An investigation that ultimately resulted in theft charges this week is a good reminder of the wealth of information contained in lottery records. In the particular case involved, a man who once worked at a central-Iowa supermarket faces charges in the theft of lottery scratch tickets from the store.
You’ve heard us say many times that the layers of security associated with lottery tickets allow them to easily be tracked.
We commend the Brick Street Market & Café for noticing that something appeared to be amiss with its ticket inventory and then seeking our help and law enforcement assistance to investigate. We know that product shrinkage is one of the biggest issues in the retail environment today.
As a society, we may never be able to stop people from trying to commit crime, but we need to have strong procedures in place to prevent and catch them when they do.
We’re always available to help answer questions and assist our retailers and customers in reviewing situations involving lottery products. We know that is an important part of maintaining the security and integrity of the Iowa Lottery.
We keep security reminders as a permanent feature on our website to provide you with lots of information you can use. If you ever have a concern about Iowa Lottery products or operations, please call us at 515-725-7900 or email us at [email protected].
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