Some Northern California district attorneys receive funding to fight organized retail crime
In a new crackdown on organized retail crime, some Northern California district attorneys are now getting new tools to root out the criminal enterprises.
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In a new crackdown on organized retail crime, some Northern California district attorneys are now getting new tools to root out the criminal enterprises.
Rise in "organized" retail crime is threatening the safety of employees and customers, according to Target.
On Thursday, California awarded over $267 million to 55 cities and counties to increase arrests and prosecutions for organized retail crime. A press conference about the issue is being held at 10 a.m. Friday.
Officers have arrested a pair of suspected grocery store shoplifters who made off with about $1,700 in meat from several local stores.
Nordstrom closed the doors of its five-story department store in San Francisco on Sunday, ending a 35-year run as the city suffers a retail exodus.
The California Highway Patrol said they arrested two Oakland residents and recovered more than $85,000 in stolen merchandise following a retail theft investigation involving items sold at flea markets.
Dick's Sporting Goods warned Tuesday that retail theft is damaging its business and would lead to lower annual profits.
Authorities say two retail theft suspects with shopping carts full of merchandise were caught red-handed outside the Rocklin Target store.
After more than two decades, the Old Navy store at the corner of Market and 4th Street plans to shut its doors on July 1 when its current lease expires.
The decision by San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins not to file charges against a security guard in the killing of suspected shoplifter Banko Brown will get a review from California Attorney General Rob Bonta, his office announced Tuesday.
While shoppers check their lists, the department says its Property Crimes Unit is checking for thieves near stores.
Black Friday marks the start of the holiday shopping season, and with it, organized retail theft is top of mind for California law enforcement agencies and shoppers.
