Retail Crime

As professionals in the retail space, it's our responsibility to keep up with the methods and tactics used by thieves when it comes to organized retail crime (ORC). These days, improving technologies equal potentially increased profits in the eyes of theft groups.

As part of a 2015 civil lawsuit, an Omaha jury ordered a discount store to pay Richard "Dave" Moore, who was convicted of shoplifting from the retail store, $750,000 for injuries he received from a loss prevention officer.

A third suspect in a theft ring was arraigned Aug. 21 in Dearborn Michigan's 19th District Court. Deon Davey, 19, of Detroit was charged...

Contributing Writer Garett Seivold examines the practice of using open-source intelligence (OSINT) in criminal investigations in a feature article for the latest issue of LPM Online.

Twenty hours of Internet searching sparked an idea that led to one fraudster stealing $6,000 from local stores and causing numerous customers to be stuck with useless gift cards they had legitimately purchased or received as gifts.

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) has issued a “Wanted” announcement for five people on multiple charges related to racketeering and grand theft. According...

It's amazing how often a really great interview plays such an essential role in closing out an organized retail crime case.

Polk County investigators in Florida are looking for two men suspected of replacing hard drives with Play-Doh to get fraudulent refunds from Target. The...

An analysis of biometric data from FaceFirst recently revealed that repeat shoplifters are more organized and aggressive than previously known, striking the same retailer...