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
3 Arrested in Major Southern California Retail Theft Ring
Three people have been arrested in what authorities with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department are calling a major ORC case. Detectives launched an investigation into the suspects after they committed an “Estes Robbery” at a retail business.
Retailer Turns to Social Media to Track Down Shoplifters
A Canadian small business owner with stores in Vancouver and Toronto says she no longer reports crimes to the police and is relying solely on social media to hold criminals accountable.
Duo Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Nearly $40K Worth of Lululemon Clothes
Things turned sour for a pair of suspects earlier this month when police said they stole almost $40,000 of merchandise from an Atlanta lululemon store. Officers returned the clothing, which totaled 440 items worth $38,709.59.
New Jersey Pet Store Owner Shot in Face with Crossbow Weeks after Theft of $7,000 Parrot
A New Jersey pet store owner is now at the center of an attempted homicide investigation after its owner was shot in the face with a crossbow—just weeks after a $7,000 parrot was stolen from her.
12 Arrested, 19 Wanted in Theft Operation at Dollar General Stores in North Carolina
Authorities in North Carolina announced the arrest of 12 people as part of an ongoing investigation into criminal acts at Dollar General stores. Deputies also provided a list of 19 other individuals who are wanted in connection to the operation.
Police Seek Help in Identifying Suspects in $1,000 Cigarette Theft
The Oklahoma City Police Department is seeking information on two individuals suspected of stealing approximately $1,000 worth of cigarettes. According to police, the cigarettes were stolen from a convenience store.
