Retail Crime

Twenty retail loss prevention leaders joined a delegation from the National Retail Federation (NRF) on May 14 in Washington, DC.., to continue the education of congressional and Senate representatives on the effects of ORC and keep up the momentum on the CORCA legislation.

Amid high rates of property crime, police staffing challenges, a fentanyl crisis, and widespread social instability, Albuquerque has emerged as an unexpected hotspot for retail theft, prompting retailers and law enforcement to push for reforms, partnerships, and tougher enforcement to turn the tide.

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 Chicago Police Department’s Organized Retail Crime Task Force secured charges against a 22-year-old offender who stole more than $43,000 worth of merchandise from a Streeterville business.

Nationwide Coordinated Retail Crime Crackdown Results in Hundreds of Arrests | Colorado Cop Kills Alleged Shoplifter with Vehicle | Blowtorch Burglars Hit Another Jewelry Store in Encino

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 May, 2025.

Vision-Language Models (VLMs) combine computer vision and natural language processing to enhance retail loss prevention by not only detecting suspicious behaviors in real-time but also providing contextual understanding and actionable insights.

Thieves Get Away with $2M in Cash and Merchandise in Jewelry Store Heist | Woman Accused of Making Phony Kidnapping Claim to Escape Shoplifting Arrest | Hammer-Wielding Crooks Steal Thousands of Dollars Worth of Pokemon Cards

This article explains how CAP Index applies routine activities theory to help businesses assess vulnerabilities and reduce crime risks by addressing the convergence of offenders, targets, and guardians.

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