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Two arrested in Fraud Ring hitting The Home Depot in 12
States; over $300,000. In an FBI statement released, the
two men are believed to have been switching UPC codes on
products, purchasing the items for pennies on the dollar.
The men operated the scheme in 12 states from Florida to
Michigan, involving over 100 Home Depot stores. The two men
are accused of making more than 640 returns. They are also
accused of enlisting nearly 20 accomplices to assist them in
the fraud. (Source
mlive.com)
Man tried using false receipt to take two TVs from Watchung
Walmart.
A man attempted to use fake receipts to steal two 32 inch
television, but left the store empty handed. Video
surveillance has been obtained by the Watchung Police
Department and are seeking the identity of the suspect.
(Source
nj.com)
 Cops
Crack Down On Retailers- Fences - Who Sell Stolen Goods in
Chicago A new law in Illinois is allowing police and retailers to
work together to crack down on organized retail theft. On
tables and on the ground in a West Side storage area, the
Chicago Police Department’s asset-forfeiture unit shows off
its latest bust. One official estimated the value at more
than $100,000. Police say one store, School Snack on
Belmont, accepted stolen goods until it was shut down
earlier this week. Two store operators were arrested
yesterday, and police didn’t just take their freedom. They
also took their cars. The investigation originated in Mount
Prospect seven months ago. But what makes it so unique is
the cooperation between police departments and private
retailers. (Source
cbslocal.com)
Sevierville, Tenn., police and retailers form ALERT - "Area
Law Enforcement and Retailer Team" to fight ORC
They focused on Tanger Outlets on the Parkway and
Governor's Crossing Mall on Collier Drive. As soon as an
officer responds to a crime, an alert is sent to all the
other businesses. Under the ALERT program, an e-mail is sent
out to the stores as soon as officers respond to a store
about a crime. Right now, the ALERT system is limited to
just the two main malls, but this summer, officers want to
get businesses throughout the city signed up for the
program. (Source
wate.com) |
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