KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Overland Park Police Department conducted a National Organized Retail Crime (ORC) "Stop the 'Lift" Operation over the weekend to target retail theft.

The goal of the operation was to fight these crimes by enhancing partnerships with local retailers and increasing law enforcement presence.

During the two-day "Stop the 'Lift" campaign, uniformed officers and undercover detectives made numerous contacts and seven arrests.

The goal of the operation was to strengthen relationships between law enforcement and retail businesses, apprehend retail theft offenders, gather intelligence on ORC networks and deter future retail theft activity.

The department said increased police presence and tight coordination with retailers were key components of the proactive enforcement.

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