Organized retail crime

Organized retail crime (ORC) refers to professional criminal enterprises ranging from regional gangs to international crime rings and other organized crime focusing on retail environments. Operations can include truckjacking, shoplifting, smash and grab, cargo theft, and cargo diversion. One person acting alone is generally not considered an example of organized retail crime. Working in teams, some may create distractions while others steal items judiciously, indiscriminately or violently. Often, they are stocking up on specified items at the request of a leader. It is not uncommon for ORC operations to involve accomplices working in the retail store or corporation.

The FBI estimated in 2010 that the losses attributed to organized retail crime were as high as $30 billion a year.

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