Courtney Wolfe

$100M in Diamonds, Rolex Watches, Emeralds Stolen in Largest Jewelry Heist in US History | Apple Disables iPhones Stolen in LA Looting | Thousands of Nintendo Switch 2 Consoles Stolen in $1.4M Cargo Theft

The Spring 2025 Issue of LPM is officially here! Inside, find a variety of robust stories for loss prevention professionals, including a look at the retail crime crisis in Albuquerque, RILA's research on the underreporting of retail theft, how collaboration and legislation can curb strategic cargo theft, teens wreaking havoc in stores, and so much more!

AI technology is helping retailers reduce checkout losses by detecting fraud, predicting theft, and improving overall efficiency without compromising the customer experience.

Retailers face rising teen-driven disruptions fueled by social media, prompting calls for stronger security, community partnerships, and balanced policies.

Shoplifter's Arrest Foils Potential Mass Casualty Event in Minnesota | Pawn Shop Owner, Workers Arrested in Multi-Million Dollar Retail Theft Ring | California Gov. Newsom Announces 14,133 Prosecution Referrals in the Fight Against Retail Theft

Senators Reintroduce Legislation to Combat ORC | Shoplifter in Store Owner's Death Remains on the Lam, but New Arrest Made | Former Employee Sentenced for Stealing Over $200K from Furniture Store

Police Link Raid of Texas Home to $100M Retail Theft Ring with Ties to Mexican Cartel | Man Dies While Trying to Stop Theft of $10 Face Masks | Georgia Suspect Named Speedy Gonzalez Arrested for $20K Walmart Shoplifting Spree

2 Hurt in South Carolina Walmart Shooting | New Jersey Governor Signs Bill to Protect Businesses Against Retail Theft | Suspected Walgreens Killer Had Grudge Against Large Pharmacies

2 Charged in $1.7M Heist of Jewelry Store | Houston Man Beaten to Death Outside of Gas Station | Retail Theft Bust at Outlet Mall Leads to 80 Arrests

San Francisco DA Charges Man in 21 Retail Thefts at Walgreens, CVS Stores | South Carolina Governor Signs ORC Bill into Law | DEA Finds $5M of Meth Hidden in Case of Blueberries Near Texas Border