by Esther Alcaraz | Sep 22, 2025 | Blog
By Esther Alcaraz, Esq. Businesses know all too well that a shoplifter walking out the door isn’t the end of the story. What often goes unseen are the cases that never truly reach a conclusion in court. These are the “unfinished cases”, incidents where an arrest...
by Constanza Trebilcock | Aug 26, 2025 | Case Studies
OverviewIn a major Northern California retail crime case, ALTO partnered with the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office and a national retail chain to secure accountability against a serial shoplifter responsible for stealing nearly $25,000 in high-demand...
by Constanza Trebilcock | Aug 21, 2025 | News
Independent research shows stronger legal outcomes, fewer dismissals, and safer stores when ALTO supports retail crime cases. The Loss Prevention Research Council (LPRC) has released a new independent study confirming the measurable impact of ALTO’s prosecution...
by Constanza Trebilcock | Aug 15, 2025 | News
August 2025. Retail crime is evolving at a rapid pace, and prosecutors across the U.S. need new tools and strategies to respond effectively. To support this mission, ALTO partnered with CeriFi LegalEdge, the National Retail Federation (NRF), and leading district...
by Miranda Reyes | Apr 21, 2025 | Case Studies
On July 9, 2024, a department store in San Francisco experienced a theft carried out by a prolific repeat offender known for targeting local retailers. Thanks to a prompt incident report, the individual was apprehended the same day of the incident This case...
