Industry News

$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 Loss Prevention Foundation has appointed Kris Vece and Rick Peck to its Executive Committee, recognizing their long-standing commitment to advancing education, leadership, and excellence in the loss prevention industry.

Scott McBride’s journey from the Marine Corps to chief global asset protection officer at American Eagle reflects a leadership philosophy rooted in trust, integrity, and the belief that every team member holds the potential to lead and succeed.

What's new from the Mid-Atlantic ORCA? Conferences, partnerships, resources, and more!

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Spearheaded by the Cook County Regional Organized Crime Task Force (CCROC) and the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office in the Chicago market, a nationwide crackdown on organized retail crime, or “National ORC Blitz,” was implemented on May 30th.

US retailers are rapidly increasing imports through summer 2025 to take advantage of a 90-day tariff pause on Chinese goods, aiming to stock up before back-to-school and holiday seasons amid ongoing trade uncertainty.

Flock Safety LPR cameras and mobile security solutions helped law enforcement identify and arrest suspects involved in major retail thefts and an armed robbery.

Thieves Steal $13M in Illinois Jewelry Store Heist | Woman Accused of Stealing $375K From Perdue in Ghost Employee Scheme | Chicago Man Faces Felony After $400K in Stolen Nike Merchandise Recovered

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!