Breaking News in the Industry: March 11, 2019
Suspect ‘had a lot on his mind’ when he shoplifted A Myrtle Beach man in South Carolina told police he “had a lot on his mind” when he attempted to steal multiple items from the Walmart early Saturday...
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A Closer Look at Los Angeles Crime Trends
“Crime is up.” “How should I protect my employees and customers from increasing violence?” “More and more shoplifting incidents escalate into physical assaults.” Comments or questions of this nature...
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Macy’s and Next-Generation Smart Loss Prevention Solutions
Over the last several months, I have had the pleasure of spending time with asset protection (AP) leaders at Macy’s in New York. The visits were sparked by news articles and industry discussions on...
View ArticleBreaking News in the Industry: March 14, 2019
Video: Pickup truck used to commit drive-thru ATM theft Prince George’s County police in Maryland have released surveillance video that shows alleged thieves using a pickup truck to smash into a Lanham...
View ArticleOrganized Retail Crime Associations: The Complete List
The number of organized retail crime associations (ORCAs) has grown steadily in recent years, with a primary emphasis on assisting law enforcement, retail investigators, and prosecutors with the...
View ArticleBreaking News in the Industry: March 18, 2019
Ten arrested in joint operation Ten suspects were arrested in a recent series of operations along Aurora Avenue, the Seattle Police Department announced Friday. Police said they learned that...
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The Texas Organized Retail Crime Association: A Shared Vision
In early 2017, a small group of retail loss prevention professionals and local law enforcement officers assembled in the Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) market to discuss organized retail crime (ORC), its...
View ArticleBreaking News in the Industry: March 21, 2019
ORC ring admits to $700,000 shoplifting scheme The owner of two pawn shops in Bucks County Pennsylvania, and one of his employees admitted Wednesday to enlisting people struggling with drug addiction...
View ArticleBreaking News in the Industry: March 22, 2019
Trio arrested for theft of $21,000 worth of alcohol Three California women have been arrested, accused of stealing as much as $21,000 worth of alcohol from Arizona grocery stores. Scottsdale police...
View ArticleReturn Fraud: An Analysis of a Chicago ORC Group
Return fraud is a growing concern and costly challenge for many retailers. Losses to retailers from return fraud are astronomical, costing retailers billions of dollars every year. While it is crucial...
View ArticleORC Duo Busted, $100,000 in Goods Recovered
A man and woman have been arrested in a major, organized retail crime ring in Glendale, California, after detectives found them in possession of more than $100,000 of stolen merchandise and cash,...
View ArticleBreaking News in the Industry: March 26, 2019
Mom, son, 3 others busted in $10M jewelry scheme Five people have been charged in connection with an Atlanta burglary in which thieves made off with jewelry worth as much as $10 million, the Atlanta...
View ArticleOrganized Retail Crime Methods: The Booster-Fence Ecosystem
Organized retail crime (ORC) has been in the crosshairs of shrink reduction efforts for a long time now. But for many retailers, battling ORC has seemed less like a victory story and more like an arms...
View ArticleBreaking News in the Industry: March 28, 2019
Employee pleads not guilty to $3,200 cash theft A former cashier at Sioux City’s now-closed Sears store has pleaded not guilty to stealing more than $3,000 from the store. Sandra Martinez, 39, of South...
View ArticleBreaking News in the Industry: March 29, 2019
Multi-million dollar ORC ring dismantled, 23 busted Officials said a year-long investigation revealed that shoplifters would steal items from retailers, costing them millions of dollars. It targeted...
View ArticleBreaking News in the Industry: April 1, 2019
LP associate stabbed during tussle with shoplifters Police in Durham, North Carolina, are searching for two women in connection with a stabbing that took place at The Streets at Southpoint on Sunday...
View ArticleBreaking News in the Industry: April 2, 2019
Suspect in $15K shoplift charged with ORC A Connecticut woman has been charged with organized retail crime (ORC) after she was caught in a car with more than $15,000 worth of stolen goods in the back...
View ArticleBreaking News in the Industry: April 4, 2019
Feds investigating fatal shooting of suspected shoplifter Federal atuhorities have launched an investigation into possible civil rights violations by a Deptford, New Jersey, police officer who fatally...
View ArticleBreaking News in the Industry: March 1, 2019
Employees collude to steal $100K Armed robber gets 15 years Retailers announce 300 more closings Survey: Tech taking retail jobs? ORC basics Gap spinning off Old Navy
View ArticleBreaking News in the Industry: March 4, 2019
Suspect assaults 2 cops Delivery robots to be tested Employee theft ring Teen suspect found with handgun Teen suspect hit by car ORC ring thwarted
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