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Global Security Solutions Expands RFID Leadership with Promotion of Jonathan
Jenkins
 DEERFIELD
BEACH, Fla. (May 5, 2026) –
Global
Security Solutions (GSS) announced the promotion of Jonathan Jenkins to
Director, Strategic RFID Solutions, reinforcing the company’s commitment to
expanding RFID across its global portfolio.
In his new role, Jonathan will lead all RFID initiatives, including sales,
customer support, partner engagement, and new business development. He will
focus on identifying new opportunities across both retail and non-retail
sectors, while helping customers deploy scalable RFID solutions that deliver
visibility and operational efficiency.
 This
promotion aligns with GSS’s broader strategy to deliver integrated solutions
that combine EAS, RFID, video, and analytics into a unified approach to retail
performance and security.
Jonathan’s experience across multiple solution areas positions him to drive
continued innovation and growth within GSS’ RFID offering.
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Auror named finalist for top NZ tech honor
 From
billion dollar organized crime busts to making frontline retail workers
feel safer at work -
Auror has been named a finalist for Company of the Year in the 2026
New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards, in recognition of its growing impact on
retail safety globally.
The Company of the Year category is one of the top technology accolades
in New Zealand, and is voted on by expert local and international
judges. Auror was named alongside five other New Zealand tech success
stories for the category.
Auror co-founder and CEO Phil Thomson said the nomination means a lot,
but we recognize that the impact we have simply isn’t possible without
our incredible retail and law enforcement partners.
“To work with some of the most recognized brands in the world and
partner with leading law enforcement agencies is an absolute privilege -
helping them better understand the scale of crime and violence impacting
frontline workers and provide them the tools to keep their people safe,”
he said.
The winners of the 2026 Hi-Tech Awards will be announced on Friday, 22
May in Auckland.
Read more here
The U.S. Crime Surge
The Retail Impact
Store Entry and Exit Crime Risks
Controlling the Flow: The Role of Store Entrances and Exits in Retail
Crime and Violence Prevention
 By
the D&D Daily staff
As retailers continue to navigate elevated levels of theft and in-store
incidents, attention is increasingly turning to a foundational — but
often overlooked — element of loss prevention: store entrances and
exits.
These access points play a critical role in shaping both customer
experience and security outcomes. From a loss prevention
perspective, how customers enter, move through, and exit a store can
significantly influence opportunities for theft, as well as the
potential for confrontational or violent incidents.
Many retailers are reevaluating traditional open-access layouts in
favor of more controlled entry and exit strategies. This can include
designated single-entry points, clearly defined exit paths, and the
strategic placement of associates or security personnel near doors. In
some environments, electronic article surveillance (EAS) systems and
exit alarms remain a key deterrent, particularly when paired with
consistent response protocols.
Beyond theft deterrence, entrances and exits are also central to
employee and customer safety. Incidents of aggression or violence
often occur near store exits, especially when suspected theft leads to
confrontation. Clear visibility, proper lighting, and unobstructed
sightlines can help associates maintain awareness and respond more
effectively when situations escalate.
Technology is also influencing how retailers manage these spaces.
Video analytics and people-counting systems can provide insights into
traffic flow, identify unusual patterns, and support incident
investigations. In some cases, remote monitoring solutions allow for
real-time oversight of entry and exit activity, particularly in
high-risk locations.
Operational consistency is equally important. Policies related to
greeting customers, monitoring exits, and handling suspected theft must
be clearly defined and reinforced through training. A visible,
consistent presence at store entrances can serve as both a deterrent and
a customer service touchpoint.
As retailers continue to balance accessibility with security,
entrances and exits are emerging as key control points. When
designed and managed effectively, they can help reduce shrink, improve
situational awareness, and support safer store environments for both
employees and customers.
The Online ORC Fight
E-Commerce Is Fighting Retail Crime—Governments Should Do More
Organized retail crime (ORC) refers to coordinated theft and fraud
schemes in which groups systematically steal goods—often in bulk—and
resell them through secondary channels, including online marketplaces.
Unlike opportunistic shoplifting, ORC involves organized networks that
manage sourcing, logistics, and resale, and may intersect with other
illicit activities such as money laundering. As retail commerce has
shifted online, these networks have increasingly used e-commerce
platforms to scale distribution.
Several large platforms have invested in enforcement capabilities
and, in some cases, publish data on their efforts. These disclosures
provide useful insights into the scale and persistence of ORC activity.
Amazon provides the most detailed public reporting. In its 2025 brand
protection report, the company states that its Counterfeit Crimes Unit (CCU)—a
team that investigates and refers counterfeiters for civil litigation or
criminal enforcement—seized more than 15 million counterfeit products
in 2025. Since 2020, the CCU has pursued more than 32,000 bad actors
across 14 countries through lawsuits and referrals to law enforcement.
Year-to-year increases in seizures and enforcement actions, shown in
Figure 1, likely reflect multiple factors, including expanded internal
enforcement capacity and continued growth in e-commerce.
External data points reinforce that the problem remains significant.
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
estimates that counterfeit goods account for roughly 2 to 2.5 percent
of global trade, with total volumes rising alongside trade growth.
The National Retail Federation reports that most retailers observed
increases in online ORC-related theft in the past year.
eBay, Mercado Libre, and Alibaba Group have published more limited
disclosures about ORC. For example, eBay has disclosed receiving
tens of thousands of subpoenas, warrants, and data requests from law
enforcement annually, suggesting substantial investigative activity tied
to marketplace misuse. Mercado Libre and Alibaba report seizures and
enforcement collaborations with authorities, though typically without
standardized or longitudinal detail. Platforms also rely on automated
systems to detect suspicious listings and seller behavior. Reported
“proactive detection” rates indicate internal enforcement capacity but
do not measure the full scope of undetected activity.
itif.org
Theft Concerns
Drive Walmart Away from Self-Checkout
Walmart Is Quietly Pulling Self-Checkout From Some Stores
Inside the shift: how theft
concerns, ‘shrink,’ and customer feedback are shaping Walmart’s move
away from self-checkout in select stores.
 Walmart
is scaling back self-checkout at select locations, signaling a
broader shift away from automation as concerns about theft and customer
experience continue to reshape in-store strategy. The move has already
taken hold at a South Philadelphia store, where self-checkout lanes were
removed in March and replaced with staffed registers.
According to The Philadelphia Inquirer, the South Christopher Columbus
Boulevard location is currently the only one in Philadelphia to fully
roll back self-checkout, a company spokesperson said. Instead, the
store has returned to a cashier-led model, with employees
handling transactions that were previously automated.
A limited number of self-checkout kiosks remain available, but only for
Spark delivery drivers fulfilling online orders. The shift comes as
retailers increasingly confront “shrink”—industry terminology for theft
and inventory loss—much of which has been tied to self-service
systems.
Company officials have framed the decision as part of a broader
effort to improve in-store experiences. “These changes are guided by
feedback from associates and customers, local shopping patterns, and the
needs of the business in each community,” a Walmart spokesperson said,
adding that the goal is to “improve the checkout experience and enable
associates to provide more personalized customer service.”
The shift also comes amid broader concerns over long lines, system
glitches, missed scans, and customer frustration tied to self-checkout.
The rollback reflects a wider industry trend. Chains like Dollar
General, Target, and Five Below have all reduced or limited
self-checkout in recent years, with some citing theft prevention.
complex.com
Anti-Theft Self-Checkout Bills Boom
Across the Country
At least six states have considered rules
that would restrict self-checkout machines
Self-Checkout Is Under Fire Across the Country. Is Theft Really the
Reason?
 Self-checkout
machines are in the crosshairs. In recent months, numerous states and
localities have considered legislation to curtail the use of
automated checkout in grocery stores. These bills are often
positioned as part of an effort to cut down on retail theft, but it
appears the driving force behind them is to create more unionized jobs.
According to USA Today, at least six states have considered rules
that would restrict self-checkout machines. The states range from
blue Connecticut to red Ohio, but it doesn't stop there. Two cities in
California already have self-checkout limits in place, while New York
City is currently considering restrictions as well.
Self-checkout restrictions are often framed as a commonsense crime
prevention measure that protects grocery store workers and cuts back
against the recent uptick in retail theft nationwide. But when it comes
to these bills, the fine print points toward a different motivation.
The various bills percolating in state capitals and city halls are all
largely structured the same. A previous iteration of California's
self-checkout bill specified that any store seeking to implement
technology that "significantly affects the essential job functions of
its employees" or "eliminates jobs or functions" must conduct an "impact
assessment" before doing so, underscoring the real impetus there.
In other words, in the name of reducing theft, these rules would
functionally operate to increase the number of clerks that each store
must employ at any given time. Given that the grocery industry has
historically had higher unionization rates than other retail sectors,
this would translate into more unionized jobs.
yahoo.com
Understanding Colorado’s Crime Trends: Local Progress, National Standing
Mt. Juliet Police reports drop in crime, credits proactive approach and
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140K Annual Deaths Tied to Workplace
Hazards
Workplace Death, Injury Rates Still Too High: Report
While the overall job fatality rate
decreased to 3.3 per 100,000 workers, a report from AFL-CIO says many
could be prevented.
Workplace hazards still kill approximately 140,000 workers each year
in the United States—including 5,070 from traumatic injuries in 2024
and an estimated 135,000 from occupational diseases each year, according
to the AFL-CIO.
These statistics are why the union produces a yearly report on workers'
health. "Job injury and illness numbers continue to be severe
undercounts of the real problem. But these are all preventable"
according to the AFL-CIO, which just released its annual report on
worker injuries, “Death
on the Job: The Toll of Neglect”.
This report focuses on the most recent data available from several
sources: government job fatality, injury and illness data from 2024,
government enforcement data from FY 2025 and peer-reviewed research,
reports, union experience and other evidence.
While the report includes statistics from these agencies, it does offer
an opinion as to the reasons behind the hazards that workers currently
face, pointing to the current administration. "National progress over
the decades has undoubtedly made workplaces safer and saved lives.
But that progress is under attack—now more than ever," the union said.
The cost of job injuries and illnesses is enormous, estimated at $177
billion to $354 billion a year—an undercount of the real impact on
society, families and communities.
ehstoday.com
AI Improves Supply Chain Traceability
Gap targets improved traceability operations, data collection
The retailer aims to enhance
coordination with suppliers using an AI layer from supply chain software
company Inspectorio.
Gap Inc. is collaborating with artificial intelligence-powered supply
chain software provider Inspectorio to advance product traceability
and data collection efforts, according to an April 9 press release.
The retailer is using Inspectorio’s AI layer called Paramo, which
supports industry quality, compliance, lab testing and traceability
operations, Inspectorio VP of Product Marketing Nate Fleming told sister
publication Supply Chain Dive. Using agents and copilots, Paramo boosts
coordination across Gap’s supplier network by leveraging primary data
that aims to improve supplier key performance indicators, cut the
risk of regulator or product safety events and drive operational
efficiency and cost savings.
In practice, the tool leverages copilots and agents to highlight trends
and signals regarding partner performance against regulatory compliance
requirements while enhancing quality inspection processes, Fleming said.
The technology also speeds up corrective and preventive actions by
automating workflows.
“At its core, Inspectorio digitizes the processes the retailers and
suppliers rely on, from the factory floor and back office to the
boardroom,” Fleming said.
retaildive.com
The Great Debate Over AI's Impact
Americans fear AI will cost jobs and dull thinking. Experts aren’t so
sure
Stanford study highlights disconnect
between public, industry views
As adoption of AI skyrockets, a wide gap has emerged between everyday
people who worry that artificial intelligence will take jobs and
degrade thinking ability, and AI experts and industry insiders
who hold a far more optimistic view, a new report by Stanford
University’s AI center suggested.
Close to two-thirds of adults said they interact with AI at least
several times a week, and almost a third said they interact with it
almost constantly or several times a day. More than 80% of U.S. high
school and college students are using AI for schoolwork, according to
the annual AI Index report by Stanford’s Human-Centered Artificial
Intelligence center.
Meanwhile, almost two-thirds of U.S. adults expect AI to reduce jobs
over the next 20 years, according to the annual AI Index report by
Stanford’s Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence center.
Only about one in five said they thought AI would improve the job
market, and just over a third said they expected the technology to
make their own jobs better, said the report, which drew on surveys by
the Pew Research Center, Elon University in North Carolina, and the
Forecasting Research Institute.
Large numbers of respondents said they worried that reliance on AI
would degrade people’s cognitive and decision-making abilities.
mercurynews.com
‘Misplaced euphoria’:
Markets are sleepwalking into a recession amid Iran war oil price shock
Global economies could be “sleepwalking” into a “big recession”,
as investors continue to underplay the impact of the oil price shock,
Amrita Sen, founder and director, market intelligence at Energy Aspect,
told CNBC’s “Squawk Box Europe” on Monday.
Sen said there is an “extremely misplaced euphoria” among many
investors, who she believes are continuing to dismiss the ongoing
energy squeeze as an issue affecting mainly Asian economies.
Market pros fear “a big recession”, as chemicals, food production and
airlines are impacted by spiralling costs.
cnbc.com
Kohl’s provides Agentic AI tools for shoppers, associates
With the tool, associates will be able to ask straightforward questions
to compare product trends by category or brand or better understand what
may be driving sales, without needing to pull multiple reports or
manually compile data. Over time, Kohl’s hopes the associate AI
solution will streamline access to information and enable deeper
data-gathering to better support a seamless, customer-first
experience.
chainstoreage.com
Saks Global expects to exit bankruptcy in June with $1.2B in debt
CoStar: Retail vacancy to rise before end of year
GameStop’s $56B eBay bid aims to create collectibles powerhouse
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In Case You Missed
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siffron Appoints Matt Johnson as Vice President and General Manager of
Loss Prevention Business Unit
 Twinsburg,
OH — siffron, a
leading provider of retail merchandising and loss prevention solutions,
announced the appointment of Matt Johnson as Vice President and
General Manager of its Loss Prevention business unit.
In this role, Johnson will lead the strategic direction, product
innovation, and commercial growth of siffron’s loss prevention
portfolio. He will focus on accelerating siffron’s position as a trusted
partner for retailers and brands seeking to reduce shrink while
maintaining a positive shopper experience.
Johnson
brings extensive experience in strategy, operations, and team
leadership, with a strong background in retail and loss prevention. His
expertise spans developing scalable business strategies, leading
cross-functional teams, and delivering measurable results in highly
competitive environments.
“Matt is a proven leader with a deep understanding of the challenges
retailers face today,” said Fabrizio Valentini, CEO of siffron. “His
ability to connect strategy with execution, combined with his passion
for innovation in loss prevention, makes him the ideal leader to drive
this critical part of our business forward. We are excited to have him
on board as we continue to invest in solutions that protect products,
support store operations, and enhance the shopper experience.”
 Johnson’s
appointment comes at a time when retailers are navigating increasing
shrink, organized retail crime, and the need to balance security with
accessibility. siffron is well-positioned to address these challenges
with flexible, scalable solutions that help protect merchandise, improve
operational efficiency, and maintain an open, shoppable environment that
supports sales and brand engagement.
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The Enterprise AI Readiness Gap:
What Company Data Reveals About the Real Barrier to Scale
More than seven in 10 executives at
enterprise-level firms blame their companies, and not AI itself, for
slowing the technology's roll out across business operations.
Decision makers at major businesses already know that artificial
intelligence can deliver value. Skepticism among leaders at
enterprises (companies with $1 billion or more in annual revenue) has
basically evaporated. Now new data points to the next obstacle: an
organization’s internal readiness.
The latest edition of the PYMNTS Intelligence Enterprise AI Benchmark
Report finds that more than seven in 10 executives at
enterprise-level firms say internal constraints are holding back AI’s
performance within their organizations. Conversely, only 11% blame
the technology itself.
That means there’s a long way to go before enterprises are ready to
use AI to its full potential. The typical executive surveyed said
their business was facing four to five organizational barriers
simultaneously. These include the quality of internal data, budget
constraints and issues with internal approvals. There’s no quick fix.
Unlocking the possibilities of AI will require addressing the tangle of
these interconnected organizational barriers.
Amid the internal speed bumps, there’s a huge gap between executives’
confidence in their firms’ AI capabilities and the realities they’re
facing. Ninety-nine percent of executives say their data governance
standards and processes (the guardrails and ethical standards used to
guide the development and deployment of data that’s often highly
sensitive) support their use of enterprise AI. At the same time, 85% say
their data is at least somewhat fragmented, making it tough to scale the
technology. In principle, these companies have governance frameworks in
place, but their overall infrastructure isn’t ready just yet to pave the
way for organization-wide deployment.
This disconnect shows up in how enterprises are using the technology
right now. AI is deeply embedded in data and technology functions,
but it’s still in the early stages in other key areas such as human
resources and finance. To push the value of enterprise AI to the
next level, the technology must be scalable. For that to happen,
enterprises need to connect the dots, align their teams and build
infrastructure across the entire organization.
pymnts.com
The Risks of Unauthorized Employee AI
Use
Shadow AI risks deepen as 31% of users get no employer training
Between one-fifth and one-third of workers use AI outside the
influence and governance of the IT function, according to a global
survey of 6,000 full-time employees at enterprise organizations.
Researchers found a widening gap between employee AI adoption and the
controls organizations have in place to manage it.
The Lenovo Work Reborn Research Series 2026 report documents a workforce
split into two groups: employees equipped with IT-managed tools,
training, and oversight, and those operating independently
with consumer AI services.
Training and tooling gaps drive unsanctioned
use
Many employees report that their employers fail to supply either AI
tools or training, and a sizable share of those who receive training
describe it as irregular or ineffective. Half of all employees say
better training would help them get more value from AI at work,
pointing to a workforce ready to adopt AI faster than its employers can
equip it.
Employee enthusiasm for AI continues to climb. Seven in ten use
AI tools at least a few times a week, and 80% expect their use of AI to
increase over the next year. Lenovo’s research indicates that adoption
is outpacing the capacity of enterprises to manage, enable, or align it.
Security implications of unmanaged adoption
The report identifies two security concerns tied to shadow AI.
Bypassing compliance controls increases the risk that intellectual
property or sensitive data are processed outside governed environments.
Fragmented workflows produce inconsistent execution and uneven
distribution of productivity gains across teams.
helpnetsecurity.com
AI & Cybersecurity
White House questions tech industry on defensive AI use, cybersecurity
resilience
Companies may be reluctant to answer
some of the government’s questions, given the sensitive topics they
address.
The U.S. government wants to know how major U.S. technology companies
are using AI to protect their computer networks and how they’re
preparing for the possibility of an AI-driven cybersecurity crisis.
Officials from the White House’s Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD)
have reached out to tech giants in recent weeks with questions about
AI, information sharing, vulnerability patching and how the federal
government can help, according to an email and a list of questions
shared with Cybersecurity Dive.
“The White House continues to proactively engage across government and
industry to address several Al/cybersecurity priorities,” Jennifer
Belair, the assistant national cyber director for external affairs, said
in the April 23 email. “This includes working with frontier AI labs to
discuss opportunities for collaboration, as well as shared approaches
and protocols to address the challenges associated with scaling this
technology. We are grateful for your collaboration to date and
believe that your organization has the capabilities and expertise to
ensure the United States and Americans are protected.”
cybersecuritydive.com
Spotting third-party cyber risk before attackers do
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Businesses Tap Into Amazon Logistics
Network
Amazon opens up its logistics network to other businesses in new growth
push
Amazon.com is giving other businesses access to its supply chain
network that has powered the e-commerce behemoth's operations for
decades, pitting it directly against logistics heavyweights such as UPS
and FedEx.
The tech giant's "Amazon Supply Chain Services" will allow companies
across industries, such as retail, healthcare and manufacturing, to use
its supply chain network to move, store and deliver everything
from raw materials to final products.
By opening up the service that has also supported thousands of
independent third-party sellers worldwide, Amazon is tapping into a
new growth opportunity for its e-commerce unit.
Its fleet of more than 100 cargo planes, and a vast network of
warehouses and sorting hubs could make Amazon a key player in an
industry long dominated by FedEx and UPS, potentially intensifying
competition on pricing and speed.
Amazon also offers distribution, fulfillment, and parcel shipping
services, allowing companies to take advantage of its speedy
two-to-five-day delivery timelines, and warehousing and inventory
forecasting capabilities.
Companies can use these solutions across all their sales channels,
including their own website, social media channels, and physical
stores, Amazon said.
Amazon said consumer goods major Procter & Gamble, industrial
heavyweight 3M and apparel firm American Eagle Outfitters have already
signed up for the supply chain services.
reuters.com
What Drives Online Cart Abandonment?
Consumer guilt costs companies billions in abandoned online shopping
carts - study
“When the shopping cart is perceived
as too indulgent, consumers find it difficult to justify the expense to
themselves and sometimes simply choose not to buy.”
A new study by the Coller School of Management at Tel Aviv University
reveals the psychology behind abandoned online shopping carts.
The peer-reviewed study, titled “How E-commerce loses billions of
dollars due to psychological considerations,” found that the money
lost in online shopping revenue may be driven less by cost or shipping
and more by how shoppers feel about the contents of the carts.
According to the estimates, at least 70% of online shopping carts are
abandoned before payment, meaning vendors have spent significant
amounts on advertising, operations, and user experience, only to lose
out on the final sale.
The study explains that when a consumer abandons their shopping cart,
retailers have already incurred high costs. when the purchase
doesn't complete, they lose out on expected revenue. This then occurs on
a large scale, resulting in an annual revenue loss of billions of
dollars.
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Memphis, TN: Update: Final Suspect Arrested In 2024 Pharmacy Delivery Heists
Memphis police say they have hauled in the third and final suspect tied to a
pair of pharmacy delivery truck robberies that rattled the city in late 2024.
Warren McGowan, 29, was taken into custody Saturday in Memphis, and
investigators say the thefts ultimately netted more than $100,000 in
prescription medication. The arrests cap an investigation that stretched across
two brazen daytime ambushes of delivery crews, though police say the probe
itself is still active as they sift through affidavits and recovered evidence.
McGowan was booked on aggravated robbery and carjacking charges and is being
held on a $250,000 bond, according to WREG. The station reports the arrest was
logged in Shelby County jail and court records after authorities executed a
warrant tied to the long-running probe. As of Sunday, those records did not yet
list a court date for the robbery and carjacking counts.
hoodline.com
East St Louis, MO: DOJ: Three People Arrested by Homeland Security Task Force
and Four Charged with Multi-State Burglary and Drug Trafficking Conspiracy
Targeting Local Pharmacies
Four individuals from California are facing charges in a multi-defendant
conspiracy accused of burglarizing pharmacies and distributing multiple
controlled substances throughout southern Illinois and across the country. Three
of the four Defendants are in custody. A federal grand jury returned an
indictment charging the following individuals with one count of conspiracy to
commit burglary involving controlled substances and one count of conspiracy to
distribute and possess with intent to distribute a controlled substance:
hydrocodone, methadone, morphine, and oxycodone: According to the indictment,
from April 2024 until February 2026, the four are accused of traveling from
California to Ohio where they then targeted pharmacies across the United States,
including pharmacies located in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky,
Tennessee, Pennsylvania, and Idaho with the intent to steal any material or
compound containing any quantity of controlled substance. The conspiracy is
accused of committing a series of burglaries in the Southern District of
Illinois from July 16-17, 2024. These burglaries occurred at pharmacies in
Bethalto, Maryville, Lebanon, Breese, and Neoga. Agents with DEA, Ada County
Sheriff’s Office (Idaho), and West Chester Township Police Department (Ohio)
contributed to the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jennifer Hudson is
prosecuting the case.
dea.gov
Burlington, NC: Woman arrested in retail theft investigation spanning Alamance
and Guilford counties
A Burlington woman faces multiple charges after police say she was linked to a
series of retail thefts across Alamance and Guilford counties and arrested
inside a local store over the weekend, police said. The Burlington Police
Department began investigating several larcenies at city businesses in August
2025 and identified Shanna Monica Gandy, 43, as a suspect with outstanding
warrants in multiple jurisdictions. On May 2, 2026, officers with the
department’s Aerial Reconnaissance and Tactical Intelligence Center located
Gandy near University Drive and arrested her inside a TJ Maxx store, police
said. A K-9 unit later alerted to her vehicle, where officers found cocaine and
stolen retail items, according to police. Gandy faces multiple charges,
including misdemeanor and felony larceny, identity theft, possession of a
controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of stolen
property, along with several failure-to-appear warrants. She is being held at
the Alamance County Detention Center without bond.
wfmynews2.com
Carlsbad, CA: Cops Fly Drone to Run Down Sephora Theft Crew
What started as a run-of-the-mill shoplifting call at a Carlsbad Sephora quickly
turned into something much bigger, with police now calling it an organized
retail-theft incident. Officers arrested two adults, detained a juvenile, and
say they recovered stolen beauty products along with other merchandise from
multiple stores. A fourth twist: a suspect who bolted from the scene was tracked
from above by a department drone, caught after a short foot chase, and found
with drugs, according to investigators. Detectives are now looking at whether
this crew ties into thefts across California. Police say officers were
dispatched to a shoplifting in progress at Sephora, where a suspect allegedly
hid items and walked out without paying, according to the Carlsbad Police
Department. In the shopping center parking lot, the suspect reportedly met up
with two others. Officers detained two people without incident, but a third ran,
triggering the drone response that ultimately led to the person’s arrest.
According to the department, two adults were booked into jail, the juvenile was
taken to a juvenile facility, and officers recovered stolen merchandise from
Sephora as well as additional goods believed to be from multiple locations.
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Shootings & Deaths
Mobile County, AL: Man shot to death at south Alabama convenience store
Mobile County officials are investigating a shooting that claimed the life of a
man Sunday afternoon. On May 3, around 1:56 p.m., deputies arrived at Brother’s
Food Mart on Martin Luther King Drive South and located a dead man in the
parking lot, later identified as Tyler Carl Edward Hodges, 39. Preliminary
investigation, including surveillance footage from Brother’s Food Mart, revealed
that Hodges was standing in the parking lot with several individuals when an
older model GMC pickup truck arrived and parked nearby, according to the
release. During an argument between Hodges and the truck’s driver, later
identified as Keyon Jamel Tate, 39, Hodges walked to the trunk of his vehicle,
retrieved a machete and approached the truck’s occupants while waving the
weapon, officials said.
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Shreveport, LA: Police arrest grocery store employee for attempted murder
Shreveport police have arrested a man involved in a weekend shooting. The
incident occurred on Sunday, May 3, when officers were called to the Consumers
Grocery, located at 4101 Hollywood Avenue. When officers arrived, they found a
male victim across the street with a single gunshot wound to the abdomen. The
victim was taken to the hospital with injuries that were described as
life-threatening. During an investigation, officers learned that he had been
shot inside the grocery store by one of the employees, identified as Malik Ahmad
Omar. Detectives reviewed surveillance footage and conducted interviews, which
led to Omar being arrested for attempted second-degree murder. He was taken to
the Shreveport City jail for booking. The investigation is ongoing.
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Bakersfield, CA: Man convicted of fatal shooting during tobacco shop robbery
Urbana, IL: 16-year-old charged as adult in Schnucks shooting that injured teen
Columbia, MO: Man sentenced to 15 years for 2024 Buffalo Wild Wings shooting
Indianapolis, IN: One Hurt in Shooting Near Castleton Square Mall
Jacksonville, FL: Video shows chaos unfold amid shooting at Northwest
Jacksonville shopping center
Robberies, Incidents & Thefts
Pennsylvania: Attorney General Sunday Highlights Legislation to Increase
Penalties for Gun Store Thefts at Site of Langhorne Burglary
Colorado Springs, CO: Colorado Springs Police post drone video showing officers
arresting suspect in potential attempted armed robbery
Chicago, IL: Burglars steal ATM from Mexican restaurant in Bridgeport
Oshkosh, WI: Gas Station Armed Robbery Leads to 15-Year Federal Sentence
Pinellas Park, FL: Man arrested for scanning a banana in self-checkout for a
computer screen
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C-Store – Spencer, IA
– Robbery
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C-Store – Newark, DE –
Armed Robbery
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C-Store –
Philadelphia, PA – Robbery
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C-Store – Richerson,
TX – Robbery
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C-Store – Houston, YX
– Armed Robbery
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C-Store – Billings, MT
– Burglary
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Collectables –
Indianapolis, IN – Robbery
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Dollar – North
Charleston, SC – Armed Robbery
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Electronics – Pinellas
Park, FL – Robbery
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Jewelry – Bakersfield, CA – Robbery
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Pharmacy – Taft, CA -
Burglary
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Restaurant – Michigan
City, IN – Armed Robbery
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Surf – Sneads Ferry,
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• 11 robberies
• 2 burglaries
• 0 shootings
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