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Colorado Springs Police Warn Against Retail Theft Using Counterfeit Receipts

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The Colorado Springs Police Department issued a warning advising that discarding store receipts outside a business could provide information to thieves for online resale. This warning followed an October 14 investigation where suspects were arrested for suspected shoplifting and using counterfeit receipts. Investigators recovered a machine used to create fake receipts, along with stolen merchandise and suspected illegal drugs, from the suspects' vehicle.

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Why it matters

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The incident highlights ongoing retail crime involving the use of counterfeit documentation and online marketplaces. Such activities increase operational costs for businesses through loss prevention and inventory loss, while also affecting the integrity of online commerce.

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Who's involved

  • Colorado Springs Police DepartmentLaw enforcement agency that issued the warning and conducted the investigation.
  • Derek WilsonPublic information officer for the Colorado Springs Police Department.
  • Colorado SpringsCity where the police department operates and the incident occurred.

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