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Oscar has been with ALO for over a year, starting with the company in 2024. Before his promotion to Senior Director Asset Protection & Safety, he served as Director Asset Protection and Safety. Prior to ALO, he spent more than seven years with Equinox as Senior Regional LP Manager. Earlier in his career, he held LP roles with 24 Hour Fitness, Bloomingdale's, Nordstrom and JCPenney. Congratulations, Oscar!

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Interface Systems Launches TamperShield, Proactive Alarm Monitoring Technology That Detects System Tampering Before a Break-In

TamperShield performs automated communications checks, enabling faster detection and response when criminals attempt to disrupt alarm communications.

St. Louis, MO (November 5, 2025) – Interface Systems, a leading managed service provider delivering business security, networking, and business intelligence solutions to multi-location enterprises, today announced the launch of TamperShield, its breakthrough monitoring technology designed to identify alarm system interference before an intrusion occurs.

Traditional alarm monitoring only reports once an alarm is triggered. TamperShield continuously verifies that the alarm panel can communicate properly, providing faster visibility into communication failures, device tampering, and system health issues. The result is greater alarm uptime, faster threat awareness, and stronger protection for businesses that cannot afford downtime in their security operations.

TamperShield is currently compatible with DMP and Honeywell alarm panels, allowing organizations to upgrade their monitoring capabilities without a complete system replacement. When an alarm panel is unable to communicate, an alert is sent to Interface's monitoring centers to notify customers and engage law enforcement, ensuring continuous protection and immediate situational awareness.

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Retail Crime Fighters Recognized at Mid-Atlantic LP Conference
State AG Platkin, law enforcement officials honored at conference for combating retail crime
The New Jersey Food Council, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA), and the Delaware Food Industry Council (DFIC), hosted the 2025 Mid-Atlantic Loss Prevention Conference and Expo in late October at Forsgate Country Club in Monroe.

The event brought together retailers, law enforcement officials, and security professionals from across the Mid-Atlantic region to address security issues facing the food industry.

This year’s conference focused on technology’s role in asset protection and the fight against organized retail crime, in addition to a security update on the 2026 FIFA World Cup event with games to be held in the New Jersey/Pennsylvania region.

Serving as Master of Ceremonies, Ed Rohena of Albertsons/ACME and Vice-Chair of the NJFC Loss Prevention Committee said, “This year, we were especially proud to celebrate the passage of New Jersey’s landmark organized retail crime law in April 2025. Attorney General Matt Platkin and his office played a pivotal role in advancing this legislation and continue to be strong partners in protecting our businesses and communities.”

Chief Deputy Attorney General Patrick Schulte and Supervisory Special Agent Aaron Vitale of the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General detailed their office’s success in dismantling organized retail theft rings across the Commonwealth.

Throughout the luncheon ceremony, the NJFC and PFMA recognized several outstanding professionals for their contributions to loss prevention and public safety:

Attorney General Matt Platkin, honored with the Retail Law Enforcement Achievement Award for his leadership in advancing New Jersey’s new organized retail crime law.
Sgt. Steven DeAngelis of the New Jersey State Police, recognized for strengthening partnerships between law enforcement and the private sector.
Sgt. Ryan Tighe of the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office, honored for his professionalism and partnership as he pursued an EBT Fraud Investigation.
The Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General Organized Retail Crime Unit, cited for its groundbreaking work investigating and prosecuting complex, multi-state retail theft operations. roi-nj.com

CA's ORC Crackdown: $8.6M in Stolen Goods, 800 Arrests, 500 Investigations
New laws result in Calif. cracking down on organized retail theft with 800 arrests
Governor Gavin Newsom released a statement stating that with new laws and 800 arrests, the California Highway Patrol continues its efforts to take down organized retail theft with operations statewide.

As Halloween is over and the holiday shopping season is almost underway, Newsom highlighted how California’s commitment to tackling organized retail theft statewide is showing results. This leverages a nation-leading new law and years of state investments to combat crime.

Newsom said so far this year, the state’s Organized Retail Crime Task Force has made nearly 800 arrests, conducted over 500 investigations and recovered over 150,000 stolen goods with an estimated retail value of $8.6 million.

“With every arrest and every stolen item seized, we are sending a message loud and clear: California does not tolerate organized retail theft. It’s a message we’ve been sending for years,” Newsom said. “Through meaningful partnerships between state and local law enforcement, we are ensuring our communities are safer and that our businesses can keep thriving.”

Newsom stated that the ORCTF, with CHP as the lead, works with state, local and federal partners to fight retail crimes statewide.

Between the inception of the task force from 2019 to Sept. 30, Newsom mentioned that officers have been involved in over 4,050 investigations, leading to the arrest of nearly 4,600 suspects and recovered over 1.4 million stolen goods valued at approximately $60 million. yahoo.com

The Great Debate Over Violent Crime in U.S. Cities
US crime data: Trump’s ‘hellhole’ cities don’t back his claim, homicide rate over 40% down

Homicide rates across major US cities dropped sharply — by over 40 per cent in some — during the first nine months of 2025

Homicide rates have continued to decline across major US cities — by more than 40 per cent in some communities — during the first nine months of 2025, Axios reported, citing newly accessed data.

The findings come even as US President Donald Trump has repeatedly deployed or threatened to deploy National Guard troops to what he calls “hellhole” cities to combat crime.

But the numbers paint a very different picture, showing sharp drops in killings in several of those same cities, including Washington DC, Memphis, Chicago, and Portland.

Data from 67 law enforcement agencies compiled by the Major Cities Chiefs Association (MCCA) showed that overall homicides fell by 19 per cent in the first nine months of 2025 compared to the same period last year.

Some cities saw dramatic declines — Buffalo, Denver, Orlando, and Seattle recorded drops of more than 40 per cent, while Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, and Las Vegas saw reductions of 25 per cent or more. Portland, a city Trump once described as “like living in hell,” reported a 39 per cent decline, and Memphis — where National Guard troops were deployed in September — saw a 19 per cent fall in homicides. firstpost.com

Canada's New ORC Bill
Bill C-14 Lands: A Major Win for Retail Crime Reform
The federal government has introduced Bill C-14, recognizing organized retail theft as an aggravating factor in sentencing — a major win for retailers and a direct result of RCC advocacy. Minister Sean Fraser’s office confirmed: “We were pleased to incorporate several of the requests put forth… including the bill’s creation of a new aggravating factor to address organized retail theft.”

RCC will continue pushing for practical implementation, stronger coordination across police and courts, public reporting tools, and targeted funding to ensure real results for businesses and communities. retailcouncil.org

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Building Trust, Protecting People:
Why Loss Prevention Is a Career With Purpose

The most meaningful part of the work is the ripple effect. A store that feels secure invites community trust. An associate who feels protected stays longer. A customer who witnesses fairness instead of confrontation leaves with loyalty.

By the D&D Daily staff

Ask most people what loss prevention professionals do, and they’ll picture someone focused on catching wrongdoers. Those in the field know it’s much bigger than that. Every day, LP teams protect not just inventory -- but people, integrity, and trust.

A career in loss prevention can be deeply fulfilling because it sits at the intersection of safety, technology, and human connection. LP pros are problem-solvers and storytellers; they turn data into decisions, chaos into calm, and incidents into lessons that strengthen the business. There’s pride in that -- seeing how your work directly impacts company culture, customer experience, and even the careers of others around you.

It’s also one of the few retail paths where purpose meets progression. The field evolves constantly -- facial recognition, AI-driven analytics, ORC task forces, and cross-department collaboration with HR, legal, and operations. Every year brings new challenges that stretch both technical skill and emotional intelligence. Few jobs require you to balance empathy with enforcement as seamlessly as LP.

But perhaps the most meaningful part of the work is the ripple effect. A store that feels secure invites community trust. An associate who feels protected stays longer. A customer who witnesses fairness instead of confrontation leaves with loyalty.

That’s what makes loss prevention more than a career -- it’s a calling. You’re the bridge between safety and service, between doing the right thing and helping others do the same. In an industry that’s increasingly driven by metrics, LP remains grounded in something human: the belief that security and integrity are worth defending.

It’s not about catching bad actors. It’s about building good systems, strong teams, and safer environments for everyone. And that’s a purpose that never goes out of style.

More Retailers Make AI Part of the Shopping Experience
Walmart introduces AI tools for in-store and online holiday shopping

The retailer’s latest AI investments span its app, supply chain and customer service operations.

Walmart introduced a suite of AI-powered shopping experiences in-store and online in preparation for the kickoff to the holiday season, the company announced last week.

The Walmart app now includes a feature that lists deals available at the customer’s current store; a tool that lets customers search for items online and receive directions to their location within the store; and the ability to make wish lists that can be sorted by product aisle.

Customers who use the Walmart app while in-store spend 25% more on average than those who visit the store but don’t use the app, according to Tracy Poulliot, senior vice president of shopping experiences at Walmart U.S. retaildive.com

Most Job Cuts in October Since 2003
US layoffs for October surge to two-decade high, Challenger data shows
Company announcements of layoffs in the United States surged in October as AI continued to disrupt the labor market.

Announced job cuts last month climbed by more than 153,000, according to a report by Challenger, Gray & Christmas released Thursday, up 175% from the same month a year earlier and the highest October increase since 2003. Layoff announcements surpassed more than a million in first 10 months of this year, an increase of 65% compared to the same period last year.

Tech firms led the job cuts in the private sector, followed by retailers and the services sector, the global outplacement company said. Cost-cutting was the top reason for the layoffs in October, followed by artificial intelligence, while "DOGE Impact" was the leading reason for job cuts in 2025.

The outplacement and executive coaching firm said America’s labor market continued to normalize after a pandemic-era boom, but also cited “AI adoption, softening consumer and corporate spending, and rising costs” as key factors putting companies under pressure. cnn.com

Robots Can Improve Inventory Accuracy
IHL Group: Retailers see this technology as key to inventory accuracy
Retailers report an inventory accuracy problem, but have identified a primary solution.

Persistent inventory inaccuracy is undermining the trust between retailers and the consumer brands that fill their shelves, according to research from IHL Group. The majority (67%) of major U.S. retailers face daily or weekly relationship challenges with consumer brands due to inventory inaccuracy.

The retail industry loses $1.73 trillion annually due to inventory distortion (the cost of out-of-stocks and overstocks). A new study conducted by IHL Group in partnership with autonomous technology company Brain Corp. indicates robotics is the top-ranked solution to improve inventory accuracy, ahead of devices such as handheld RFID, mobile image capture, fixed cameras, or barcode scanners.

In addition, 72% of more than 200 retailers surveyed for “The Shelf Intelligence Report: Rebuilding Retail Relationships Through Automation” study are ready to deploy in-store robots, with 60% already planning deployment by the end of 2027 and two-in-three preferring not to own or manage an inventory scanning robot themselves. chainstoreage.com

Best Buy opens first-ever in-store Ikea shops in select locations
The Swedish furniture giant and Best Buy Co. are partnering to open an in-store planning and shopping experience at 10 Best Buy stores. The shops are now live at six Best Buy stores, with three more to open in mid-November, and one later this winter.

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Retail Under Siege:
The Rise of ORC & the Tech Fighting Back

Innovation Born from Urgency

CIS Security Solutions creates solutions that help our clients protect their valuable assets. We offer products that are economical, sustainable, and quick to achieve return on investment while securing valuable merchandise at the Zone 1 level, at the fixture. We have become a leader in innovation, and the evolution of our products has been saving our clients millions of dollars per year, while preventing loss of assets and increasing sales.

We had ideas for products years ago, but technology had to catch up first. By 2022, development was underway on the Gen6 SP (Smart Padlock), a new generation tether that connects to a smart padlock tag via a sleek plug-in system, creating a multi alarmed circuit from tether to padlock tag. It had to be intuitive, secure, and built for speed. Early models showed promise in lab tests, but the true trial came in multi-store pilot programs. Results from the pilot tests were analyzed and we made some changes, with the valuable input from our clients.

No Pins. No False Alarms. No Nonsense.

In 2023, The Slide Padlock Tag was born. With a smooth locking slot, the Gen6 SP tether slides and secures in place right into the Smart Padlock Tag. Simple for staff, impossible for thieves. It features dual-frequency EAS technology and an IR detacher safeguard, so any unauthorized attempt to remove the tag or tether sets off a piercing alarm.

And best of all? Associates could now remove or transfer merchandise with ease using an all-in-one decoder. One press deactivates the alarm and releases the Slide Tag from the tether; plug into a new Slide Tag and the alarm is instantly reactivated. Customers still get to feel, try on, and interact with the merchandise, while the item remains fully protected and secure. Security no longer comes at the cost of customer experience.

Securing the Rack: Meet "The Boot"

But locking down individual items was just the beginning. What about when multiple high-value items are displayed on shared fixtures like 4-way racks and H-racks?

Enter The Boot. The Boot is a rugged security solution built to secure up to 10 Gen6 SP recoiling tethers directly to a store fixture. The first prototype looked like something from a dystopian workshop: metal plates, bulky screws, and a vibe somewhere between Mad Max and Steam Punk. It worked. One store saw a Return On Investment within 24 hours of installing it.

Engineers then refined the design into a clean, solid unit that fits seamlessly around fixture legs, using just two security screws and top-and-bottom swivel locks. The latest version installs in minutes and has now been deployed across 2,000+ retail locations in the U.S. and Canada with more rolling out every month.

A Safer, Smarter Shopping Experience

High-volume theft, once considered an inevitable loss, is no longer untouchable. Retailers are pushing back with innovation that works behind the scenes: making stores safer, smarter, and ready for whatever the next wave of organized retail crime throws at them.

The takeaway? High fashion may still be vulnerable to theft trends, but thanks to evolving retail security tech like The Boot with Gen6 SP Slide, luxury handbags and clothing is no longer vulnerable to ORC mobs, yet it IS accessible to customers.

What is Next?

The proof of concept is there. The ROI is there. Loss percentages are falling while sales are rising as our products protect the merchandise. As our retailers’ needs arise, we can adapt and create solutions to protect their merchandise. As the needs of our clients evolve, so will we and so will our products.

What are your needs? What are your wants? Let’s have a chat and find the right solution for you.

Contact us for more information at info@cisssinc.com

Unknown Weaknesses a Top Retail Cyber Threat
Nearly half of retail ransomware attacks stem from unknown security gaps: Report

Retailers are grappling with major cybersecurity threats. Unknown weaknesses fuel ransomware attacks, with many paying hefty ransoms. While data encryption rates have dropped, attackers are shifting to data theft. Internal expertise gaps and protection coverage issues persist. Sophos urges proactive measures to safeguard businesses against evolving cyber dangers.

Cybersecurity firm Sophos has released its fifth annual State of Ransomware in Retail report, highlighting how visibility gaps across retail networks continue to leave businesses vulnerable. The survey of 361 IT and security leaders across 16 countries found that 46% of ransomware attacks in the sector originated from previously unknown security weaknesses.

The report also shows that 58% of retail organisations that had data encrypted chose to pay the ransom – the second-highest payment rate in five years. While ransom demands have risen sharply, with the median demand doubling to $2 million, the average payment stood at $1 million, indicating that retailers are increasingly negotiating or resisting initial demands.

Known vulnerabilities remained a major attack vector for the third year in a row, responsible for 30% of ransomware incidents. Sophos also observed nearly 90 ransomware and extortion groups targeting retail over the past year, including Akira, Cl0p, Qilin, PLAY and Lynx.

Account compromise and business email compromise (BEC) followed ransomware as the most common types of security incidents in the sector.

“Retailers globally are facing a more complex threat landscape,” said Chester Wisniewski, global field CISO at Sophos. “With ransom demands reaching new highs, the need to implement comprehensive security strategies is even more apparent. Without this, retailers risk operational disruption and long-term reputational damage.”

The report also points to internal constraints: 45% of organizations cited limited in-house expertise as a key operational driver for compromise, while 44% pointed to gaps in protection coverage. economictimes.indiatimes.com

Logistics Companies Under Attack by Cybercriminals
Cybercriminals exploit RMM tools to steal real-world cargo
Cybercriminals are compromising logistics and trucking companies by tricking them into installing remote monitoring and management (RMM) tools, Proofpoint researchers warned.

The attackers’ end goal is to hijack freight shipments and sell the stolen goods.

How the attack unfolds

Since at least June 2025, and possibly even since January 2025, the researchers identified various campaigns aimed at getting US companies to install RMM tools like SimpleHelp, N-able, ScreenConnect, LogMeIn Resolve, Fleetdeck, and PDQ Connect.

The attackers do this by:

Posting fraudulent freight listings on load boards (online marketplaces where freight brokers post loads that need to be moved, and trucking companies or independent drivers look for available loads to haul) and sending emails containing malicious URLs to carriers who inquire about the loads
Hijacking email threads involving compromised email accounts (i.e., injecting malicious URLs into existing conversations)
Sending emails with malicious URLs directly to asset-based carriers, freight brokerage firms, and integrated supply chain providers. “Gaining access to these entities may allow the actors to identify high-value freight loads or uncover other opportunities to further their objectives – such as posting fraudulent loads on load boards,” Proofpoint noted. helpnetsecurity.com

Cyber Threat Actors Using AI
AI-based malware makes attacks stealthier and more adaptive

Google says it has discovered at least five malware families that use AI to reinvent themselves and hide from defenders.

Cyber threat actors have recently begun using AI to develop malware, in a dramatic evolution of the technology’s role in the hacking ecosystem, Google said on Wednesday.

New strains of malware use AI to grow and change in real time during the attack phase, potentially making detection and defense much more difficult, Google’s threat intelligence researchers said in a report.

The recent trend represents the latest phase in an AI arms race between attackers and defenders.

Over the past few years, researchers have consistently found that hackers are using AI more as an enhancer of phishing lures than as a malware-generation assistant.

AI malware toolkits exist on the dark web, experts have said, but they do not represent the most widespread or worrisome use of the technology. Google’s new findings, however, suggest that AI’s role in offense may be entering a new phase. cybersecuritydive.com

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Counterfeiters Are Dodging Detection
4 Deceptive Techniques Counterfeiters Use To Avoid Detection In Online Marketplaces
You already know counterfeiters sell fake products, most of which should be considered dangerous, but did you know they’re building complex systems to stay hidden? Traditional detection methods like keyword searches on e-commerce platforms are being outpaced by new evasive techniques. These include cloaking sites based on device or location, sharing fakes in spreadsheets and using intentional brand misspellings. In this article, I’ll explore four of the strategies I'm currently seeing counterfeiters use and what they mean for brands protecting their IP.

1. Hauls And Hidden Links Fuel Counterfeit Sales

Today, shoppers have alternatives to marketplaces and can easily find counterfeits through deceptive influencer hauls on social media platforms. These influencers typically show off products with unboxing videos along with shopping tips, top sites and quality impressions. But rather than promoting accessible products on domestic marketplaces, deceptive hauls usually promote products on international sites that are intentionally obscured. Customers have to connect through forums or chat apps to get hidden links or access codes. Influencers may alter brand names and logos in images or crop them out. Shoppers can tell what the product is, but the photos evade basic detection techniques.

2. Keyword Misspellings (Legal Teams Often Miss These)

Another technique counterfeiters use to evade detection is to intentionally misspell brand names and keywords. Product listings might substitute Cyrillic letters that look similar to Latin characters or use numbers and special characters. Terms like “1:1,” “rep,” “bargain” or “outlet” attract shoppers who know what to look for while evading scans.

3. Spreadsheets And Image Galleries Power Fake Distribution

Dupe influencers use spreadsheets to share dozens of links to shopping agents like AllChinaBuy. These agents take payment and ship products from Chinese marketplaces. It’s a complex process, but this is what enables someone sitting in their home in the U.S. to get fake Gucci shoes directly from the Chinese factory for $20.

4. Advanced Cloaking Techniques

Finally, counterfeiters use advanced cloaking techniques like mobile-only e-shops, ad-triggered content and geo-blocked sites to show webpages to specific users and not others. forbes.com

New Suite of AI Tools for Grocers
Instacart rolls out AI tools for grocers, Sprouts will be first to use its Cart Assistant

Instacart launched a suite of artificial intelligence tools for grocers, dubbed AI Solutions.

Instacart on Tuesday launched a suite of artificial intelligence tools for grocers to deliver more personalized shopping experiences and improve retail operations.

CEO Chris Rogers told CNBC that the announcement is a major step forward in the company’s enterprise strategy, which has grown to power hundreds of digital storefronts.

“It’s taking everything that we’ve been building for retailers over the last decade, and it’s bringing it into the AI era,” Rogers said. “It’s really about putting enterprise-grade AI tech in every grocer’s hands, whether it’s a small, local independent or a national chain.”

The collection of new AI Solutions includes an AI shopping assistant that grocers can provide to shoppers for personalized meal planning, budgeting, and product recommendations. cnbc.com

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Watauga, TX: Theft suspect hits almost 2 dozen Target stores — allegedly just for Legos
Police have arrested a man Friday suspected of shoplifting from nearly two dozen Target stores across Texas — primarily for Lego merchandise. Watauga police said Sunday that 28-year-old Winston Love allegedly stole from 23 Target stores over the past two months in 14 cities, mostly around the Dallas area, with the thefts totaling more than $37,000. Love, who was later found with eight outstanding warrants and illegal narcotics, is also suspected of being part of a larger theft ring spanning Texas and Oklahoma, primarily targeting tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of Lego products, officials said. "Mr. Love is also believed to be part of an organized retail theft ring operating in Texas and Oklahoma, many involving Lego merchandise," the Watauga Police Department said in a statement, adding that he targeted Dallas, Watauga, Irving, Plano, Fort Worth, Flower Mound, Lewisville, Frisco, Grapevine, Euless, Arlington, Mansfield, Temple and Harker Heights. Love was arrested this past Friday following a shoplifting call in Watauga. Officials said police responded to reports of theft at a Target store where Love had allegedly walked out with $1,200 worth of merchandise and fled the scene before officers arrived. Officers located the suspect shortly after the theft and, following a brief standoff, convinced him to surrender peacefully. He was taken into custody without incident. foxbusiness.com

Los Angeles, CA: Wild video shows jewelry store employees fight back against armed smash and grab LA robbers
Shocking footage shows a group of armed, masked robbers smash the counter glass at a Los Angeles jewelry store and run off with two large bags full of merchandise while allegedly shooting a security guard. Two women were behind the counter at the Valley Indoor Swap Meet in Panorama City on Monday afternoon when the three thieves dressed in all black brazenly robbed the store at gunpoint, despite the employees’ attempts to stop them, according to footage obtained by Fox 11 Los Angeles. “No! No! No! Get out!” one of the workers yelled as the alarm blared during the robbery, the second at the store in two years. Seconds after the robbers fled, gunfire erupted as a 50-year-old security guard was shot, sending shoppers running for their lives. The security guard was not breathing or conscious as he was rushed to the hospital and his current condition is unknown, the Los Angeles Police Department said. One suspect was taken into custody, while the two others remain outstanding, LAPD said. The jewelry store has been open for 40 years, according to the owner. nypost.com

Lompoc, CA: Man sentenced to 9 years in prison for multiple store thefts

Polk County, FL: Kissimmee Sisters Arrested For $2,500 Grand Theft At Davenport Target

Lehigh County, PA: Retail Theft: $1,600 Target Heist Under Investigation

Aberdeen, BC, Canada: Truck smashed through storefront in early-morning break-and-enter

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Shootings & Deaths

Columbia, SC: Update: Rick Chow denied 'stand your ground' defense in deadly teen shooting
The Columbia convenience store owner accused of fatally shooting a 14-year-old boy in 2023 appeared in court on Wednesday as his attorneys seek to use South Carolina’s “Stand Your Ground” law in his defense. Rick Chow, 60, is charged with murder in the death of Cyrus Carmack-Belton, who was shot and killed on May 28, 2023, outside Chow’s Shell gas station on Parklane Road. During the hearing, Chow was denied his "stand your ground" defense by a Richland County judge. Authorities say Chow and his son chased the teen from the store after accusing him of stealing four bottles of water. wach.com

Lexington County, SC: SLED investigating officer involved shooting
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is investigating an officer involved shooting that happened in Lexington County, say SLED agents. Agents say on Tuesday, November 4, officers with the Batesburg – Leesville Police Department were called to Enmarket gas station on West Columbia Avenue for a robbery. When the initial officer arrived to the gas station, he entered the store after seeing the person taking money from the register, says SLED. The person is accused of taking the officer’s taser and using it against the officer during a physical altercation. Also, the person is accused of trying to take possession of the officer’s gun, and during the encounter the gun discharged. No one was hit by gunfire. SLED says a second officer showed up to the gas station and apprehended the person. The person and the two officers were taken to a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. abccolumbia.com

Robberies, Incidents & Thefts

Martin County, FL: Fight over food delivery order lands mall employee behind bars
Deputies say a fight broke out at a Florida mall between a food delivery driver and a customer who apparently got upset that his order was in disarray. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office says 24-year-old Andrew Kruger, an employee of Get Lost Smoke Shop at the Treasure Coast Mall, ordered food last Monday. When the delivery driver arrived at the mall, Kruger didn’t answer his calls or texts, according to the arrest report. The driver eventually found Kruger, who he says appeared upset when he received his food. The arrest report says Kruger claimed the food was in disarray and began yelling at the driver and flipping him off. The two began arguing before things got physical, leading to a fight that was caught on camera. At one point, the driver can be seen on the phone as Kruger appears to be trying to take it from him. Deputies say Kruger claimed he acted in self-defense, but based on the video, they determined he was actually the one who started the fight. The 24-year-old was arrested and charged with battery. He has since been released on bond. ksla.com

Windsor, ON, Canada: Not enough? Windsor judge questions proposed 2-year jail sentence for Circle K serial armed robber

Nanaimo, BC, Canada: 20 suspects caught as RCMP crack down on shoplifting in downtown Nanaimo

Sydney, Australia: Jelly Roll calls out Louis Vuitton store for treating him like he was 'going to rob that place'

• Auto – Catawba County, NC – Robbery
• C-Store – Ashwaubenon, WI – Armed Robbery
• C-Store – Sterling, VA – Robbery
• C-Store – Rutland, VT – Robbery
• C-Store – Troy, MI – Armed Robbery
• C-Store – Naugatuck, CT – Armed Robbery
• C-Store - Chicago, IK – Armed Robbery
• Gas Station – Lexington County, SC – Armed Robbery / shot fired
• Grocery – Clearwater, FL – Robbery
• Hardware – Washington, NC – Burglary
• Jewelry – Los Angeles, CA – Armed Robbery / Sec wounded
• Jewelry – Chesapeake, VA – Armed Robbery
• Marijuana – Bakersfield, CA – Armed Robbery
• Restaurant – Rapid City, SD – Armed Robbery
• Restaurant – Gastonia, NC – Armed Robbery
• Restaurant – Riley County, KS – Burglary
• Restaurant – Kennewick, WA – Burglary
• Restaurant – Pensacola, FL – Burglary
• Target – Polk County, FL - Robbery
• Tobacco – Woodbridge, VA – Armed Robbery

Daily Totals:
• 16 robberies
• 4 burglaries
• 1 shooting
• 0 killed

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