Overview

• The coordinated operation spanned 28 states with over 100 law enforcement agencies teaming up with more than 30 major retailers
• Authorities focused on organized groups that stage targeted thefts of merchandise for resale on secondary markets
• Retailers such as Ulta Beauty, Walgreens, Home Depot, Target and Macy’s supplied critical incident data and on-site support
• Since December, Cook County’s State’s Attorney has filed 1,450 felony retail theft charges after lowering the felony threshold to $300
• Participating jurisdictions are now consolidating shared intelligence from the blitz to inform ongoing investigations and future crackdowns