Organized Retail Crime (ORC)

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

Join us April 24th at 2 p.m. Eastern Time for an eye-opening webinar that delves into the complex world of investigating internal losses within the retail industry.

National Retail Federation Executive Vice President of Government Relations David French released a statement following the introduction of the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025.

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

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 March, 2025.

The RCC's 2025 Retail Secure Conference brought together industry leaders to discuss the latest challenges and solutions in retail crime, cybersecurity, fraud prevention, and collaboration, emphasizing the importance of coordinated efforts to ensure a safer future for the retail sector.

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

The article by Christina Burton explores how understanding criminal decision-making through frameworks like CRA(A)VED and CAPTURED can aid in preventing theft and organized retail crime by focusing on product characteristics and criminal behavior.

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 available on-demand now.