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
2 Men Accused of Stealing Over $140K in Walmart Theft Scheme
The Arizona attorney general’s office announced that two men have been indicted in their role in an organized retail theft scheme targeting Walmart stores across the state.
Shoplifting Surges 20% to Two-Decade High in England and Wales
Shoplifting offenses in England and Wales increased by 20 percent in the year ending March 2025 to hit a two-decade high, according to official data. And retailers say the reality is much worse.
Armed Portland Man Hides in Target Store Rafters After Confrontation with Security Guard
A knife-wielding Portland, Oregon man was arrested Monday after he hid for hours in the rafters of a Target store following a confrontation with a security guard. The man allegedly threatened the guard with a knife and hatchet.
Guitar Center Employee Allegedly Charged Over $5K to Credit Cards Belonging to ‘Rude’ Customers
A Guitar Center employee in Ohio has admitted that he copied a customer’s credit card and used it to make personal purchases that were charged to that account. The theft was flagged by the customer after he noted a transaction he did not recognize.
Thieves Stole Over $5M in Electronics and More from Semis
A group of men have been found guilty of at least ten interstate cargo thefts that resulted in the loss of over $5 million worth of electronics, Victoria’s Secret merchandise, and Bose speakers.
Former Walmart Manager Faces 2 Years in Prison for $238K Embezzlement Scheme
A former Walmart employee accused of stealing nearly $238,000 from the store faces two years in prison under an offer extended by state prosecutors. Under the offer, he would plead guilty to first-degree larceny.
