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Retail theft arrests have nearly tripled this year as Philly police, DA Krasner overhaul approach to tackling the crime

District Attorney Larry Krasner quietly shelved a controversial policy in how his office handled some retail theft cases.

A West Philadelphia CVS locks up Pampers, Huggies, and other brands of diapers, which sell for as low as $13.99, to prevent retail theft.
A West Philadelphia CVS locks up Pampers, Huggies, and other brands of diapers, which sell for as low as $13.99, to prevent retail theft.Read moreErin McCarthy/Staff