We know that your week can get busy, and the time you have to catch up on the news from around the retail loss prevention industry is often stolen away by other things. That’s why the LPM team sifts through headlines from all over the country to bring only the most relevant LP news to you here, in our special weekly news round-up—the perfect bookend to a productive week.
Here’s What You May Have Missed
New Data Shows 22,000 Arrests and $150 Million in Recovered Stolen Goods Across California
Governor Gavin Newsom announced continued progress to prevent and prosecute organized retail theft, including over 22,100 arrests, leading to nearly 17,100 cases referred for prosecution.
$81K ULTA Theft Suspect Arrested After Worker Sees News Report
A woman suspected of stealing more than $81,000 in merchandise from ULTA Beauty stores across the country was arrested July 17 after shoplifting from the chain’s Mentor, Ohio location, police said.
Ex-Employee Accused of Stealing Over $90K From Georgia Resort
A Hamilton woman is facing charges after officials accused her of stealing tens of thousands of dollars from the popular Georgia resort where she worked.
Tennessee Troopers Report Finding $40K in Stolen Cargo During Commercial Vehicle Inspection
On July 22, the Tennessee Highway Patrol’s Nashville Division reported finding $40,000 in stolen cargo during an inspection performed on a box truck in Dickson County, Tennessee.
Michigan Walmart Customers Used Shopping Carts and a Gun to Subdue Man Accused of Stabbing 11
Bradford Gille was charged Monday with terrorism and 11 counts of attempted murder.
Arizona Couple Busted for Allegedly Running a Retail Theft Ring Out of Their Living Room
An Arizona couple was part of an intricate theft operation involving a Bath & Body Works delivery driver and an organized retail theft ring that funneled stolen merchandise to them for illegal resale.