Theft a Growing Problem for WA Post-Privatization

Dear Client:One unexpected consequence of Washington pulling out of the alcohol business has been alcohol theft. Earlier this month media reports detailed a theft problem across the state, but MyNorthwest is reporting the problem is much worse than originally believed. "In the first three months, it was anywhere from $30,000 up to $50,000," says Jana Jorgensen, a representative for the Seattle City Attorney's office. "Now I'm hearing it can be from $500 to $1,000 a day just walking out of