Has stealing become this normalized in your city?

Last night I was at a TJ Maxx and watched a homeless woman filling her bag with cosmetic items she clearly intended to steal. Many people passed by and looked at her like I did yet no one said or reported anything. There was also a very strong stench so even the worker avoided the aisle when passing by. I feel like this has become normal in LA. Many stores have almost everything behind locked glass cases. Is it like this all over the country?