The prosecutors of the Phoenix area break the record for organized retail theft

Phoenix (azfamily) – The Maricopa County Prosecutor’s office says he broke a record of the amount of retailers of retailers organized in a single year.

According to county officials, the office successfully prosecuted 300 cases of organized retail theft (ORC) in 2024, breaking the previous record of 297 in 2019.

The office has also seen the application of the law increase the number of related cases for references. Only this year, the office saw 891 cases, 45% more than 2019.

Last year, Arizona’s family reported a man accused of Steal $ 37,000 in Valley retail products such as Target and Home Depot.

Besides, Three women were accused in early 2024 after the Phoenix police discovered hundreds of thousands of dollars Value of stolen health and beauty products.

“In recent years, ORC has cost the retailers billions. The Impact of ORC is reduced from retailers to consumer, resulting in higher prices, a limited inventory and, finally, store closures. Worse, the ORC contributes to other criminal activities in our communities, such as drug trafficking and people and money laundering, ”said the agency in a press release.

The Maricopa County Prosecutor, Rachel Mitchell, accredited greater collaboration with business owners and law enforcement agencies to help stop the problem.

The agency Recently launched a campaign to raise awareness on the consequences of buying potentially stolen products.

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