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
California law enforcement apprehended a suspect accused of running a massive organized retail crime operation, uncovering a warehouse stuffed with millions of dollars worth of Nike merchandise in the process.
Northwest DC Safeway Installs Security Gates to Deter Shoplifting
A Safeway supermarket in Northwest D.C. has installed new security gates as part of a plan to deter shoplifting.
Los Angeles DA Announces 200 ORC Cases Filed in 2023
On Thursday afternoon in front of gathered media from across Los Angeles County, District Attorney George Gascón announced that “approximately 200” organized retail theft cases involving adult and juvenile defendants have been filed by the office.
Spokane WA Business Owner Uncovers Employee Theft Exceeding $30,000
A business owner on the 100 block of N. Vista Road discovered a significant theft by an assistant manager, leading to a police investigation and arrest.
San Jose Police Arrest Duo Linked to Over 70 Retail Thefts
San Jose police have arrested two men in connection with dozens of organized retail thefts across the city, the department announced Wednesday.
NYPD Tests ‘Old School’ Tactics in the Bronx to Combat Shoplifting
Bronx stores are using WhatsApp and calling officers directly in new NYPD test to combat shoplifting—and they say it’s working.