It also makes for an easy target for criminals wanting to get their hands on the year's hottest gifts without braving large crowds and spending their own money.
Although county police say they've seen an overall decrease in thefts and robberies this year, they are reminding shoppers to be vigilant while walking in parking lots with bags in hand and wallets packed with cash.
Last year, county police investigated 64 robberies from Black Friday to New Year's Eve, said Justin Mulcahy, a county police...
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