Flock License Plate Readers Help Portland Police Dismantle Retail Theft Fencing Operation

Portland police dismantled a large-scale retail theft fencing operation centered around stolen gift cards. The investigation revealed that a local business allegedly purchased stolen gift cards from shoplifters at discounted rates and resold them online for profit.

Multiple individuals connected to the operation were arrested, and law enforcement seized a significant amount of stolen property. The takedown marks a major milestone in Portland’s ongoing efforts to disrupt organized retail crime networks operating across the region.

According to law enforcement, Flock License Plate Reader (LPR) cameras deployed across multiple retail locations throughout Portland played a key role in the investigation, helping bring a case that spanned several years to a close.

Extending Threat Awareness Beyond Store Entry

Flock Safety LPR cameras capture vehicle images as cars enter and exit parking lots, day and night, giving businesses visibility beyond just the store entrance. This expanded awareness enables retailers to collect actionable evidence that can be quickly shared with law enforcement to support investigations into organized crime rings like this one.

With Flock’s Vehicle Fingerprint® Technology, security, asset protection, and loss prevention teams can search footage using detailed vehicle attributes, such as make, color, decals, or roof racks, alongside time and location filters. This makes it easier to connect incidents across multiple locations and identify repeat offenders.

Stop Repeat Offenders Before the Next Incident

Flock allows businesses to add vehicles of interest to a Custom Hot List, triggering real-time alerts whenever those vehicles are detected by Flock cameras. This proactive approach helps teams act before repeat offenders return and cause further harm.

Build a Virtual Security Perimeter Around Your Property

By investing in Flock Safety, businesses are better equipped to protect customers, employees, and assets, while also providing law enforcement with the evidence they need to investigate and prosecute organized retail crime.

Learn more about how Flock Safety helps retailers combat organized retail crime and build safer shopping environments for their communities.