The Multnomah County DA prosecutes 46% of misdemeanor theft cases, compared to 93% in Washington County and 84% in Clackamas County. The numbers come at a time when Portland business owners complain retail theft has risen to new levels and shoplifting has become more frequent and brazen. Read more: https://www.kgw.com/article/news/investigations/multnomah-county-misdemeanor-theft-shoplifting-prosecutions/283-f787c79b-a70c-4cb6-b48a-fb22cafbc15d A previous KGW investigation found thieves stealing armloads of merchandise and walking right out the front door with no fear of being caught. The rampant theft has driven some stores to close or reduce their hours. Read more: https://www.kgw.com/article/news/investigations/shoplifters-steal-nike-home-depot-target-nobody-stopped-them/283-d754ed41-ee02-4c8a-a661-9ef3c2e39323 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/KGWNews8 Watch the latest KGW newscast: https://www.kgw.com/watch Get the KGW app: https://kgw.com/appredirect