Sunday , 22 March 2026

Retailers & Law Enforcement Build Upon Anti-Theft Collaboration

More than 100 district attorneys participated in store walkthroughs last year in order to find better ways to tackle retail crime.

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Prolific Organized Retail Booster Bernard Appel Convicted In Court

SAN FRANCISCO—On Friday, July 19, 2024, the SFDA’s Office reported that Bernard Appel, 32, was convicted and sentenced to 2 years imprisonment after…

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Four teens steal $6,400 in merchandise from sporting goods store, police in Thurston County say

Four adult teens, ages 18 and 19, were arrested last week after they stole merchandise from Dick’s Sporting Goods at Capital Mall, according to Olympia…

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Retail theft prevention is a booming business

Retail theft crimes in Kings County remain well below peak highs recorded a decade ago, but the threat of destruction to property, loss of revenue and increasing insurance rates is leading to a booming business in theft-prevention devices.

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State Capitol: Target vs. Shoplifters — Villainized by Corporate Lobbying with the Newest California Bill

By Vy Tran SACRAMENTO, CA — Assembly Bill 1990 was first introduced to the California state legislature here at the beginning of 2024 by Assemblywoman.

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Woman with 5 prior retail theft convictions charged in Kohl’s retail theft

A New Jersey woman with five prior retail theft convictions is free on $2,500 unsecured bail after being arraigned earlier this month on a felony retail…

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Thinking of shoplifting? It’s not worth the cost: Paralegal expert

Shoplifting and retail theft have become a $5 billion annual problem and the Retail Council of Canada (RCC) is concerned about thefts becoming more brazen…

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NY State Police arrest 359 people in months-long retail theft crackdown

A months-long retail theft crackdown by New York State Police has led to the arrest of 359 people. Since March 16, State Police have been partnering with…

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Deschutes Co. Asks For State Grant To Combat Organized Retail Theft

BEND, OR — Organized retail theft is a growing problem in Central Oregon. Deschutes County District Attorney Steve Gunnels says it happens in every corner…

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Man indicted for organized retail crime, shoplifting throughout the Valley

A 31-year-old man was indicted for 42 counts of organized retail crime and shoplifting throughout Maricopa County, authorities said Friday.

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