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ROSEVILLE, MN — Two Connecticut residents have been arrested in connection with an alleged organized retail theft ring targeting Lululemon stores across the country, with reported losses totaling $1 million. Jadion Richards, 44, and Akwele Lawes-Richards, 45, both of Danbury, were taken into custody on Thursday following an investigation by …

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — The San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) has detained multiple individuals in a series of operations targeting organized retail crime across the city, recovering thousands of dollars in stolen merchandise. Mission Street Operations Yield Results On October 15, SFPD officers detained seven individuals at a retail location …

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. – Authorities are investigating two separate retail theft incidents in State College and College Township, involving stolen merchandise totaling nearly $500. In the first incident, a suspect reportedly stole approximately $475 worth of merchandise from the Target store on W. Beaver Avenue on Nov. 2. The theft …

Trenton, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers are moving forward with comprehensive legislation to combat organized retail crime (ORC), a growing issue that has devastated small businesses across the state. The bipartisan bill, A-4755, is set to be reviewed by the Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee this week, aiming to …

Retail theft continues to pose a significant and costly challenge for businesses nationwide. Despite new security measures, projected losses due to theft could surpass $140 billion by 2025, and climb above $150 billion in 2026, as per recent estimates from Capital One. The bank’s report noted that losses in 2023 …

Encinitas, CA – Two men have been arrested in connection with an organized retail theft spree in Encinitas involving nearly $6,700 in stolen goods, according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office. On August 29, deputies from the North Coastal Sheriff’s Station responded to a reported theft at the REI …

Camarillo, CA – The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office reported the arrests of four individuals suspected of involvement in organized retail theft at the Camarillo Premium Outlets on separate occasions. On October 30, 2024, detectives from the Ventura County Organized Retail Theft Task Force (VCORTTF) responded to a call from Camarillo …

San Jose, Calif. — A man allegedly responsible for a retail theft spree across San Jose has been arrested and is now in custody. Johnny Pena is accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from 113 local businesses, including major retailers such as Home Depot, Lowe’s, Dick’s Sporting …

Salt Lake City — A man was arrested on Monday in connection with a series of thefts from Home Depot stores across Utah, resulting in the recovery of stolen goods valued at over $82,000. Manuel Gonzalez was taken into custody by Utah’s Crimes Against Statewide Economy (CASE) Strike Force and …

Boise, Idaho — Boise Police have apprehended two suspects accused of stealing high-value merchandise from businesses throughout the Boise Valley. The suspects, identified as Francisco Bautista, 49, from Caldwell, and Aliyaah Al-tememy, 20, from Boise, allegedly worked together to target upscale items for resale and pawn. Authorities report that the …