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
14 Arrested in Largest Home Depot Theft Ring Ever
Authorities in Southern California announced on Tuesday the arrest of 14 people accused of running what they called the largest organized retail theft operation targeting Home Depot in the company’s history, with nine facing felony charges.
Milwaukee Tool Employee Accused of Stealing Over $1M in Tools
More than $1 million in tools was stolen from Milwaukee Tool, allegedly by an employee who shipped the tools to himself and others without paying, according to investigators.
New York Retail Theft Declines by 12% After ORC Crackdown
Following a spike in organized retail theft in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced new measures to crack down on these crimes that included over $40 million to support targeted law enforcement initiatives.
St. Louis Man Convicted of Stealing $200K Through Kohl’s Cash Scheme
A St. Louis man was convicted of using Kohl’s Cash coupons to steal more than $200,000 worth of merchandise from the store. He did this by devising a method to spend Kohl’s Cash twice without the company noticing.
Customers Were Locked Inside a Chicago Store with Thieves
Charges are pending against two men after a dramatic attempted theft on the South Side of Chicago. Multiple customers were inside the store when the store’s metal security gate suddenly came down, leaving them locked inside with the thieves.
TikToker Is ‘Overthrowing Amazon’ by Returning 110-Pound Anvils
A TikTok prank involving 100 pound anvils and Amazon Prime’s free return policy has gone viral, raising questions about waste, small sellers, and who really pays for convenience.
