Target CEO says thefts 'involving violence or threats of violence' have more than doubled this year so far

• Target says it's seeing more than twice as many theft incidents involving violence or threats of violence this year.
• "Safety incidents associated with theft are moving in the wrong direction," CEO Brian Cornell said.
• Cornell previously said inventory shrink — which includes theft — could reach $1.2 billion this year.

Shoplifting and organized theft are not only getting more expensive for Target, the company says incidents are getting more dangerous for workers and customers.