Police target Las Vegas retail theft rings with RAPP program LAS VEGAS -- Metro is training undercover police officers on how to bust professional thieves who target stores. The police began the training program in the summer and have made 17 arrests and recovered thousands of dollars in stolen merchandise. Sgt. Seifert leads RAPP, or Retail Apprehension Prevention and Partnership. The program uses undercover officers to pose as shoppers in local stores and malls. More officers will be dedicated to the program in the coming weeks as the holiday season nears. (Source 8newsnow.com)


ORC couple hitting Wal-Marts in Washington state A child is part of the scheme that allows thieves to walk away with cash instead of shoplifted items. It starts with a cash receipt found discarded in the Wal-Mart parking lot. The receipt is as good as gold to this pair who, with a child present, have hit at least eight Wal-Marts in the region. "She presents the merchandise. She presents the receipt. There's nothing for the employee to question," said Puyallup Police Det. Mike Lusk. The cash for those items is handed over, and the crime is complete. They've busted the female and are looking for her accomplice. (Source komonews.com)