"That's standard operating procedure in virtually every store in America," said Dr. Richard Hollinger, a sociologist and criminologist at the University of Florida who compiles information about theft-prevention tactics from stores nationwide for a yearly report.
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Promising confidentiality, parks officials asked anyone with information about the theft to call (212) 397-3105.
More than a dozen questions followed, intended not so much to elicit information about the theft, but rather to engage the defendant on a personal level.
"People cannot steal public funds for too long when some system is put in place to control and disseminate the information about the theft.
The authorities have asked anyone with information about the theft to call the Police Department's Crime Stoppers line at 1-800-577-TIPS or the F.B.I. at (212) 384-1000.
According to those close to him, Mr. Tamayo was revealing information about the theft of oil in and around his hometown.
Anyone with any information about the theft has been urged to contact the police.
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Detectives have appealed for information about the theft, which they said had left "extensive damage" to the filling station wall.
Northamptonshire Police asked for anyone with information about the theft or the whereabouts of the cars and other items to come forward.
