In this episode of Retail's Most Wanted, Detective Roland Burk of the Orem Police Department reveals how a Monday morning email led to breaking a major ORC case spanning multiple states with over $100,000 in stolen merchandise.

On this episode of Retail’s Most Wanted, we sat down with Anne Sagins, Executive Director of ILORCA (Illinois Organized Retail Crime Association), and Rob Karr, President & CEO of IRMA (Illinois Retail Merchants Association).

On this episode of Retail’s Most Wanted, we sat down with Malachai Smith and Orlando Torres from Heritage Grocers Group as they share their expertise in combating organized retail crime

On this episode of Retail’s Most Wanted, we sat down with Melissa Wacha, Director of Asset Protection Operations and Investigations at Meijer. With over 20 years of retail experience, Melissa has demonstrated exceptional skill in driving innovation, building cross-functional relationships, and developing effective leadership strategies to protect assets and ensure operational excellence.

On this episode of Retail’s Most Wanted, we sat down with Trish Curran, Director of National Investigations at Home Depot, to discuss what steps Home Depot is taking to fight against retail crime.

On this episode of Retail’s Most Wanted, we sat down withCraig Reynolds and Jay Ruzycki of the Vancouver Police Department to discuss the international work being done to combat ORC.

On this episode of Retail’s Most Wanted, we sat down with expert Howard Mergler, who serves as President of the Mid-Atlantic Organized Retail Crime Alliance (MAORCA) and Regional Director of Law Enforcement for the Coalition of Law Enforcement and Retail (CLEAR).

On this episode of Retail’s Most Wanted, we sat down with ssistant Attorney General Michael Steckel and Special Agent Steve Temelko from the Michigan FORCE (Fraud and Organized Crime Enforcement) Team for their insights on investigating and prosecuting organized retail crime cases in Michigan, and their innovative approaches to combating sophisticated theft networks that target retailers across the state.

On this episode of Retail’s Most Wanted, we sat down with Matt Holland from Axon to discuss evolutions in retail crime prevention using Axon’s innovative technology.

On this episode of Retail’s Most Wanted, we sat down with Matt Kelley and Derek Boggs from LiveView Technologies to discuss their upcoming Investigations Town Hall.

On this episode of Retail’s Most Wanted, we sat down with Rachel Mitchell, the Maricopa County attorney, to discuss how her office is addressing organized retail crime (ORC).

On this episode of Retail’s Most Wanted, we sat down with Greg Totten, President of the California District Attorney’s Association, to talk about the recent passage of Prop 36.

On this episode of Retail's Most Wanted, John Matas, president of Blacklight Consulting and former head of investigations at Macy's, shares his expertise on the evolving landscape of organized retail crime (ORC).

On this episode of Retail's Most Wanted, John Matas, president of Blacklight Consulting and former head of investigations at Macy's, shares his expertise on the evolving landscape of organized retail crime (ORC).

Episode 33 dives deep into the FBI's approach to combating organized retail crime with a member of their Major Thefts team. The conversation reveals the scale of the problem, with $112 billion in retail shrink reported in 2022, of which a significant portion is attributed to cargo theft. The FBI views these crimes as part of broader organized crime efforts and employs strategies such as building partnerships with local law enforcement and retailers, and focusing on dismantling entire criminal networks.

In this episode of Retail's Most Wanted, we dive deep into the world of cybersecurity challenges facing the retail industry. Sam Sabin at Axios sheds light on why, amidst the AI buzz, cybersecurity experts are taking a measured approach - focusing on proven threats like ransomware while carefully exploring AI's potential benefits in the fight against retail crime.

Frank Patercity, Kroger's director of corporate security investigations, shares insights on the evolving landscape of organized retail crime (ORC).

As cyber threats evolve, retailers need to stay ahead. RH-ISAC facilitates crucial information sharing among its 270 member companies to combat emerging risks. Suzie Squier, President of the Retail & Hospitality Information Sharing and Analysis Center (RH-ISAC), discusses the evolution of cybersecurity threats in retail and the importance of collaborative defense.

Jonathan Gold, VP of supply chain and customs policy at the National Retail Federation, highlights the complexity and scale of ORC in this episode. ORC now encompasses cargo theft, gift card fraud, and other illegal activities to obtain goods for profit. Criminal networks have developed their own sophisticated supply chains for stealing and distributing goods. Impact extends beyond retailers to employees, consumers, communities, and the national economy and will require cooperation from retailers, law enforcement, and policymakers to combat effectively.