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- Retail crime is ubiquitous.
- But some cases prove to be more eye-catching than others.
- From an airport iPad heist to a one-woman jewelry thief, here are some standout cases of retail crime.
Retail crime is on the rise.
In 2018, the National Retail Federation estimated that losses from organized retail crime were at "an all time high." The organization estimated that this form of crime costs the industry $777,877 per $1 billion in sales.
But some cases prove to be a bit more shocking than others.
Whether they involved sensational circumstances or a massive haul of millions of dollars, here are seven retail crimes that shook up the whole industry:
