We know that your week can get busy, and the time you have to catch up on the news from around the retail loss prevention industry is often stolen away by other things. That’s why the LPM team sifts through headlines from all over the country to bring only the most relevant LP news to you here, in our special weekly news round-up—the perfect bookend to a productive week.
Here’s What You May Have Missed
Thieves Responsible for 200 Home Depot Heists Facing Prison
Sentencing is on hold for a bold retail theft ring that targeted Home Depot stores more than 200 times in multiple counties across the greater Bay Area. The four-man crew simply walked into the stores, grabbed items, and walked out.
Policing Brand Trump: Inside the Rise and Crackdown on Counterfeit Merch
A new lawsuit filed by the Trump Organization sheds light on the sheer scope of the Donald Trump-branded merchandise machine—and the enduring appeal of Brand TRUMP, if an influx of fakes is any indication.
Detroit Man Facing 30th Retail Fraud Conviction
A Michigan man who has 29 previous convictions of retail fraud is now facing charges for another case. He was arraigned on Tuesday for first-degree retail fraud and habitual offender-fourth offense.
Hong Kong Customs Seizes $44M in Counterfeit Goods
In a significant crackdown on counterfeit goods trafficking, Hong Kong Customs has confiscated nearly 67,000 fake luxury items. This action was a part of a coordinated two-week operation involving authorities from mainland China and Macau.
Costco Customers Shocked after Funds Are Drained from Their Gift Cards
A number of Costco digital gift card customers are reporting that their cards have been mysteriously drained of all their money. The retailer has offered few details about what happened, and some affected customers are still struggling to get a refund.
Prop. 36 Leads to Nearly 300 Felony Charges in Fresno County
Fresno, California Police Chief Mindy Casto is now revealing the enforcement behind Proposition 36 as retailers are saying it has slashed retail theft. She said the department has a tactical team that operates every day for retail thefts in progress.
