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ORC a hot topic at this week's NRF LP Conference and Expo
Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel spoke this week at the NRF Loss Prevention
Conference and Expo. "South Florida, unfortunately, is one of the top locations
for organized retail crime," Israel said. On average, Florida loses about $100
million in tax revenue because of retail theft. Additionally, here's what
others had to say on the topic: "Organized retail crime hurts, whether it's a
small operation or a national firm," said Dave Dagney, director of national
events at Macy's. "It has the potential to take a small retailer out of
business." And Dave Collins, senior manager of loss prevention at Sterling
Jewelers, said one way retailers can protect themselves is to create a
relationship with local police. "[The police] know who the bad guys are," he
said. (Source
sun-sentinel.com) (Source
bizjournals.com)
N.H. Retailers’ Association presents the 2014 Law Enforcement Partner of the
Year award The N.H. Retailers’ Association recently recognized the
Police Department, and Officer Tracy Hayes in particular, for their efforts in
addressing retail theft, one of the most common crimes in Rochester. During a
recent ceremony, Attorney General Joe Foster presented the 2014 Law Enforcement
Partner of the Year award to Police Chief Michael Allen. The award was given to
Hayes, and the department as a whole. Over the past year, Hayes took the lead on
launching the website Retailerslink.com through which retailers can share
information on retail theft activities and trends in the local area. The
website, which started last year, is available to retailers at no cost.
(Source
fosters.com)
Cross-dressing trio of women wanted for stealing from Dollar General in Lufkin,
TX According to Police, officers were alerted to a theft and once they
arrived at the store, a store employee told police three black females had
walked and filled a purse with different products. The bandits then left without
paying for the goods. One of the employees was able to identify the thieves and
gave officers their names as well as a license plate number for the car they
were driving. Officers have not been able to find the burglars since the report.
A police report shows the thieves took alcohol, electronics and clothing.
(Source
ketknbc.com)
Suspect tried to steal Nicorette, razors from Target
East Lampeter Township Police are looking for a man they say tried to pilfer
nearly $800 worth of Nicorette gum and Gillette razors from the Target Wednesday afternoon. Target Loss Prevention reported that
the suspect concealed 16 boxes of Nicorette gum and four packs of Gillette
razors with a total retail value of $795.84 in a trash bag. Loss prevention
personnel confronted the suspect as he attempted to leave the store. The suspect
dropped the merchandise and ran out of the store. He left the Target parking lot
in a black Mitsubishi coupe. Police say may have pulled off similar retail
thefts at Target stores in Philadelphia, Harrisburg and New Jersey.
(Source
fox43.com)
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