Retail Theft & ORC

Shoplifting trends and organized retail crime (ORC) rings and fencing.

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boston.com > news > crime > 09/13/2026 > shoplifting-attempt-at-dorchester-cvs-escalates-into-stabbing-police-say

Shoplifting attempt at Dorchester CVS escalates into stabbing, police say

19+ hour, 24+ min ago   (276+ words) A physical fight over an attempted shoplifting incident at a CVS in Dorchester on Friday ended with a 60-year-old woman allegedly slashing the suspect in the chest with a knife, authorities said. Officers responded around 10:50 a.m. to the CVS at 468 Blue…...


calgaryherald.com > news > city-of-calgary-advises-against-shoplifting-bylaw-for-theft-under-100

Shoplifting bylaw for theft under $100 not advisable say City of Calgary officials

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (693+ words) Move would duplicate the criminal code says report Citing potential constitutional challenges and the risk of wading into federal jurisdiction, city officials are advising against a councillor’s proposal to develop a bylaw that penalizes theft under $100. The proposed amendment to…...


calgaryherald.com > news > two-people-face-189-charges-in-investigation-involving-fraudulent-costco-purchases

Two people face 189 charges after police investigate allegedly fraudulent Costco purchases

3+ week, 1+ hour ago   (362+ words) Police allege the accused defrauded a northeast Costco of $30,000 by using altered barcodes Two Calgarians are facing a laundry list of criminal charges after a police investigation linked to fraudulent purchases at Costco using doctored bar codes. A news release…...