The Leesburg Police Department is set to hold its second annual Retail Theft Forum next month, aiming to strengthen cooperation between law enforcement and local businesses in tackling the growing problem of retail crime. The forum will take place on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, beginning at 8:00 a.m. at the Ida Lee Recreation Center’s Lower-Level Hall, and is free to attend for retail professionals, security personnel, and community stakeholders.
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Following the positive response to the inaugural event last year, this year’s forum will feature a series of expert-led discussions on topics such as retail theft trends, prosecution strategies, and crime prevention techniques. The program includes presentations from Leesburg Police personnel, representatives from the Loudoun County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office, the Virginia Attorney General’s Office, and a corporate loss prevention specialist.
Leesburg Police Chief Thea Pirnat has underscored the department’s commitment to combating retail theft not only as a business concern but as an issue affecting the broader community. This event is part of an ongoing effort to ensure businesses have the tools and support needed to deter and respond to organized retail crime effectively.
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Attendees will hear from Leesburg Police Sergeant Justin Schumer and Detective Mirza Kadric on current retail theft trends, while Matthew Lowery from the Loudoun County Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney will address legal and prosecutorial considerations. The forum will also include best practices presented by Target Loss Prevention Specialist Valeria Robles and Leesburg Police Officer Chloe Kopnik. Additionally, officials from the Virginia Attorney General’s Office will discuss statewide initiatives, including the VORTEX program.
Doors open at 7:30 a.m. for breakfast and networking. More details and registration information are available at bit.ly/2025LPDRetailForum.
Article by multiple RFHC contributors, based upon information from a press release issued by the Leesburg Police Department
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