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Everon Whitepaper
A Layered Approach to Securing Retail Entrances Against Theft
Retailers across the nation are feeling the strain and profit
loss attributed to a rise in external theft hitting their stores. Taking
an active role in layering technology and updating policies and
procedures can help retailers stem the flow of activity and risk.
 Shoplifting
has been around as long as shopping itself. What changes over the years
is the methods deployed by the thieves and the magnitude of the issue
for retailers’ bottom lines. As reported by a number of industry
associations, security suppliers and retailers, the COVID-19 pandemic
has played a significant role in increasing the frequency of more
violent types of crimes.
While no one solution or even combination of solutions will
completely eradicate shoplifting from our society, taking an active role
in layering technology and updating policies and procedures can help
retailers stem the flow of activity and risk. Active prevention methods
such as signage, visible camera technologies and public view monitors,
along with solutions designed to modify consumer behavior, can have an
impact on deterring crime across the retail industry.
Shoplifting, organized retail crime and social media-driven theft
impacts everyone—from the consumer to the retailer and the communities
where they operate—so a coordinated effort between retailers, their
security partners and law enforcement is an essential first step.
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The U.S. Crime Surge
The Retail Impact
Facial Recognition vs. Repeaters
Facial Recognition Gains Traction in Repeat Offender Prevention Efforts
 By
the D&D Daily staff
As retailers continue to confront repeat theft activity and organized
retail crime, facial recognition technology is increasingly being
deployed as a targeted loss prevention solution.
For LP teams, one of the primary benefits is the ability to identify
known repeat offenders the moment they re-enter a store. Rather than
relying on store associates or managers to manually recognize
individuals, the system can instantly match live camera footage against
internal watchlists of previously identified offenders and send
real-time alerts to security personnel.
This allows retailers to move from a reactive response model to a
proactive prevention strategy. By receiving immediate notifications,
store teams can increase floor presence in high-risk areas, monitor
activity more closely and intervene earlier before merchandise leaves
the building.
Facial recognition also strengthens enterprise-wide case building.
When integrated across multiple store locations, LP teams can track
repeat visits, store-to-store movement and recurring theft patterns
involving the same individuals. This visibility is especially valuable
in identifying offenders responsible for a disproportionate share of
shrink incidents. Some platforms report that more than 90% of enrolled
individuals are repeat offenders, reinforcing the technology’s value in
focusing resources on the highest-risk subjects.
Beyond deterrence, the technology can significantly reduce
investigation time by quickly locating suspect appearances across hours
of video footage and multiple locations. This improves incident
documentation, supports trespass enforcement and helps strengthen cases
for law enforcement referral and prosecution.
As repeat offenders continue to account for an outsized share of retail
theft losses, facial recognition is emerging as a high-impact tool
within modern, intelligence-led loss prevention strategies.
Fighting ORC is Money Well Spent
It’s shoplifting, and it sucks. We need a sane conversation to fix it. |
Opinion
The state of Washington has tackled this problem from multiple angles,
including a task force run by the attorney general, and a $1 million
pilot program in three counties to counter retail theft in King,
Snohomish and Spokane counties. But in early April, Gov. Bob Ferguson
vetoed a $500,000, one-year extension of that pilot program.
 Rep.
Mari Leavitt, who represents University Place in the statehouse,
urged Ferguson not to end the funding. The money wasn’t earmarked
for Pierce County law enforcement agencies, but a statewide advocacy
group says the program led to arrests of suspects in local thefts.
I agree with her, and I don’t say that lightly. I came to this topic as
a skeptic. No, I don’t think shoplifting is fine. But the
conversation about “organized retail crime” is so overheated that it’s
often very difficult to tell what’s true.
Here’s what’s true: some retail theft in Washington state is carried
out in sprees by crime rings that intend to resell the goods, and some
of the perpetrators are involved in other crimes. Charges in these
cases describe things like illegal guns, opioid and methamphetamine
possession, reckless driving while evading the police and a litany of
prior arrests and convictions.
If we’re talking about catching people known to law enforcement, and who
leave hours of video evidence of the thefts in the wake of their crime
sprees, that seems like a pretty good use of
police resources to me.
To get there, we need to avoid the pitfalls of exaggeration and
fearmongering, which in my opinion have created a sort of
frankenproblem: a moral panic about a real issue.
We have well-documented retail crime rings. And there’s no doubt that
retailers feel the pressure of theft, whether it’s carried out by an
organized group or just someone with sticky fingers. Survey data
from the National Retail Federation shows us that many business owners
feel the problem is getting worse, or at least not getting better. They
need solutions.
The real situation is bad enough. So let’s keep working on a solution.
ca.news.yahoo.com
Anti-Theft Funding Veto Makes More
Headlines
(Update) Backlash grows over Ferguson’s veto of anti-theft funds
Two weeks after Governor Bob Ferguson signed the supplemental operating
budget, questions remain as to why he vetoed funding in the spending
package to combat organized retail theft.
The veto amounted to axing $500,000 in a funding request brought
by state Rep. Mari Leavitt, D-University Place, to address costly and
dangerous retail crime across the state.
The half a million was intended to piggyback on a $1 million
investment in 2024 to help law enforcement, prosecutors and businesses
to combat organized retail crime in King, Snohomish and Spokane
counties.
More cases were prosecuted and eligible offenders were steered to
diversion programs until the funding ran out in June of 2025. A
January report issued by the state Department of Commerce indicated the
program “was highly effective in strengthening the overall response” to
organized retail crime.
Leavitt said she was shocked to find out the new funding to continue
the program was being cut, via a phone call from the governor’s
office the night before the budget was to be signed.
The Washington Retail Association, the King County prosecutor and others
responded, urging Ferguson not to veto what amounted to a tiny
fraction of the budget. But their pleas didn't stop Ferguson from
vetoing the budget line.
Pressed by reporters about the veto, Ferguson said that as attorney
general he created a task force to tackle the issue of retail theft, but
added, “at the same time, we’ve got a budget to balance.”
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Canadian Retailers Demand Action
Against Retail Theft Surge
National problem requires a comprehensive solution
The Brandon Chamber of Commerce is sounding the alarm over rising levels
of retail theft in the city. As detailed in yesterday’s Sun, Brandon
Police Service data reveal that shoplifting incidents in the city
have risen by approximately 40 per cent. Chamber president Jennifer
Ludwig says the issue has been building for some time and that many
chamber members are struggling with the financial and operational
strain.
Business owners and business organizations across the country are asking
those same questions, with two reports released in the past month by
national business organizations detailing the depth and severity of
the problem.
Last week, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business released a
report that reveals crime and disorder have become an everyday problem
in Canada’s retail industry. In a survey of business owners conducted
last fall, 50 per cent of respondents said crime had increased in
their community over the previous 12 months, while just two per cent
said it had declined.
To make matters worse, the Retail Council also claims that repeat
offenders are often arrested and released the same day, Crown
prosecutors frequently decline to pursue charges and many judges
hesitate to convict for retail crimes, even with strong evidence.
In response to the problem here in Brandon, Ludwig and the Chamber of
Commerce are calling for the creation of a BPS public safety unit
that would focus on retail theft, repeat offenders and proactive
policing. That would be an obvious response, and has undoubtedly
been already implemented in other Canadian communities, but the Retail
Council’s report contains a number of recommendations that may also have
an impact.
Those “calls to action” include treating retail crime as an urgent
economic and safety issue, standardizing retail crime tracking,
advocating for a national “organized retail crime act” with stronger
penalties and, finally, investing in proactive security solutions
such as expanded AI surveillance, staff training and organized retail
crime investigations.
The Retail Council is correct in saying that retail crime in Canada has
escalated into a national crisis, impacting profitability, employee
safety and consumer trust. And we agree with its warning that the
situation will worsen without urgent intervention from government and
law enforcement throughout Canada, impacting communities, retail jobs
and consumer safety.
brandonsun.com
From baby formula to detergent: Why these items are being targeted by
retail theft rings
Sioux City PD data shows 6% decrease in violent crime between 2024 and
2025
Why Burlington's violent crime numbers don't always add up
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Retail Strategies for Winning in the
AI Era
Why The AI Checkout Debate Misses The Real Shift In Retail
For the past twenty years, retail competition has been defined by
visibility. First, it was the physical shelf. Then, it was the
search result. Today, increasingly, it is the AI answer.
Generative AI is not winning because it offers more choice. It is
winning because it streamlines the decision-making process. Instead
of shoppers browsing pages of options, they are asking intent-rich
questions and expecting informed guidance in return. The question,
“what’s the best moisturizer for eczema” is not a request for a catalog,
it’s a request for expert insight.
This is where GenAI excels. GenAI creates personalized summaries,
narrows options and synthesizes reviews in seconds. Agentic AI goes
further, with the potential to plan journeys or act on behalf of the
shopper to make a purchase. This year, 2026, will be the first full year
in which shopping is embedded directly inside GenAI platforms, marking a
pivotal moment for retail.
The notable difference between this shift and earlier digital
transitions is compression. Discovery, evaluation and validation are
increasingly happening in a single conversational exchange. The funnel
still exists, but the steps are disappearing.
Traffic is another underestimated part of this shift. GenAI
platforms are no longer just research tools, but are becoming referral
engines, too. Euromonitor data shows AI-driven referrals grew more than
300% globally in 2025, far outpacing growth from other referral sources
that grew 40%. While the overall share of GenAI referrals remains small,
the trajectory is undeniable.
A pattern is emerging among the retailers that are winning in this
AI-influenced discovery environment. Their product data is
structured, attribute-rich and easy for machines to interpret. This
naturally benefits vast marketplaces, like Amazon and eBay, the top two
most-referred retailer sites from ChatGPT today, according to
Euromonitor data. Clean machine-ready information increasingly matters
more to an AI system than creative storytelling.
forbes.com
More Connected Stores, But Pricing
Concerns
Digital shelf labels promise more connected stores, but pricing concerns
remain
Digital shelf labels (DSLs) are gaining momentum in retail
stores, as major players prepare to scale adoption. Walmart recently
announced plans to roll out DSLs across its entire store fleet within
the next year, while Kroger has already begun replacing traditional
paper tags with electronic labels in its Cincinnati-area stores.
The operational upside is clear.
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Prior to adopting
DSLs, managing weekly price updates across the 120,000 items
carried in Walmart stores could take hours, if not days, said
the retailer.
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Now, pricing
updates can be applied within minutes, reducing time spent
on pricing by as much as 75%, a Walmart employee told CNBC.
But the real significance of DSLs goes beyond efficiency. By
digitizing the shelf, retailers gain the ability to update prices,
promotions, and product information in near real time. That
capability positions DSLs as a foundational layer for more connected,
responsive stores, especially as retailers invest in AI-driven tools.
That same flexibility, however, is fueling concern about potential
price gouging or predatory practices. Nearly two-thirds (62%) of US
adults say they are somewhat or very concerned about personalized
pricing, according to a December survey by Talker Research.
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AI is Shaping Levi's Future
Levi’s CEO on AI, sticking to values
Michelle Gass took the stage at the
Semafor World Economy conference in Washington, D.C., to discuss the
brand’s heritage and evolution.
Levi Strauss & Co.’s shift to becoming a direct-to-consumer company
known for more than jeans is being supported by AI, according to
CEO Michelle Gass.
“We’re evolving to become a head-to-toe denim lifestyle company,” the
chief executive told an audience at the Semafor World Economy event on
Tuesday. “And so we are rewiring the organization to really be in
service to that, all to become much more of a direct-to-consumer
business.”
AI is helping the 170-year old company achieve that pivot by
changing processes across the business, Gass added.
On the topic of being a brand with such heritage, Gass noted that
Levi’s hasn’t strayed from its core values despite a more complex
political landscape.
retaildive.com
Analysis: Impact of Strait of Hormuz blockade
Chris Hampden, VP at global procurement and supply chain consultancy
Proxima, weighs in on how the Strait of Hormuz blockade is impacting
global trade flows in his commentary below.
"By only targeting vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports, the United
States’ blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will hit countries importing
goods from Iran the hardest. However, while the blockade will have
trickle-down effects globally, the reality is that the Strait has been
effectively closed since early March."
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Should Apple be Closing its First Unionized Store?
Apple is closing its first-ever unionized
location in Maryland — one of only two globally — and faces charges that
the location’s closure came about because the store’s workers had formed
a union.
7-Eleven to close 600-plus stores in U.S., Canada and Mexico
Are retailers ready for what the weight-loss boom requires?
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What's Small And Round And Makes Lots Of Sound?
The Tick-R-Tape Tag and Mini Tape Tag
 The
Tick-R-Tape Tag can be used alone or with
conductive tape or a conductive label, creating additional alarm capabilities.
It can replace wire package wraps and “keepers”. When the merchandise goes
through the POS, the associate keeps the tag and leaves the base and tape on the
package to go home with the customer for removal later, with no damaged
packaging.
This tag has 6-alarm capability when using 2-pieces of conductive tape. Its 98
dBl alarm can be heard throughout the store. The Tick-R-Tape Tag is water
resistant and cannot be “jumped”.
CIS focused on testing and refining the younger sibling to the Tick-R-Tape Tag
that is smaller, simpler, and discreet yet effective. The
Mini Tape Tag can protect most items, with or
without using the conductive tape or label. Prevent shoplifters from taking the
product out of the box and leaving JUST the box! Use the Mini Tape Tag with the
conductive tape, to keep all components together.
 With
dimensions of 2”w x ¾”h The Tick-R-Tape Tag can provide up to 630% more
available shelf space compared to keepers and can provide up to 33% more
available shelf space compared to small wire package wraps. Both the Tick-R-Tape
Tag and the Mini Tape Tag can be placed anywhere on the package to optimize
merchandising and visual appeal.
Reduce shrinkage, increase available shelf space, reduce check-out time by up to
50%, and reduce labor at the front end.
We may not stop shoplifting in its tracks, but we CAN deter, displace, and
discourage thieves from targeting your stores using the CIS Tape Tag solutions.
Call 772-287-7999 for more information.
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Retail's #1 Cybersecurity Issue?
ICYMI: Expert says AI is the top cybersecurity issue faced by retailers
Robust cyber hygiene is essential to
protect devices, networks and critical systems
When cybersecurity expert Jeff Greene was asked at NRF’s recent Retail
Law Summit what should be at the top of the checklist for in-house
attorneys in charge of cyber compliance this year, his answer was clear.
“It’s AI,” he said without hesitation. “It’s the No. 1 issue that
companies face.”
“There are so many angles to it,” Greene said of issues involving
artificial intelligence that need to be addressed. “How you’re using
it … how your vendors are using it, what they’re doing with your data,
what your policies are.”
A key question, he said, is “has AI helped the attackers or the
defenders?”
AI boosts attacks, defenses
AI has fixed the poor grammar that was once the hallmark of a phishing
email trying to trick the recipient into clicking on a malicious link,
Green said. It has also led to “spear phishing,” which weaves in
subjects like hobbies or favorite sports to make a phishing email look
like it’s coming from someone the recipient knows. And it filters
out people with the same name to be sure the message is reaching the
right target.
On the other hand, the scale and speed that make it easy for AI to
run a “brute force” attack to discover passwords also make it easy to
use AI to block such attacks, he said. And with large companies
facing more cyberattacks than any security center can handle, artificial
intelligence is a “classic force multiplier” that can block millions of
low-level attacks while identifying the handful of top-level incidents
that need human attention.
Some things, however, stay the same.
“The basics we had to do before AI are still the basics we have to do
now,” Greene said, ranging from employee training to multifactor
authentication to firewalls and more. “AI is going to make that easier,
but you still need to be involved.”
nrf.com
'Advanced Cyber Capabilities'
OpenAI opens powerful cyber tools to verified users
OpenAI laid out a new plan on Tuesday to expand access to AI models with
advanced cyber capabilities while implementing controls on who
can use them. The roadmap coincides with the release of a new model
variant, GPT-5.4-Cyber, designed to assist with defensive cybersecurity
tasks and be more permissive for vetted users.
OpenAI is shifting its approach to cyber risk to focus less on
restricting what models can do and more on verifying who gets access to
the most sensitive capabilities. The company says it aims to make
tools "as widely available as possible while preventing misuse" through
identity verification and monitoring systems, according to a blog post.
OpenAI plans to expand access to thousands of individuals and
hundreds of security teams through its already-established Trusted
Access for Cyber program, provided they complete verification checks.
OpenAI's approach differs from Anthropic's more restrictive rollout,
where only about 40 organizations are getting access to Mythos
Preview.
axios.com
Hackers Target Microsoft SharePoint
Medium-severity flaw in Microsoft SharePoint exploited
The flaw should be taken seriously,
despite its relatively low score, according to researchers.
Researchers warn that hackers are exploiting a medium-grade flaw in
Microsoft SharePoint.
The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-32201, stems from improper input
validation in SharePoint, which allows an unauthorized attacker to
conduct spoofing activity over a network. The vulnerability has a
severity score of 6.5.
A successful attack can allow a hacker to view and make changes to
confidential information, according to a security update from
Microsoft.
Researchers from threat intelligence firm Defused posted to X saying
they are tracking a coordinated reconnaissance campaign targeting
SharePoint across four IPs.
cybersecuritydive.com
OpenAI expands its cyber defense program with GPT-5.4-Cyber for vetted
researchers
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The Dangers of Online Counterfeits
Counterfeit toys are rampant online: How to spot fakes and protect your
family
As hot toys sell out, copycats and
scammers cash in online — and put kids at risk.
"We're definitely seeing an increase in reports to our scam tracker
from people trying to get their hands on a Labubu," McGovern said. "A
lot of people are spending quite a bit of money and not getting any
product at all, or getting something that is clearly a counterfeit."
Beyond wasting money, fake toys can be dangerous. They often
don't go through the rigorous safety testing required for legitimate
toys sold in the U.S.
"The biggest issue with buying a toy from an unknown seller or a
third‑party seller is, honestly, safety," said Alec Scherma, test
engineer in the Good Housekeeping Institute’s Toy & Tech Lab. "If you've
ever wondered why your kid’s toy is so frustrating, there’s actually a
good reason — it makes the toy safer."
In order for name‑brand toys to hit the shelves, they must meet strict
consumer product safety standards:
- Limits on chemicals and heavy metals
- Rules for magnets and button batteries
- Small‑parts regulations, especially for toys meant for children under
3
A counterfeit toy may skip all of that.
"A toy that's potentially counterfeit, or you don't know where it's
from, may not follow the proper standards," Scherma said. "It could
have lead or other dangerous chemicals, or small parts that aren’t
supposed to be there."
In 2023 alone, emergency rooms treated an estimated 231,700
toy‑related injuries for all ages, according to the Consumer Product
Safety Commission. Safety rules are designed to keep that number from
climbing even higher.
wbaltv.com
Can AI Give E-Commerce Another Boost?
Shopify Online Store: AI Tools Boost Growth Amid E-commerce Slowdown
Shopify's Online Store platform now
integrates AI for personalized shopping experiences, helping merchants
compete in a tougher market.
Shopify Online Store's latest push into AI lets you personalize
shopping experiences at scale, using machine learning to predict
customer preferences from browsing data. Tools like Shopify Magic
generate product descriptions and email campaigns automatically, saving
you hours weekly. This matters now as AI adoption in e-commerce surges,
with platforms like Shopify positioning you ahead of laggards.
You can deploy sidekick AI chatbots that resolve 70% of queries
without human input, boosting satisfaction scores. Dynamic bundling
suggests add-ons based on real-time inventory and buyer history, lifting
average order values by up to 20%. For U.S. merchants facing rising ad
costs on Meta and Google, these efficiencies cut customer acquisition
expenses.
Shopify's strategy aligns with broader market shifts, where AI drives
15-20% of e-commerce revenue growth. You gain an edge as consumers
expect Netflix-like personalization, and Shopify delivers it without
needing data scientists on your team. Early adopters report faster
time-to-market for new collections.
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Target fuels next-day delivery expansion with Shipt
Las Vegas company raises $25M to help brands break free from Amazon |
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Victoria, Australia: Victoria Police dismantles alleged $10 Million Organized
Retail Theft syndicate
Victoria Police has struck a major blow against organized retail theft,
dismantling an alleged criminal network accused of looting major supermarkets of
$10 million worth of goods. The alleged ring, of which 31 people have now been
arrested, stripped store shelves to fuel a lucrative black-market trade, police
said. The professional network allegedly then funneled stolen goods to
"receivers" for profit. Victoria Police Superintendent Matthew Baynes said the
scale of theft was unprecedented. "It's been one of our largest operations in
relation to retail theft," he said. Eighteen offenders part of the ring have
already been jailed with 10 currently before the courts. A Current Affair's
cameras were rolling as the 31st alleged offender was arrested in a morning raid
at his Sunshine West home in Melbourne. It was the result of an almost year-long
blitz on the group led by the Box Hill Divisional Response Unit. The 39-year-old
man, in Australia on what police say is an expired visa, allegedly stole
$160,000 worth of high-end supermarket items in a matter of months, from
electric toothbrushes to razors, vitamins and skincare. He allegedly targeted
numerous supermarkets from across Melbourne, Ballarat and Geelong, police said.
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Austin, TX: Police arrest 11 in major shoplifting blitz at H-E-B, Marshalls and
more
Eleven people are now in custody for allegedly stealing from H-E-B, Marshalls,
and other major retailers in Central Texas. The Austin Police Department carried
out a "shoplifting blitz" operation in Austin's Mueller area earlier this month,
according to a news release. APD said, “This operation was designed to assist in
combating ongoing retail crime by providing rapid response to thefts in progress
and taking appropriate enforcement action.” The April 8 blitz resulted in seven
arrests at the Mueller H-E-B, one at Home Depot, two at Bath and Body Works and
another at Marshalls.
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Lincoln, NE: Estimated $20,000 of merchandise stolen from Lincoln collectibles
store
An estimated $20,000 worth of merchandise was stolen from a Lincoln collectibles
store overnight Wednesday. Around 2:30 a.m., a Good Samaritan called Lincoln
Police to report the glass door of Capital City Sports Cards, located near South
59th Street and Old Cheney Road, was shattered. Officers responded just after
7:15 a.m. The front door had been broken out and a glass case housing Pokémon
cards inside was shattered, police said. Numerous card cases had also been
opened and rummaged through, and a rock was found inside, according to officers.
Store owner Chris Dietrich said an estimated $20,000 of merchandise was stolen,
though the intruder missed the boxes of the newly released Topps 2025 Chrome
football cards.
1011now.com
Lincoln, NE: Lincoln Police looking for suspects in fraud, jewelry theft cases
Lincoln Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man
believed to be connected to multiple cases of fraudulent credit and debit card
activity. According to the Lincoln Police Department, the first incident was
reported Jan. 13, when a woman told officers she had fallen victim to a scam
about a month earlier. The victim said she received a text message appearing to
be from Verizon advertising a new deal. After clicking the link, she entered her
credit card information before realizing it was a scam and deactivating the
card. The woman later learned there had been attempted charges on her account,
including transactions at Lululemon and a business identified as Clipper Mobile
in California. Bank employees told investigators the suspect attempted to use
the card information through a mobile device to purchase gift cards, rather than
using a physical card. A second case was reported Jan. 16, when another victim
told police two unauthorized withdrawals were made using her debit card
information. Investigators believe the suspect may have used a card-cloning
device to replicate the victim’s card data.
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Shootings & Deaths
Kanawha County, WV: Walmart employee found killed in parking lot after not
returning from break
A man in West Virginia is accused of shooting and killing a Walmart employee in
her vehicle during her work break. The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office said the
shooting happened Monday morning in the parking lot of a Walmart. Deputies said
the victim, 40-year-old Misty Williams, was an employee at the store. She was
found dead in her car by other employees who went out to check on her after she
did not return from her break. Deputies have identified the suspect as Eric
DeWayne Richmond, 54. Deputies said the suspect and victim knew each other. A
criminal complaint shows Richmond is charged with first-degree murder. According
to the complaint, video surveillance showed Richmond leaving the parking lot in
a black pickup truck after he went to the victim’s car during her work break.
Investigators are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the
shooting. They recovered a 9 mm handgun from Richmond’s home.
wtoc.com
Washington DC: 2 boys dead after shooting outside convenience store
Police said two boys are dead after a shooting broke out in Northeast on Tuesday
afternoon. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said in a post on X at 3:40
p.m. that the shooting took place in the 700 block of Kenilworth Ave. NE, near
the Minnesota Avenue Metro Station. One of the boys died at the scene.
Responders rushed the other boy to the hospital, where he died from his injuries
Tuesday night, according to police.
wric.com
Cherry Holl, NJ: Large police presence outside Cherry Hill, New Jersey, strip
mall due to shooting
A shooting outside a Cherry Hill, New Jersey, strip mall is drawing a large
police presence Wednesday afternoon. Police tell CBS News Philadelphia someone
was shot outside the shopping center located at 2083 Marlton Pike. The victim
was taken to a nearby hospital, and no arrests have been made. Cherry Hill
police posted on X they are currently investigating in the area of Route 70 East
and Split Rock Drive. Chopper 3 was over the scene, where several police
officers could be seen outside the shops and crime tape surrounded the shopping
center.
cbsnews.com
Greenville, NC: Store hit by gunfire in overnight Greenville shooting
Robberies, Incidents & Thefts
Willow Grove, PA: Man stabs woman at Willow Grove Park Mall
A man stabbed a woman at the Willow Grove Park Mall in Abington Township’s
Willow Grove community, NBC10 confirmed. The stabbing occurred around 2:30 p.m.
on Wednesday, April 15, at the mall located on 2500 Moreland Road. Police told
NBC10 a man stabbed a woman near a jewelry store and then fled the scene,
running through the Bloomingdale’s store. The man was later spotted near a bus
stop on Moreland Road and Park Avenue and was taken into custody. The woman was
taken to the hospital for treatment. Police have not yet revealed the woman’s
condition, what led to the stabbing or the suspect’s identity. Police said there
is currently no threat to the community.
nbcphiladelphia.com
Calgary, AB, Canada: 1 Critical after Targeted Attack at Crossiron Mills Mall
A victim was taken to a Calgary hospital in serious condition after a stabbing
in the parking lot of CrossIron Mills mall Monday evening, RCMP said. Airdrie
RCMP said they received a 911 call on April 13, 2026, at approximately 6:15
p.m., reporting a stabbing in the CrossIron Mills parking lot just outside of
entrance 4. Police said the initial investigation has revealed that the victim
was purchasing items from the suspect when he was stabbed in the chest. “EMS
attended, and the victim was taken to a Calgary hospital in serious condition,”
RCMP said.
swikblog.com
Oakland County, MI: Career criminal charged for multiple break-ins occurring in
Independence Twp.
On Wednesday, April 8, the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office notified residents
that Terry David Manney, a 48-year-old Pontiac man with an extensive criminal
history, had been charged with multiple felonies for crimes in Independence
Township and Pontiac. Manney is accused of going on a “mini-crime spree” on
early Easter Sunday, breaking into gas stations in Independence Township and
Pontiac and a retail store in Pontiac in less than an hour. He is also linked to
a break-in on April 1 at a Pontiac market. “Great work by our detectives and the
teams at the Pontiac and Independence Township substations to identify and take
this career criminal off the street,” Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard
said. “He is suspected in multiple business burglaries in recent days and
given his over 60 pages of past criminal history, that would likely continue
without him being caught. I look forward to him being held accountable.”
clarkstonnews.com
Macon, GA: Final members of ‘Operation Hamburglar’ plead guilty in string of
Macon fast food armed robberies
The final two members of the ‘Operation Hamburglar,’ a string of fast-food armed
robberies in Macon, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, according to a press release from
District Attorney Anita Howard’s Office. The district attorney’s office said
Keion Freeman Jr. and Derrick Berry Jr., who were 17 and 15 at the time of the
robberies, pleaded guilty to armed robbery and aggravated assault for a string
of robberies that lasted from January 2022 until May 2022. A Captain D’s, a
Wendy’s, a McDonald's, a Dairy Queen, a CVS Pharmacy and more were all robbed
during the spree, according to prior 13WMAZ reporting. Freeman, Berry and
Shavawn Coleman were all arrested in connection with the robberies. According to
the district attorney’s office, Coleman would enter the business, threaten
employees with a gun and demand money. Freeman and Berry served as getaway
drivers and lookouts during the robberies, per the release.
13wmaz.com
Brookfield, WI: Kohl’s retail theft; suspect stole nearly $2K in jewelry
Salina, KS: Walmart worker arrested for stealing $1,263 in merchandise over
weeks
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C- Store – Sioux
Falls, SD – Armed Robbery
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C-Store – Staten
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C-Store – Pulaski
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C-Store – Roseburg, OR
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C-Store –
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C-Store – Santa Ana,
CA – Armed Robbery
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C-Store – Tampa, Fl –
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Clothing – Exton, PA –
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