Retail Crime

Retail violence is rising sharply in Australia, the UK, and the US, driven by factors like economic pressures, organized crime, and societal shifts, posing significant challenges for businesses, employees, and consumers.

The snow is melting and the Spring thaw is here—but that is not the only thing that is heating up! It’s time for our annual ORCAS in ACTION March Madness webinar on Thursday, March 27th from 2 – 3:30 p.m. ET.

Jaythan Gilder, 32, of Houston, Texas, allegedly swallowed hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of stolen Tiffany jewelry in Orlando, Florida after being apprehended by police.

The growing gift card industry has become a target for fraud, with organized crime groups exploiting vulnerabilities for scams and money laundering.

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

As the supply chain continues to grow more complex, the challenges associated with keeping the supply chain secure become more sophisticated as well.

Leaders from top LP organizations and VPs of LP across a diverse range of retailers were asked a series of in-depth questions to uncover the current state of LP. Discover their insights here!

DA Rages at Courts as Suspected $16K Walgreens Thief Is Released | Former Officer Sentenced to 3 Years for Killing Shoplifting Suspect | Former CSULB Athletics Employees Charged with Conspiracy to Commit Grand Theft of $36,000

To give you a better feel for the vast impact of the ORC problem, we have provided a glimpse into just a few of the incidents that took place in the month of February, 2025.

Nike Heist Network Executes Train Robberies Worth $2M in Premium Sneakers | Burglars Who Busted Through Jeweler’s Wall Stole $12M in Goods | Illinois ORCA Releases Video Highlighting the Fight Against ORC