Shoplifting and organized retail crime (ORC) continue to impose heavy costs on retailers worldwide. According to the National Retail Federation, theft and inventory shrink led to an estimated $112 billion in losses in 2022. As these challenges escalate, retailers are increasingly turning to benefit denial solutions—technologies and strategies designed to …
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – The holiday season is a critical time for both shoppers and retailers, with spending—and theft—on the rise. In 2022, American households averaged $3,800 in retail spending during December, contributing to a nationwide holiday retail tab of $531.8 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Alongside this surge, …
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BALTIMORE, MD – Four men have been indicted for their alleged involvement in a criminal organization responsible for over $800,000 in retail burglaries and thefts across six Maryland jurisdictions, the Maryland Office of the Attorney General (OAG) announced. The defendants, identified as members of the theft ring, face charges of …
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QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) — One of the largest organized retail theft operations in the history of Queens has been busted with millions of dollars in seized stolen goods recovered.
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On Tuesday, Gov. Gavin Newsom promised a crackdown on organized retail theft coinciding with the holiday shopping season. This comes on the heals of two…
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PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL — Authorities have dismantled a sophisticated retail theft ring targeting high-value items such as laundry detergent, luxury fragrances, and designer clothing. Over the course of a four-month investigation, law enforcement uncovered connections to more than 35 thefts across South Florida, totaling over $15,000 in stolen merchandise. …
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Two Kent County residents are facing charges following thefts and related crimes that occurred at Tanger Outlets in Rehoboth Beach last weekend. Troopers were called to the complex to investigate a shoplifting incident. According to Delaware State Police, a woman who was identified as a suspect provided a false name …
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LIVERMORE, CA — Three individuals were arrested Tuesday night in Livermore after allegedly stealing nearly $9,000 worth of grocery items, police said. The incident began around 8:45 p.m. when a woman walking her dog alerted an officer about three people seen stealing from the Lucky store on Portola Avenue before …
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LOS ANGELES, CA — The California Highway Patrol’s (CHP) Border Division Cargo Theft Interdiction Program (CTIP) Unit recently recovered stolen beauty products valued at approximately $3.67 million in a significant operation targeting organized retail crime. The recovery highlights the effectiveness of CHP’s Organized Retail Crime (ORC) units, which operate in …
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TRENTON, NJ — A bipartisan bill aimed at curbing organized retail crime statewide has advanced in the New Jersey State Assembly. Assembly Bill 4755 proposes tougher penalties for repeat offenders and enhanced protections for retail employees. Sponsored by Assembly members Joe Danielsen (D-17), Alex Sauickie (R-12), and Heather Simmons (D-3), …
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