Grandma and Granddaughter Caught Shoplifting
On the busiest shopping day of the year, the Saturday before Christmas, police said 53-year-old Cornelia Vance tried to slip past security at the...
Shoplifting Suspect Faces Involuntary Manslaughter in Death of Grocery Employee
Charges have been filed against at least one of two shoplifting suspects accused of pushing a grocery store employee who hit his head and...
Liars, Lying, and Lies
The first thing we should consider when examining lying is the differing cognitive aspects of the liar and truth teller. The truthful person knows they didn’t do the crime, while the liar knows they did and must hide that information from others. There are multiple ways for interviewers to identify liars.
VIDEO: Shows Tenacious Shoplifter Stopped by a More Tenacious LP Team
Security footage captured the moment when a female Best Buy employee destroyed any hopes an attempted shoplifter may have had to escape from the...
VIDEO: ‘Sophisticated Crooks’ on Camera Stealing High-End Items
A group of sophisticated crooks hit up several stores in the Pacific Heights neighborhood recently walking away with high-end items worth thousands. They told...
Gift Cards: The Fastest Gift this Season May Lead to Even Faster Fraud
As the holidays quickly approach, consumers are looking for fast and easy gifts with many turning to the convenience of gift cards. Also, for...
Desperate Woman Caught Shoplifting for Holiday Meal; Surprised with Groceries
She knew it was wrong when she did it, but she was too desperate to care. Sarah Lindgren, 61, of Oakdale, Minnesota, was scanning...
Happy Holidays from Loss Prevention Magazine
As 2019 draws to a close, the LPM team wishes to thank our readers for their support of the magazine. Because of you, we...
The Hidden Price of Climate Change for the Retail Industry
According to some, apparel retailers are one of the biggest contributors to climate change. Fortunately, many are receiving the message that they need to turn to sustainable business practices to protect both the environment and their brand.
Building a Department Store of the Future
Neighborhood Goods is a new type of department store based in Plano, Texas, with 40-plus brands integrated into a cohesive design that promotes a unique customer experience and storytelling from store staff.