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State leaders, law enforcement look to target rise in organized retail crime

Two Little Rock residents, Latrina Banks and Gary Hunt, were charged with felony theft for stealing from retailers, according to Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin.
The evidence suggested that Banks and Hunt were involved in a coordinated effort to steal from retailers, with a total theft amounting to roughly $900 from HomeGoods.
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes and 37 other attorney generals called for federal measures to combat organized retail theft, citing over $121 billion in losses.
Coresight Research indicated that 2025 could see a higher number of store closures than 2024.

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Attorney General Griffin, 37 AGs call for stricter penalties on organized retail crime

In a coordinated effort to call for stiffer penalties regarding organized retail crime,

2 days ago·Little Rock, United States

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NW Arkansas Democrat gazzette

AG says 2 involved in retail theft scheme | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Two Little Rock residents charged with felony theft earlier this month were working together to systematically steal from retailers, Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin said this week.

3 days ago·Arkansas, United States

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Arizona joins coalition asking Congress to tackle organized retail theft

(The Center Square) - Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes cosigned a letter with 37 other attorney generals asking Congress to draft a bill to crack down on organized retail theft.

4 days ago·United States

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State leaders, law enforcement look to target rise in organized retail crime

Just this week, state police detectives arrested two people in New Haven in connection with thefts around New England.

5 days ago

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WirePoints Illinois Financial News

IL Attorney General urges congressional action on organized retail theft – WCIA (Champaign)

In their letter, Kwame Raoul and the coalition of 38 attorneys general of U.S. states and territories said legislation introduced in the 118th Congress would expand upon and synchronize state and federal efforts through the creation of a retail crime coordination center inside the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. But the bill was never signed into law.

6 days ago

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