, rooms scented with wreaths, shopping for loved ones, and theft.

Alpharetta police are teaming with Target Corp. to sponsor a roundtable discussion on loss prevention at 9 a.m. Oct. 29 at the Hampton Inn, 10740 Westside Parkway.

The session will serve to exchange ideas between retailers and police, and among retailers themselves. The discussion could lead to a networking group among store owners.

“Bringing this group together will allow our department to have a better understanding of the issues facing our business community in this economy,” said Officer Terry Joyner in a prepared statement.

Joyner, Alpharetta Public Safety Director Gary George, a detective, and Jennifer Howard from the department’s Community Relations Unit will attend the meeting, along with representatives from the Assets Protection Division of the Alpharetta Target store.

People interested in attending should call 678-297-6309 ext. 3.