Three suspects were recently arrested by the Fairfax Country Police Department (FCPD) after being linked to an organized retail crime ring that targeted various Ulta stores and resulted in over $190,000 in losses.

Suspects would enter an Ulta location, then use hammers and other tools to smash out glass cases so they could steal high-end fragrances. The suspects would then leave the premises before police showed up. 

“While people were shopping with their families, in broad daylight, the suspects would go in with tools and smash out the glass cases.” 

• Deputy Chief Gregory Fried, Fairfax County Police

Anne Arundel County’s Police Department was able to locate the vehicle used in these thefts thanks in part to assistance from Flock Safety License Plate Reader (LPR) cameras that alerted law enforcement to the suspected vehicle location. 

‍Flock Safety (LPR) License Plate Reader Technology 

“Using advanced license plate readers with AI, police were able to track the suspects to Anne Arundel County.” 

• Tom Roussey, Reporter for 7News 

An investment into Flock Safety LPR Cameras is an investment into protecting your customers, staff, and company assets - by equipping yourself with actionable evidence that can help law enforcement prosecute criminals. 

In this case, the suspects could be identified due to evidence obtained through Flock Safety’s LPR cameras. By implementing LPR cameras throughout your premises, business owners can better ensure they’re equipped with the evidence needed to after criminals. 

LPR cameras work by building a virtual security perimeter around your premises that sends alerts whenever banned/repeat offenders try to enter.  

‍Flock Safety Mobile Security Trailers

In addition to LPR Cameras, businesses should put mobile security trailers into consideration for their security technology stack. Mobile Security Trailers are equipped with flashing blue lights and a talk down speaker that can deliver live and pre-recorded warnings to any trespassers, in order to deter any unwanted activity. 

Mobile Security Trailers are also capable of integrating with LPR cameras to further offer actionable evidence in situations where it’s necessary. 

Better understand the real-world capabilities of LPR cameras, and more, with our recent blog: Flock Safety LPR Cameras Help Bust Massive Retail Theft Fencing Operation in Portland