Tag: organized retail crime
Are Gift Card Scams Funding ORC?
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.
Third Suspect Arraigned in $500K ORC Ring
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...
How to Employ Open-Source Intelligence Techniques to Close ORC Cases
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.
Five Suspects Wanted for Bilking Stores in 11 Counties
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...
Interview and Interrogation Training: ORC Interviewing
It's amazing how often a really great interview plays such an essential role in closing out an organized retail crime case.
Duo returned Play-Doh in hard drive boxes to steal $6,000 from retailer
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...
New Face Recognition Data on Shoplifting Reveals Extent of Organized Retail Crime
An analysis of biometric data from FaceFirst recently revealed that repeat shoplifters are more organized and aggressive than previously known, striking the same retailer...
