daily-independent logo
Log in
CRIME, BUSINESS

Law enforcement looking to curtail ‘organized retail crime’

Even though the trend of swallowing laundry detergent pods for online videos has waned, that’s still a common item to be stolen from Valley stores, local officials say.

That’s just one of the many nuances of what law enforcement and the retail store industry call “organized retail crime.”

Valley law enforcement agencies and an Arizona trade association have made it a point to stay up on the latest trends in theft items, methods, people involved and ways to stop them.

You must be a member to read this story.

Join our family of readers starting at $5 for your first month and support local, unbiased journalism.

Already have an account? Log in to continue.

Otherwise, follow the link below to join.

Please log in to continue

Log in

Other items that may interest you

Board of Supervisors sets public hearing for e-bike and e-scooter ordinance

East Valley store sells $200K Powerball winner

Trump, GOP don’t embody the Cowboy Code

Deer Valley Unified candidate Q&A: Board Member Roles

Most popular stories in Daily Independent

Water top issue at chamber’s Scottsdale City Council candidate forum

Fentanyl dealer sentenced to prison for Mesa overdose death

Man dies in collision with vehicle in central Phoenix

Maricopa County Recorder presents early election plan to Board of Supervisors