Wednesday , 4 February 2026

Cops collar suspected organized retail thieves accused of stealing nearly $9,000 in products

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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The California Highway Patrol’s Border Division Cargo Theft Interdiction Program Unit recently made a significant recovery, seizing stolen beauty products…

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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Committee clears bill strengthening penalties for organized retail theft

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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Couple arrested in Minnesota alleged to be behind $1M Lululemon theft conspiracy

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 …

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San Francisco Police Make Numerous Arrests Amid Heightened Efforts to Combat Retail Theft

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 …

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Police search for State College theft suspects, including $475 in merch from Target

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 …

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New Jersey must combat organized retail crime

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 …

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Retail Theft’s Rising Impact on Business and the Push for Legislative Solutions

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 …

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Two arrested in connection with organized retail thefts in Encinitas

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 …

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Four Arrested in Organized Retail Theft Incidents at Camarillo Premium Outlets

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 …

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