Nationwide coordinated retail crime crackdown results in hundreds of arrests, authorities say

1. Nationwide crackdown on retail crime led to hundreds of arrests across 28 states. 2. Home Depot reports investigated organized retail crime incidents up double digits year-over-year. 3. Retail theft incidents increased by 93% and associated dollar losses by 90% since 2019. 4. New felony thresholds may encourage more rigorous prosecution of retail theft crimes. 5. Collaboration between retailers and law enforcement is crucial to combat retail theft.