Boca Raton Macy’s Employee Arrested for Organized Fraud
A 63-year-old worker faces fraud charges after police found stolen merchandise valued at over $900.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Financial Crime
Police in Boca Raton arrested Clive Michael Downer, a 63-year-old Macy’s employee, on charges of organized fraud. Authorities allege that Downer stole merchandise totaling $934.08 over several months.
Why it matters
The arrest highlights ongoing efforts by retail loss prevention teams and local law enforcement to address organized theft within local businesses. The incident underscores the focus on internal security protocols at high-traffic retail locations.
Clive Michael Downer was arrested by Boca Raton police on an organized fraud charge following a retail loss prevention investigation. He currently faces allegations involving the theft of merchandise valued at $934.08.
The players
Clive Michael Downer
He is a 63-year-old painter who was employed at the Macy’s store located in Boca Raton.
Boca Raton Police Department
This local law enforcement agency is responsible for investigating crimes and maintaining public safety within the city of Boca Raton.
Macy’s
This national department store chain operates the retail location at 5700 W. Glades Road where the alleged fraud occurred.
The details
Downer, who worked as a painter at the Macy’s located at 5700 W. Glades Road, allegedly concealed items on a portable clothing rack used for his painting tools. Investigators recovered $124 worth of goods from a work vehicle after observing Downer leaving the store.
Timeline
April 1, 2026, marks the start of the period during which Downer allegedly began stealing merchandise.
October 23, 2026, is the date on which Boca Raton police arrested the suspect.
6 a.m. was when loss prevention officers began monitoring Downer on the day of his arrest.
6:52 a.m. was the time Downer exited the store with the items on the day of his arrest.
Legal Context
This arrest aligns with a broader trend of rigorous application of Florida’s organized fraud statutes to address internal retail inventory losses. The case reflects how local law enforcement agencies prioritize the prosecution of systematic theft identified by store loss prevention units.
Residents should be aware that local retailers are increasingly utilizing enhanced monitoring and coordination with police to secure their locations. These security measures may lead to increased police presence or scrutiny at major commercial centers like the one on Glades Road.
The takeaway
Retailers continue to tighten internal oversight to protect inventory against organized theft schemes. Employees should be aware that unauthorized removal of goods, regardless of the method, is subject to strict criminal prosecution under state fraud laws.
Further reading
Learn more about local investigations in the Financial Crime section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WTVX.
