Retailers around the county have been raising concerns with thefts.
The State is being urged to increase policing presence for businesses in Laois.
Laois Chamber Alliance made the call to Public Expenditure Minister, Pascal Donohoe, during the Chamber's Pre-Budget Submission on Friday.
Food, alcohol and sports goods are among the most common items being stolen from retailers in the county:
Laois Chamber Alliance President, Jackie Carroll, says a lack of a policing presence is a real issue:
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