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Balducci's plan for retail theft in King County includes more detectives, prosecutor
KING COUNTY, Wash. — New funding to fight organized retail theft is now part of the campaign platform for Claudia Balducci, who is seeking to become the next King County executive.

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King County prosecutors report significant progress in combatting retail crime | Westside Seattle
 As of June this year, King County Prosecutors have filed 142 retail theft cases.
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Stopping Rising Retail Crime Requires a Layered Approach to Security
A recent survey from the National Retail Federation revealed that 50 percent of retailers are more concerned with retail crime than they were just one year ago.
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Western WA leaders to share plans to address retail theft
A group of local leaders is expected to announce their plans to address retail theft.

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Senate hearing shines light on organized retail theft
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – Lawmakers are sounding the alarm over a surge in organized retail crime, warning that criminal enterprises, not petty shoplifters, are driving a wave of thefts that’s devastating businesses across the country.

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The misperception of shrink and its impact on organized retail crime
It’s time to set the record straight — claims that ORC losses are inflated due to inventory shrink are inaccurate

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3 suspects accused of stealing $143,000 in merchandise across Puget Sound
Police say the trio of suspects stole over $143,000 of merchandise from multiple stores.


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Attorney General Ferguson convenes Washington Organized Retail Crime Theft Task Force
SEATTLE — Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced today the creation of a statewide Organized Retail Crime Theft Task Force. 

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Stolen goods sold on Amazon, eBay and Facebook are causing havoc for major retailers
How organized retail crime is fueled by stolen goods on Amazon an Facebook Marketplace.

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