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California’s Crackdown on Organized Retail Theft Nets $6.5M in Stolen Goods Seized
California recovered 113,245 stolen items worth nearly $6.5 million so far this year as a result of a crackdown on organized retail theft, Governor Gavin Newsom announced last week. From January to ...
Shoplifting Ring Allegedly Stole $2M in Cosmetics, Clothes to Sell Abroad
A shoplifting ring that stole nearly $2 million in clothes and beauty products from Macy's and other well-known stores in the U.S. and then resold them in New York City and the Dominican Republic has ...
Arrests Made in Ring Suspected of Stealing $1M in Lululemon Clothes
A Connecticut couple has been charged in Minnesota with being part of a shoplifting ring suspected of stealing around $1 million in goods across the country from the upscale athletic wear retailer ...
Florida Considers Stiffer Penalties in Retail Theft Crackdown
Earlier this week, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced proposed legislative action to curb the growing nationwide retail theft and porch piracy trend. In 2022, retailers across the country lost ...
Reports of Shoplifting in 2023 16% Higher Than in 2019
An increase in reported shoplifting incidents appear to be higher, in part, due to a rise of such crimes in New York City, posits a new report by the Council on Criminal Justice. Reported shoplifting ...
California Taps Highway Patrol to Fight Retail Theft During Holiday Season
The state of California has launched an organized retail crime crackdown as the holiday season begins. Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the California Highway Patrol (CHP) will increase efforts ...
Target Announces Store Closures to Combat Theft, Keep Employees Safe
Target announced it will close nine stores across four states, effective Oct. 21, to combat organized retail crime and for the safety of employees and customers. Despite investing heavily in ...