Five finger discounts aren't just for unruly teenagers acting out. The most shoplifted item on the market right now is fresh meat, because the prices have been on the rise for the last few years, according to CBS New York.
"People steal stuff because they need it," said Joe Giacalone, a former NYPD detective. "And also, people steal stuff because of greed."
When you think of someone stealing meat you wouldn't think about the quality, but the most popular cuts of meat that are stolen are filet mignon and lamb chops.
After meat, the most popular items stolen from stores are razors, baby formula, cosmetics and alcohol, according to Business Insurance. Stores have been upgrading their anti-theft defenses by hiding security tags under the price label and have even gone as far as installing security tags inside the pad under the meat that soaks up the juices.
