Police are launching an aggressive campaign aimed at preventing theft at Albuquerque stores and shopping malls.
Albuquerque police announced Wednesday that uniformed and undercover police officers will be placed around malls this week to deter property crimes. In addition, bait vehicle and items will be placed to nab would-be thieves and shoplifters lurking around stores.
Police Chief Ray Schultz told reporters the massive operation will begin Friday and run through Christmas.
The bait item initiative was launched last December to fight property crimes, especially auto burglaries in the city.