Manish Thakkar

Manish Thakkar is a dairy owner based in Hamilton, New Zealand, who recently expressed concern regarding a police directive perceived to be lenient towards shoplifting. He criticized the directive for potentially allowing criminals to steal up to $500 without consequence, emphasizing that all offenders should be treated equally regardless of the value of their theft. Thakkar articulated the negative emotional and financial impact that crime has on business owners and called for a more robust approach to law enforcement.