retail crime
What You Need to Know About California’s New Retail Theft and Property Crime Laws
A number of laws addressing organized retail crime, retail theft and retailers' rights came into effect last…
California Highway Patrol Arrests 117 Suspects During ‘Operation Holiday Watch’
The statewide operation also led to the recovery of 767 items including apparel, footwear and fragrances.
Retail Crime Up More Than 90% Since 2019, NRF Says
The National Retail Federation's latest study shows alarming upward trends in shoplifting, organized retail…
California Task Force’s ‘Shoplift With A Cop’ Blitz Leads to Arrest of 37 Suspects
The Ventura Organized Retail Crime Task Force conducted a sting operation in collaboration with Target…
Porch Piracy is Harshing the Holiday Vibe, Experts Say
While package thieves are becoming bolder, consumers, retailers and logistics providers aren't taking the…
Exclusive: JD Sports Canada Uses AI as Secret Weapon Against Fraud and Policy Abuse
The sportswear retailer works with startup Yofi, which uses AI to connect datapoints that can help identify…
California Law Enforcement Touts Black Friday Retail Crime Busts
California law enforcement groups had their hands full during the holiday shopping blowout, engaging in sting…
CA Police Nab Suspect for Stealing $35K of Women’s Apparel From Macy’s Stores
The Citrus Heights Police Department arrested a suspect who stole women's sportswear and apparel from several…
California Voters Pass Tough-on-Crime Ballot Measure to Address Retail Theft
Passed by an overwhelming majority of Golden State voters, Prop. 36 will implement harsher penalties for…
CHP Busts Retail Theft Ring That Stole From T.J. Maxx, Burlington
The California Highway Patrol's Organized Retail Crime Task Force arrested four individuals who boosted…
‘Flash Robbery’ at Los Angeles Area Mall Leads to Six Arrests
The Los Angeles Police Department said that $90,000 worth of merchandise was stolen "within seconds."
Trump Floats ‘One Really Violent Day’ of Retail Crime Enforcement
Days after police arrested Florida men for burglarizing a Trump store, the former president said police…
Class Action Accuses Walmart of Allowing ORC on Marketplace Due to Insufficient Merchant Vetting
A new class action targets the superstore giant, accusing it of allowing organized retail crime against…
California’s Organized Retail Crime Task Force Touts Surge of Arrests in August
California's ORCTF is on track to surpass its total enforcement numbers from 2023 following arrests and…
Congresswoman Calls on eBay, Amazon, Facebook to Share Info on Stolen Goods
Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) requested information from major e-commerce marketplaces about…