Tag: shoplifter
Retail Theft and the Science of Stealing
When thinking of retail theft, many envision teenagers shoplifting candy bars. Obviously, it’s much more than that. More than $44 billion in merchandise goes...
You Can’t Make This Stuff Up – May 2016
Woman claiming to be Jesus charged with shoplifting
A woman who allegedly wheeled a cart of merchandise out of a Dollar General without paying for...
A Look Back, a Glimpse Forward
There were many different kinds of stories that dotted the digital landscape in 2014, many highlighting the scope and reach of loss prevention in...
Staying Informed: Is It Really That Important?
If it wasn't your company, would it matter to you which retailers were breached over the last six months, or how it has impacted...
Rite Aid’s Loss Prevention Strategy Yields Data-Driven Results
EDITOR'S NOTE: Robert "Bob" Oberosler is group vice president of loss prevention for Rite Aid, one of the nation's leading drug store chains with...
Day 1 of the 2016 RILA Asset Protection Conference
The Retail Industry Asset Protection Conference is now in full swing in Dallas. This year’s conference kicked off with introductory statements from Lisa LaBruno,...
You Can’t Make This Stuff Up – April 2016
Sometimes, a Selfie Is Not Such a Good Idea.
You shouldn't steal things, it's against the law. However, if you were going to steal someone's...
Organized Retail Crime Gangs Targeting Optical Goods
Reports indicate that security in the United States has worsened in many arenas since September 11, 2001. Many crime-fighting resources are being focused specifically...