Portland police dismantled a major retail theft fencing operation involving stolen gift cards. The scheme centered around a business that allegedly purchased stolen gift cards from shoplifters at discounted rates and resold them online for profit.

Authorities arrested multiple individuals connected to this operation and seized a substantial amount of stolen property. This bust is part of a broader effort by law enforcement to combat organized retail crime in the Portland area.

It was confirmed that Flock Safety LPR cameras, used within multiple stores throughout Portland, helped with the investigation that has finally closed after several years.  

‍Extending Threat Awareness Beyond Store Entry

Flock Safety's LPR Cameras capture images of the back of vehicles that enter and exit parking lots both day and night. This allows business owners to get actionable evidence that they can share  with law enforcement, helping combat organized crime rings like the suspects in the above story. 

Your security, asset protection, and loss prevention teams can also easily search footage based on time, location, and detailed vehicle criteria using patented Vehicle Fingerprint® Technology. 

‍“Although my police department and I have always been a strong team, Flock keeps communication flowing and the teamwork opportunities current. I value my job dearly and as anyone would, I want to protect what I value. Flock has been one of my greatest aids in doing so.” 

• Asset Protection Associate

‍Shine a Light on Fraudulent Events 

Security professionals can search Flock to see when a specific vehicle has entered and exited their parking lots over the past 30 days to help draw connections between multiple ORC events. 

‍Ban Specific Vehicles from Entering Your Premises

Flock allows you to add vehicles of interest to a Custom Hot List so you get alerted immediately whenever they pass your Flock Safety LPR Cameras. This frees you to ban repeat offenders before they can pose another threat. 

‍Build a Virtual Security Perimeter Around your Parking Lot

By investing in Flock Safety, businesses are in a better position to protect their customers, staff, and company assets while being more capable of offering actionable evidence in any crimes that may occur on their premises. 

Better understand how Flock Safety can help you combat organized retail crime within your business. 

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