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Evidence Over Politics
What Works Best to Curb Organized Retail Crime

By the D&D Daily staff

Organized retail crime (ORC)—coordinated theft and resale of merchandise—costs U.S. retailers tens of billions annually. Evidence shows the most effective solutions combine enforcement, technology, partnerships, and targeted policy changes.

1. Stronger law enforcement and prosecution

Coordinated crackdowns, such as multi-state task forces, have led to hundreds of arrests in recent operations. Lowering felony thresholds for theft and prioritizing prosecution of repeat offenders increases deterrence.

2. Public–private and interagency partnerships

Collaboration between retailers, law enforcement, prosecutors, and industry groups is critical. Joint efforts allow for better intelligence sharing, faster investigations, and more efficient use of resources.

3. Advanced surveillance and analytics

AI-powered video surveillance, facial recognition, mobile cameras, RFID tagging, and license-plate readers help detect suspicious activity in real time and support successful prosecutions.

4. Targeting resale channels

Tighter regulation of online marketplaces and better tracking of high-risk transactions, such as bulk gift-card sales, makes it harder for stolen goods to be resold, reducing the financial incentive for organized theft.

5. Evidence-based enforcement

Using data to identify crime “hot spots” and focus on the most prolific offenders ensures resources are concentrated where they will have the greatest impact.

Summary

The most effective ORC strategies are multi-pronged: coordinated enforcement, modern technology, legal reforms to curb resale opportunities, and strong partnerships between public and private sectors. When guided by data and implemented collaboratively, these measures can significantly reduce organized retail crime.


Trump vs. Washington D.C.
How D.C. crime became a symbol — and a target — for MAGA and beyond

Monday’s 80-minute news conference represented a culmination of Trump’s campaign against D.C. crime, and of his supporters’ embrace of his efforts to do something about it.

Moments after signing an executive order giving himself control of D.C.'s police force, President Donald Trump painted a dystopian picture of the city he wants to “take back” from crime.

Mobs of teenagers roam the streets, the president told the country from the White House briefing room on Monday. A “band of roving thugs” beat a member of his own administration. Law-abiding residents and visitors alike agonize over trips to national monuments, the grocery store and even the mailbox, worried about becoming victims of rampant, random crime.

Trump has been talking about the country’s violent urban areas for years, fueling his political ascent with dire and often exaggerated and inaccurate portraits of violent crime in big cities. He has scored political points about killings in Chicago and Baltimore and protests in Portland and Minneapolis. He has singled out policies such as cashless bail and court practices that advocates rehabilitating teen offenders rather than sending them off to prison — arguing that liberal politicians bear as much blame as remorseless killers.

As a result, the MAGA movement has embraced the critique as a core tenet. “The laws are weak,” said Jeanine Pirro, the former Fox News host now serving as Trump’s U.S. attorney for D.C. “I can’t touch you if you’re 14, 15, 16, 17 years old, and you have a gun.”

Administration officials also fought attempts to put crime statistics into perspective. When critics cited data from the Metropolitan Police Department that the violent-crime rate had fallen to a multiyear low, the White House’s rapid-response account on X asked, “How much violent crime is good with you” and accused the D.C. police of “cooking the books.”   washingtonpost.com


California Gov. Newsom Escalates War with Trump Over Crime
Newsom Press Release: California’s homicide, violent crime rates down amid Trump’s continued assault on states nationwide
California has brought down crime in nearly every major category. Based on data released by the California Department of Justice, nearly every major crime category, including violent crime and homicides, dropped in 2024.

Recently, President Trump deployed military assets in Washington, D.C. to “rescue our nation’s capital from crime, bloodshed, bedlam and squalor and worse,” repeating a playbook he used in the Los Angeles region in early June.

Trump also mentioned Los Angeles, Oakland, and other major cities in which he would similarly seek to deploy troops or federal law enforcement. Although there was a nationwide spike in crime during President Trump’s first term, California made the choice to invest in — not abandon — its families.

California’s 2024 homicide rate is now the second lowest it has been since at least 1966. The overall number of homicides in California decreased by nearly 12% since 2023.

The state’s homicide rates have historically been lower than those in many other states. According to CDC data from 2022, the latest year available for all states, Alabama’s homicide rate was 152% higher than California’s, Oklahoma’s was 41% higher and Arkansas’ was 100% higher.

In 2024, nearly every major crime category declined, including violent crime, property crime, homicides, aggravated assaults, motor vehicle theft, burglary, and robbery. In addition, total full-time criminal justice personnel increased 1.9% from 2023 to 2024.

- Violent Crime Rate: ↓ Decreased 6%
- Property Crime Rate: ↓ Decreased 8.4%
- Homicide Rate: ↓ Decreased 10.4%
- Burglary Rate: ↓ Decreased 9.1%
- Robbery Rate: ↓ Decreased 6.3% gov.ca.gov


'Project Carts and Robbers' Targets Theft Hot Spot in Canada
Canada: Police push targets shoplifting hot spot: 'Won't be tolerated'

Project Carts and Robbers took place over four separate days in July at a commercial complex identified as the city’s hotspot for thefts.

A spike in retail thefts across St. Thomas has prompted the city’s police department to respond with a push aimed at deterring shoplifting.

Project Carts and Robbers – an operation launched by St. Thomas police – took place over four separate days in July at 1063 Talbot St., a commercial complex with the highest number of reported thefts and shoplifting incidents in the city, St. Thomas police spokesperson Samantha Wakefield said.

She described “consistent reports about losses, safety concerns for staff and disruptions to daily operations” at that address. She added: “Theft won’t be tolerated in St. Thomas.”

The results of the push included 17 criminal charges, the recovery of a $16,000 stolen vehicle, the seizure of about $100 in recovered merchandise and one gram of fentanyl.

Walmart and the Real Canadian Superstore are among the businesses in the retail mall and police said they worked alongside security from both stores. lfpress.com


More Evidence that Prop 36 is Working in California
Prop 36 prioritizes drug treatment for repeat offenders as retail crime falls
Proposition 36, the new state law tied to a decrease in retail theft, also offers a path forward for repeat drug offenders. Proposition 36 empowers prosecutors to crack down on retail theft and also places a new emphasis on drug crimes.

The law establishes a new court process prioritizing time in treatment over jail. "It's obviously about accountability, but it's really about rehabilitation," District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp said during a recent interview.

Smittcamp and her prosecutors can now pursue "treatment-mandated felonies." "It is about having that option if they don't get with the program and do what they need to do, which is stop the theft and get into treatment if they have a drug problem," she said.

The latest data reviewed by Action News reveals that in seven months, county prosecutors have filed 48 treatment-mandated felonies. Three are undergoing drug treatment programs, and six more could soon be sentenced. abc30.com


UK: Cracking down on retail crime

Trump says D.C. has been 'overtaken' by crime. Here's what the data says.
 

Retailers are under more pressure than ever to prevent theft, ensure employee safety and maintain business continuity across stores. Criminal activities are on the rise, and they can severely disrupt operations, leading to financial losses and a tarnished reputation. Workplace security not only safeguards assets and sensitive information but also protects employees and visitors, fostering a safe and productive environment.

Hiring off-duty law enforcement is a proven way to level up your retail security strategy. Off-duty personnel are uniquely positioned to deter criminal activities, respond swiftly in emergencies and provide an added layer of protection. By integrating off-duty law enforcement into your security strategy, you can create a safer, more secure workplace environment.

Protos Security's workplace security blog explores ways that off-duty law enforcement can benefit retailers and increase workplace safety by:

• Creating Safer Store Environments: Law enforcement provides a strong visual deterrent and offers peace of mind to both employees and shoppers.

• Deterring Theft and Workplace Threats: Regular patrols, surveillance and expert situational awareness reduce the risk of crime before it starts.

• Responding Swiftly to Emergencies: Off-duty law enforcement react quickly to high-stress situations, minimizing harm and restoring order with calm precision.

When you need trained law enforcement, Protos Security offers second- to-none coverage through the nation’s largest off-duty law enforcement network. With 60,000 off-duty personnel and more than 1,400 agencies, we provide expertise when and where you need it.

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Massive Business Email Compromise Scam
Ghanaian Nationals Extradited to US Over $100M, BEC, Romance Scams

Three Ghanaian men have been extradited to the US over $100 million fraud involving romance scams and business email compromise targeting individuals and companies.

The FBI and the Department of Justice (DoJ) have announced the extradition of three Ghanaian nationals accused of being part of a large-scale criminal operation. The individuals, namely Isaac Oduro Boateng, Inusah Ahmed, and Derrick Van Yeboah, arrived in the US on August 7, 2025, and are facing charges for their roles in a scheme that stole more than $100 million from dozens of victims. A fourth suspect, Patrick Kwame Asare, has not yet been apprehended.

The indictment (PDF) alleges that these men were high-ranking members of a criminal organisation based in Ghana that ran two primary types of fraud: romance scams and business email compromises.

In romance scams, the criminals created fake online identities to trick vulnerable people, often older men and women, into believing they were in a loving relationship. Once they gained the victims’ trust, they would convince them to send money or help launder funds from other victims.

The group also used business email compromises (BEC). This type of fraud involves tricking companies into wiring money to fraudulent accounts. The scammers would likely pretend to be a trusted business partner or a company executive to convince employees to make the payments. The stolen money was then laundered and sent to West Africa.

US Attorney Jay Clayton stated, the accused allegedly “led and participated in an international fraud ring that engaged in a massive conspiracy to defraud vulnerable people and steal from businesses.” hackread.com


Prolific Ransomware Group Taken Down
DOJ, international partners take down BlackSuit group's infrastructure

BlackSuit has been among the most prolific ransomware gangs in recent years, targeting government agencies, critical manufacturing companies and healthcare firms.

The U.S. government and seven international partners have seized the computer servers of the BlackSuit ransomware group and more than $1 million in cryptocurrency that it laundered, the Justice Department said on Monday.

The FBI, the Secret Service, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations and the IRS’s Criminal Division worked with authorities in Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Lithuania, the U.K. and Ukraine to take down four of BlackSuit’s servers and take over nine of its web domains.

BlackSuit, also known as Royal, has been among the most prolific threat actors in recent years. The group has targeted at least 450 organizations since 2022 and collected more than $370 million in ransom payments, according to ICE. The group has engaged in sophisticated data-exfiltration and extortion operations, often using phishing attacks to gain initial access to its targets.

As previously reported, the group was linked to attacks against the city of Dallas and many users of a vulnerable Citrix product. It also launched ransomware attacks on healthcare facilities and manufacturing firms, according to CISA. cybersecuritydive.com


Executives Targeted by Threat Actors
APT groups are getting personal, and CISOs should be concerned
Instead of focusing only on corporate systems, some APT groups are now going after executives in their personal lives. Home networks, private devices, and even family members have become targets.

This approach works because executives often work remotely, store files in cloud accounts, and stay active online. These behaviors open doors for attackers, especially when personal networks are not monitored or protected at the same level as corporate infrastructure.

APT groups may begin with basic reconnaissance. They monitor public posts, check for social media clues, or use open-source data to understand a target’s habits. From there, they can send phishing emails to personal addresses, try to access home routers, or infect a shared device with malware.

They are patient. Once inside, they may wait weeks or months before taking further action. helpnetsecurity.com


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Skokie, IL: 3 arrested for $10,000 retail theft spree in Cook County
Three people have been arrested for stealing $10,000 worth of merchandise from retails stores across Cook County. The Cook County Sheriff’s Office said on Monday, July 21, sheriff’s police investigators learned two women stole merchandise from an Alo store in Skokie and left the store in a black Chevrolet with no registration. Later that same day, sheriff’s police pulled over a black Chevrolet in Chicago’s Auburn Gresham neighborhood for not having registration. While searching the vehicle, investigators found bags containing Alo and Lululemon merchandise with sensors still attached, according to officials Police took the male driver and two female passengers into custody. Detectives identified the two women as 20-year-old Tekiah White and 22-year-old Breauna Martin. They then discovered both White and Martin were involved in previous retail thefts at Ulta stores in Chicago and River Forest. They also learned White and the driver of the Chevrolet, identified as 22-year-old Tyshun Williams, were involved in previous thefts at a Lululemon store on Rush Street in Chicago, according to investigators.  wgntv.com


Charles County, MD: Waldorf Man Indicted In Over $18,000 Multi-County Theft Spree Targeting Home Depot, Lowe’s, And Verizon
A 30-year-old Waldorf man has been indicted by a Charles County grand jury following a months-long investigation into a series of brazen, high-value thefts from retail stores across Charles and Calvert counties, with total losses exceeding $18,000. A bench warrant has been issued for the arrest of Geremy Malik Jackson, who is now wanted on multiple felony theft charges. The indictment, filed on July 25, 2025, consolidates several cases from a crime spree that allegedly began in February 2025. According to charging documents, Jackson is accused of repeatedly targeting the Home Depot and Lowe’s stores in Waldorf. In a series of incidents in February and March, he allegedly walked out of the stores with shopping carts filled with thousands of dollars in high-value power tools, simply ignoring employees and bypassing all points of sale.   thebaynet.com


Charlotte, NC: Update: Man sentenced for stealing weapons during south Charlotte gun store break-in
A 21-year-old was sentenced to prison Tuesday for stealing multiple weapons from a licensed firearms dealer in Charlotte, Russ Ferguson, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina, announced. According to court records, on February 20, 2024, Moses crashed a stolen vehicle into Carolina Sporting Arms Company on South Boulevard, with the intent to steal firearms. After breaking into the store, Moses and an accomplice stole 20 firearms, including 18 handguns and two long guns. The stolen guns were valued at more than $14,000.  qcnews.com


Summit County, UT: Deputies investigate $3,000 theft from Kimball Junction business

Santa Clarita, CA: Grand theft suspect hits same Santa Clarita store twice in 9 days