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The U.S. Crime Surge
The Retail Impact
Shoplifting's Damaging Ripple Effect
Why shoplifting is bad
It may feel like a small act of
rebellion, but it hurts a lot of people who don't deserve it.
People argue about whether there was really a nationwide epidemic of
shoplifting in the U.S. in the early 2020s, and about whether that
caused a wave of store closures. Some retailers claimed they were
closing stores because of petty theft; some critics argued that this was
a flimsy excuse.
But no one can argue with those clear plastic cases covering the
shelves. Those barriers, and the corporate investment and labor
costs required to install and maintain them, are indisputably real.
Numerator, a market research company,
found the following in 2024:
Numerator, a data and tech company serving the market research space,
has issued a new report—Unlocking
Shopper Reactions to Secured Products—sourced from verified
purchase data and a sentiment survey of over 5,000 consumers on their
awareness of and reaction to merchandise being locked up in stores.
Three-fifths of shoppers reported seeing locked-up merchandise on a
regular basis, and 27% said they would switch retailers or abandon
the purchase altogether instead of waiting for assistance for a
locked-up product…
61% of shoppers reported seeing an increase in the number of products
under lock and key over the past year. 33% have not noticed a
change, and 7% say there are fewer items locked up now…35% of Western
consumers say they encounter locks on the items they are trying to
purchase almost every time they shop and 30% of urban consumers say the
same…17% say they will switch retailers (10% online, 7% in-store),
and 10% say they will abandon the purchase altogether.
When people cite numbers showing that shoplifting is down in San
Francisco and many other metros since 2019 (despite almost doubling
nationwide), you have to take into account the fact that a lot of
merchandise is now being locked up. Unless companies are just
stupidly wasting their money on those cases, and on the increased labor
costs required to operate them, the existence of those cases is direct
evidence that shoplifting has real costs.
If anti-theft barriers drive 5% of a store’s revenue to Amazon,
that would mean that either A) theft would have caused the store to lose
5% or more of its revenue, or B) retail companies are being stupid and
wasting money on anti-theft barriers. Chain stores like Walgreens and
CVS are hyper-efficient optimizers — they really don’t like to make
stupid decisions that lose money, and they have a ton of data and very
good statisticians. Therefore, it’s extremely likely that theft imposes
significant costs on many retailers.
Who pays those costs? Maybe the shareholders of Walgreens and CVS
just take a hit and see their share prices and wealth decline. Maybe
their CEOs take a pay cut. Or maybe the stores cut wages and
force their employees to work longer hours. Maybe they raise
their prices, forcing regular people to pay more for toothpaste and
shampoo and Advil. Maybe they close their least profitable stores —
i.e., the stores in poor areas. Maybe poor people have one less
Walgreens in their neighborhood to give them jobs and sell them their
daily necessities.
noahpinion.blog
Retailers Suffer Massive Package Theft
Losses
Amazon and Walmart customers face a $12 billion problem
Retailers have been absorbing the
loss, but that could change soon.
Walmart and Amazon are the largest retail delivery companies in the
United States, according to data from IDriveLogistics.
“Amazon, Walmart, and Target are building and scaling their own
logistics networks, and they’re doing it fast,” the report showed.
Amazon already delivers more packages in the U.S. than UPS, it added,
citing Investopedia.
That also means that these companies are shouldering a lot of the burden
for packages getting stolen.
While most losses were absorbed by e-commerce businesses, about
62% of victims received a refund or a free replacement, costing
retailers an estimated $7.9 billion in 2025. A further 16% were offered
a discount or store credit.
“When you have 228 million stolen packages with retailers quietly
absorbing $7.9 billion of that loss, it stops being a consumer
inconvenience and starts being an industry-wide cost of doing business,”
said Marty Bauer, e-commerce expert at Omnisend.
“The prevalence of theft may also erode consumer trust in ecommerce
merchants, postal operators, and private delivery providers,
particularly as these entities strategically navigate the rapid growth
of ecommerce and its associated demands,” the white paper added.
That dynamic helps explain why retailers are increasingly absorbing
losses rather than adding friction to delivery.
thestreet.com
ORC 'Enforcement Gap' Needs Closing
OPINION: Prosecutors need new tools to dismantle organized retail crime
Every day, prosecutors across the country show up ready to do their
jobs: enforce the law, protect communities, and hold offenders
accountable. But when it comes to organized retail crime, they are
increasingly confronting a sophisticated national and transnational
criminal threat with inadequate tools designed for isolated local
offenses.
Organized retail crime has real consequences beyond the loss of product
for the retailer. It reaches distribution centers, warehouses,
transportation networks, and most importantly, our communities. Workers
feel less safe. Consumers pay higher prices. Economic stability and
public safety are eroded.
Congress now has an opportunity to close this enforcement gap and
restore the rule of law by passing the Combating Organized Retail Crime
Act.
Organized retail crime is not a series of individual thefts. It is
coordinated criminal activity carried out by structured networks
operating across jurisdictional lines. These groups target retail
stores, cargo hubs, trucking depots, and rail yards in coordinated and
deliberate patterns, moving stolen goods quickly through fencing
operations, often before law enforcement can intervene.
Even when arrests are made, those taken into custody are typically
the most visible participants in a much larger criminal enterprise.
The coordinators, financiers, and organizers remain insulated from
accountability. As a result, local and state entities rarely disrupt the
broader networks driving these crimes.
washingtonexaminer.com
Canada's Retail Theft Battle Continues
New Ottawa police project focuses on Rideau Centre theft
Initiative has already led to 300
theft-related charges, police say
Ottawa police are trying to crack down on theft at the Rideau Centre
with a new pilot program launched earlier this month.
The program began on April 1 and aims to identify patterns of
coordinated thefts — when groups of people steal large quantities of
merchandise from the mall's stores.
The pilot is supposed to run until the end of September. While
it's currently focused on the Rideau Centre, Plummer said the hope is to
expand the initiative to other parts of the city.
This is not the first initiative from Ottawa Police focused on the
downtown mall. Last year it conducted Operation Robin Hood, which
resulted in three people being charged with multiple counts of theft.
In a press release from September, police said the three were
responsible for around $75,000 in stolen goods over the course of
six months.
cbc.ca
Will ORC-Fighting Money Be Stored
After Veto?
Washington lawmakers seek to restore retail theft pilot funding
Washington state representatives raised concerns after funding for a
pilot program aimed at retail crime was vetoed during the latest
legislative session.
According to Forbes data cited in the report, Washington ranked No. 1
in the country for retail crimes.
Ferguson said the veto addressed the statewide budget shortfall.
He also said the state had limited ability to take on added work or
costs that were not funded in the budget.
The governor's office pointed to Ferguson's creation of an organized
retail crime task force when he was attorney general. More information
on that effort could be linked here [organized retail crime task force].
State representatives said they still planned to draft a proposal
seeking an additional $500,000 to restore the pilot program.
khq.com
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New Yorkers furious over ‘microlooting’ writer’s shoplifting at local
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AI Enhances Exception Reporting
How AI Is Enhancing Exception-Based Loss Prevention
 By
the D&D Daily staff
Exception reporting has long been a foundation of retail loss
prevention, helping teams identify unusual transactions such as voids,
refunds, or price overrides after they occur. Today, artificial
intelligence is beginning to enhance — rather than replace — these
traditional methods.
Most AI applications in loss prevention are built on advanced
analytics and machine learning models that evaluate large volumes of
transaction data. Instead of relying solely on fixed thresholds,
these systems can incorporate multiple factors, such as transaction
frequency, store patterns, and historical baselines, to prioritize which
exceptions may warrant further review.
In practice, this often results in better prioritization rather than
true real-time decision-making. Many retailers still operate with
near-real-time or batch-based systems, but AI can help surface
higher-risk activity more quickly and with greater context than legacy
reporting alone.
Reducing false positives remains a key benefit. Traditional
exception reports can generate large volumes of alerts, many of which
require manual review but lead to no actionable outcome. AI models can
help rank or filter these alerts, allowing LP teams to focus on the most
relevant cases and improve investigative efficiency.
Another area of development is the integration of transaction data
with video systems. While not universally adopted, some retailers
are using tools that link point-of-sale data with corresponding video
footage, streamlining the review process. AI may assist in identifying
patterns within that combined data, though human validation is still a
critical step.
Beyond investigations, retailers are also exploring predictive
analytics to better understand operational risk. For example,
analysis of historical data may highlight specific stores, time periods,
or processes where losses tend to occur, informing staffing decisions,
training efforts, or policy adjustments.
At the same time, successful implementation depends heavily on data
quality, system integration, and internal processes. AI models are
only as effective as the data they rely on, and many organizations are
still working to unify data across systems. Clear governance and
oversight are also important, particularly when insights may influence
employee-related decisions.
As adoption grows, exception-based reporting remains a core tool
within loss prevention. AI is best viewed as a layer that enhances
visibility and prioritization, helping teams work more efficiently while
maintaining established controls.
What's Fueling Retail Closures?
Retailers could close more than 40K stores in the next 5 years
Tariffs and immigration policies are
weighing on the industry and could drive even more closures, UBS
analysts found.
Growth in e-commerce, aided by AI, is poised to lead retailers to
close more than 40,000 stores over the next five years, UBS analysts
led by Michael Lasser said in a Thursday research note. Department
stores and specialty retailers are most at risk, while off-pricers will
keep expanding, they said.
Current U.S. policies — including tariffs and net-negative
immigration — could drive further closures, too, if they remain in
place, the analysts found.
Speed, location, assortment, experience and price are increasingly
important differentiators, and consumers are prioritizing
experiences over goods. Large chains like Walmart, Costco and Target
stand to benefit, as many small and independent retailers struggle to
withstand these trends, UBS said.
From the third quarter 2024 to the same period in 2025, there were
5,000 fewer stores in the U.S., UBS said, citing Bureau of Labor
Statistics data, a shift from recent years when the country saw more
openings than closures.
As of that point, there were fewer than three stores for every 1,000
people in the U.S., down about 12% from 2003. If the country’s
population falls — which hasn’t happened yet but could given flat birth
rates and today’s immigration policies — the decline could drive nearly
70,000 store closures, per UBS.
“While the sector is closer to equilibrium today than it was several
years ago, it has not yet reached stasis,” the analysts said. “This
trend should reward the larger, better positioned retailers and penalize
the smaller, marginal retailers.”
retaildive.com
Nike cuts 1,400 jobs across tech, operations
The majority of the layoffs are in the
activewear giant’s tech department as it consolidates its footprint and
leans into automation.
Levi’s, Whole Foods Market among ‘most trustworthy’ companies in U.S.
Vallarta Supermarkets sees sales rise, spoilage reduced after AI
implementation
Last week's #1 article --
'Legal Gamechanger' Driving Down NYC
Theft
No more revolving door, no more desk
appearance tickets
Retail-theft drop again shows we KNOW how to drive down crime
In 2019, Albany effectively legalized shoplifting by setting a
thousand-dollar minimum value for felony charges.
Combined with the collapse of proactive policing in the wake of the 2020
George Floyd riots, Gotham saw shoplifting skyrocket 60%, much higher
than the national rate.
Shampoo and deodorant got locked behind glass at drugstores, while
must-haves like razors and baby formula got cleared out completely.
Brazen thieves walked into stores and calmly took what they wanted,
knowing that nothing would happen to them even if they were arrested, so
long as they stole less than $1,000 worth of merchandise.
In 2024, Gov. Kathy Hochul got the Legislature to change the law to
allow multiple thefts by one person to be combined to reach the $1,000
felony level.
This legal gamechanger made it worthwhile for
store owners to report thefts and for cops to pursue the perps,
because now they could face consequences. Tightening up this loophole
had a series of positive secondary effects.
Getting busted for stealing means that the crook gets “trespassed”
from the store; if he steps inside again, it’s a burglary rap. Plus,
if arrested twice in one week for petit larceny, you get booked into
jail and then arraigned in front of a judge.
No more revolving door, no more desk appearance
tickets.
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Reduce Human Involvement With
Intelligent Video Monitoring
Every second counts when a security threat emerges—yet
traditional surveillance still relies heavily on on-site guards and constant
human oversight. This dependence not only drives up operational costs but also
puts staff in harm’s way during high-risk incidents, especially when confronting
potentially violent offenders. As threats evolve, organizations are urgently
seeking ways to strengthen security without requiring in-person guarded
protection.
This article examines modern strategies for remote monitoring that reduce the
need for continuous human involvement. It explores how overreliance on manual
processes can slow efficiency, and how intelligent, cloud-powered video
solutions can relieve security teams of routine tasks—freeing them to focus on
higher-value responsibilities that improve overall safety and operations.
Limitations of Manual Surveillance in Modern Security
Organizations have traditionally relied on security guards and monitoring teams
to surveil facilities, respond to incidents, and keep people and assets safe.
While human oversight remains an important component of surveillance, it brings
notable complexities that can affect both productivity and safety.
Cost and Resource Inefficiency
Employing a security staff complete with on-site guards requires significant
resources. Overnight or weekend shifts often result in substantial salary
expenses and overtime payments. In many cases, multiple staff are needed to
ensure complete coverage and reduce the possibility of blind spots, further
driving up operational costs. As many businesses struggle to incorporate these
costs into their budgets, finding solutions that are more cost-effective while
still providing complete security coverage becomes vital.
Difficult Coverage and Remote Sites
No matter how skilled or dedicated security staff may be, on-site personnel can
only monitor a limited area at a time, inevitably leaving blind spots and
vulnerabilities. This situation becomes further complicated for remote, low
traffic sites that need continuous coverage but cannot justify round-the-clock
physical guarding. These realities highlight the need for alternative security
approaches that can ensure round-the-clock vigilance.
Susceptibility to Threats
On-site security roles inherently involve personal risk, especially when dealing
with potentially aggressive or violent individuals. In high-tension situations,
security personnel can quickly become the focus of confrontation. Incidents can
escalate suddenly, leaving little time to react and increasing the potential for
injury. Beyond the immediate danger, these encounters can have lasting effects
on a guard’s mental well-being. The reality is that even the most experienced
and well-trained security professionals operate in unpredictable environments
where safety cannot be guaranteed. These risks highlight the importance of
modern monitoring solutions that can manage threats effectively.
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Toymaker Reeling from Cyberattack
Hasbro expects March cyberattack to impact second-quarter revenue
The toy maker is reviewing files and
working to fully bring certain systems back online. The company will
incur some costs related to the investigation.
Hasbro, in a financial update released Thursday, said it expects to
report some impact to second-quarter revenue and operating profit
following a March cyberattack, which led to some delays in order
processing, shipping and invoicing.
The now-contained attack resulted in certain systems being taken
offline. Hasbro said it is making progress toward a full restoration
of systems and operations. The company is working with forensics experts
to identify and review any files that were impacted by the attack.
The company said the majority of delays during the second quarter
should be made up during the second half of the year. Hasbro, known
for Play-Doh, Transformers and other brands, is one of the nation’s
largest toy makers.
The Rhode Island-based company also expects to incur certain costs
related to investigating and bringing on advisers related to the
cyberattack.
Through its business continuity plan, Hasbro said it is still
handling orders and shipping, and expects shipments of the games
Magic: The Gathering and Secrets of Strixhaven to continue as planned.
Hasbro is delaying the release of first-quarter earnings as it
continues to review information necessary to complete its financial
results, according to the update, which was included in a regulatory
filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
cybersecuritydive.com
Another AI Security Hassle
AI-written software creates hassles for wary security teams
A new report explains what
cybersecurity practitioners need to see before they trust AI coding
tools.
Companies using AI to write code are creating serious security risks
that not all organizations feel prepared to handle, according to
a report released Wednesday by the security testing firm
ProjectDiscovery.
Security personnel want audit trails and access limitations
before they integrate AI into their processes, ProjectDiscovery found.
“They are not opposed to the technology, but they need it to earn its
place.”
The report highlights one of the most fraught aspects of the AI
revolution in the corporate world: the tension between AI-assisted
coders and the people responsible for protecting their work.
“A deluge of AI-generated code is hitting security teams, and the
wave is building faster than most organizations can absorb it,”
ProjectDiscovery said in its report. “Engineering teams are shipping at
an unprecedented speed, and security teams are standing in the path of
that rising tide.”
Only 38% of cybersecurity practitioners said they are keeping up
well with the increasing volume of code they have to review because of
AI, and nearly 60% said the task is getting harder, the report found.
Security personnel at mid-sized companies felt this pressure more than
their counterparts at large firms, perhaps reflecting the amount of
resources larger companies have to devote to the work.
cybersecuritydive.com
Move Over Passwords
Users advised to drop passwords and make room for passkeys
In a decisive move that could reshape how users log in online, the
National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is urging consumers to abandon
passwords in favour of passkeys, positioning them as the future of
authentication.
“Passkeys should become consumers’ first choice for logging into digital
services,” NCSC said. Overhauling decades of security guidance, the
agency will no longer recommend passwords where passkeys are available,
citing their weaker resistance to current cyber threats.
Since most breaches start with stolen or compromised login details,
adopting passkeys is viewed as a reliable defence against phishing
attacks.
“This is not a decision taken lightly,” the agency noted. “It is based
on extensive engagement with websites, app developers, technology
vendors and the FIDO Alliance, alongside significant technical and
sociotechnical research carried out by the agency.”
helpnetsecurity.com
Compromised everyday devices power Chinese cyber espionage operations
Meta is overhauling how you sign in, manage settings, and protect your
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Retail AI Partnerships
AutoZone, Home Depot. Macy’s, Ulta enter Google Agentic AI partnerships
Four major retailers are all teaming with Google to launch agentic
artificial intelligence services and solutions.
Auto Zone, The Home Depot, Macy’s and Ulta Beauty all announced new
agentic AI collaborations with Google at the Google Cloud Next 2026
conference in Las Vegas. Following are highlights of each new
initiative:
AutoZone
AutoZone Inc. recently completed a full-stack migration to Google
Cloud that enabled to auto parts retailer to exit legacy data centers in
less than three years. The automotive replacement parts and
accessories retailer transitioned most of its applications to Google
Cloud with the goal of enhancing performance, observability, and
long-term flexibility.
The Home Depot
The Home Depot is debuting new AI-powered phone agents built on
Google Cloud's Gemini Enterprise for Customer Experience platform.
Now, when calling a Home Depot store, customers can state the reason for
their call in their own words.
Macy’s
Macy’s Inc. officially launched a shopping chatbot known as “Ask
Macy’s,” based on Google Gemini, in March 2026 following a December
2025 pilot. However, the retailer officially introduced the solution at
Google Next 2026.
Ulta Beauty
Ulta Beauty is launching two new Gemini-enabled solutions. The
beauty giant is rolling out agentic commerce within AI mode in Google
search and the Gemini app over the next month. Shoppers will be able to
receive Ulta Beauty product recommendations, compare options and
complete streamlined checkout for eligible purchases directly within
Google's conversational agentic interfaces.
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'AI Shopping Moment'
Beauty Giants Race to Own the AI Shopping Moment
Sephora launched an app inside ChatGPT. Fenty Beauty built an
artificial intelligence adviser on WhatsApp. Ulta Beauty rolled
out agentic commerce across Google’s AI surfaces. Three platforms,
three brands, one problem: Purchase intent is moving inside AI
interfaces, and whoever controls that moment controls the sale.
The mechanics differ by platform, but the logic is the same. Meet the
customer where she already is.
Sephora launched its app in ChatGPT, piloting in the United States, with
customers able to prompt beauty advice in the chat and receive curated
recommendations based on preferences from their Beauty Insider account.
Payments and checkout directly within the app are planned for future
updates. Sephora’s global community counts more than 80 million
active members, as noted by the company. That membership data is
what makes the personalization viable. The model knows the customer
before she types the first word.
Fenty Beauty launched “Rose Amber,” an AI-powered beauty adviser
built for WhatsApp, marking its first formal partnership with the
platform in the U.S., reported by Glossy. Users can ask questions
about skin concerns, take quizzes and explore products across Fenty
Beauty, Fenty Skin and Fenty Hair. The assistant responds with product
suggestions alongside creator videos and customer reviews.
The WhatsApp channel carries commercial weight beyond the U.S. In
Brazil, more than 20% of L’Oréal’s direct-to-consumer online sales come
through conversational commerce on WhatsApp, and the company has found
the platform converts abandoned carts at six times the rate of email,
according to Glossy. Fenty’s longer-term ambition includes in-app
purchases and global expansion.
Ulta Beauty’s move operates at a different layer. Rather than
building inside a single AI product, the retailer is making its
assortment shoppable across Google’s AI surfaces.
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Fraud Scheme Costs Home Depot $4
Million
Miami-Dade Home Depot Manager nailed for Fraud Scheme costing company Millions
Authorities said the suspect, Mauricio Jimenez, conducted at least 4,500
separate unauthorized orders totaling around $55 million worth of merchandise.
According to an arrest form, Jimenez, 48, of Hialeah, worked as a manager at the
Home Depot located at 7899 W Flagler St. in west Miami-Dade and previously
worked as a manager at the Home Depot located at 13895 W. Okeechobee Road in
Hialeah Gardens. Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies said that Jimenez, over 28
months, “engaged in a deliberate, systematic and ongoing scheme to defraud Home
Depot” by “applying unauthorized markdowns to merchandize, significantly
reducing retail prices beyond permissible limits.” According to deputies, the
Home Depot Assurance & Advisory Management Program was alerted to orders by
Jimenez, prompting an investigation in December. It was then revealed that
Jimenez had several sales in which “highly excessive markdowns” were “conducted
to repeated customers,” according to official documents. Further investigation
by Home Depot Central Investigations found that Jimenez only provided the
discounts to “a core of accounts” and that the “high markdown activity” at his
old store stopped once he left, and “took a dramatic upturn” at his new store
once he arrived, according to an arrest form. Investigators also determined that
“the merchandise was of the quantity and nature of that typically purchased by
re-seller accounts” and that Jimenez placed and structured the orders in a
deceptive way in order to try and conceal his actions. In addition, deputies
said Jimenez was “creating, registering or otherwise utilizing additional
business entitles, shell companies or aliases to place orders and receive
discounted merchandise,” according to his arrest form. Authorities said Jimenez
was spoken to by a regional vice president and district manager and told “to no
longer sell to seven of his affiliated business” while he was “questioned about
these types of sales and how they were not to be made,” but authorities said he
“continued to conduct said fraudulent transactions after receiving said
warnings.” Of the $55 million in gross sales that Jimenez discounted,
authorities said the net sales were around $30 million following markdowns of
approximately $24 million, leading to a negative sales margin for Home Depot of
$4.3 million. According to an arrest form, “not only was no money made on these
sales, but it cost the Home Depot over $4 million dollars to sell to these
accounts.”
local10.com
Guadalupe County, TX: Guadalupe County Deputies recover stolen cargo worth over
$250,000
Deputies from the Guadalupe County Sheriff's Office have successfully recovered
a stolen cargo shipment valued at more than $250,000. The stolen shipment,
consisting of snow crabs, was being transported in a truck tractor and
semi-trailer when deputies located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop in
the 8800 block of IH-10 West, according to a press release from the Guadalupe
County Sheriff's Office. The Criminal Investigations Bureau met with the cargo
owners to facilitate its return. Two suspects, Rafael Velez and Leonardo Lara,
were arrested and booked on a 1st Degree Felony charge of Theft of Cargo valued
at $200,000 or more.
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Wethersfield, CT: Police looking for masked men who allegedly robbed CT jewelry
store with hammers
Police are investigating a robbery after masked men allegedly entered a
Wethersfield jewelry store with hammers on Friday, smashed display cases and
stole items before fleeing the scene. Officers responded to a Kay Jewelers at
1055 Silas Deane Highway around 6 p.m. on Friday on the report of an active
larceny, according to the Wethersfield Police Department. Police said three men
wearing masks and all black clothing entered the open business and allegedly
used a hammer to smash out several glass panels. The suspects then allegedly
stole a number of jewelry items and fled in a black Hyundai Elantra with dark
tinted windows and no license plate, according to police. Police said there were
no threats of violence and no injuries reported during the incident.
courant.com
Folsom, CA: Two Walmart employees accused of stealing $28K of goods from Folsom
store
The Folsom Police Department announced Friday that it arrested two people it
suspects of stealing from their employer: the city’s Walmart store. The police
investigation began earlier this month after it received a tip from Walmart,
where the two men were employed, the Police Department said in a social media
post. The two men, who lived together in Roseville, worked together to steal
more than $28,400 worth of merchandise from the Walmart in Folsom. Folsom police
said they found items, ranging from alcohol to electronics, in a car and the
residence the duo shared.
sacbee.com
Crocket, TX: Houston man wanted for stealing over $14,000 of merchandise across
East Texas
East Texas authorities are searching for a Houston man accused of stealing over
$14,000 worth of merchandise from multiple counties. Gerardo Martinez, 40, of
Houston, is wanted for felony theft and his location is currently unknown,
according to the Crockett Police Department. Police said officers along with a
trooper with the Texas Highway Patrol found more than $14,000 worth of
merchandise stolen from multiple retail stores, including items from Houston
County. The stolen items have been returned to the businesses.
msn.com
Monroe County, NY: U Haul Raid at a Penfield Home Depot Exposes the Human Cost
of Retail Theft
At the Home Depot on Panorama Trail in Penfield, a Friday evening shopping rush
turned into a sheriff’s scene when deputies arrived around 6 p. m. and found a U
Haul tied to an alleged theft case. What was inside, deputies said, was not just
a few missing items but a large collection of merchandise that included Ring
cameras, thermostats, valve replacements and more. The arrest of Jemell Bender
of Brooklyn and Niketa Godwin of Syracuse is more than a simple store-security
case. It shows how retail theft can move from a single aisle to a broader burden
on workers, shoppers and the businesses trying to keep shelves stocked. In this
case, deputies said the vehicle itself became part of the evidence.
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Shootings & Deaths
Strongsville, OH: 1 dead after shooting at Strongsville Costco
A man is dead after a shooting occurred at a Costco in Strongsville Saturday
evening, according to Strongsville Police. Around 5:43 p.m., officers responded
to the Costco on Royalton Road for a report of a shooting, police said. Upon
arrival, officers located a 61-year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds, police
said. After medical attention was given, the man was transported to a nearby
hospital, where he died from his injuries, police said. According to police, a
man was taken into custody for questioning, police said.
news5cleveland.com
Hamilton, ON, Canada: 14-year-old boy wanted for murder in shooting that killed
teen at Jackson Square Mall
Police say a 14-year-old boy is wanted for second-degree murder in a daytime
shooting at a Hamilton mall that left another teen dead. Hamilton police say the
shooting took place Friday inside Jackson Square mall and two suspects were seen
running away from the scene. They say the victim, a 16-year-old boy, walked
towards a store and collapsed, then later died in hospital. Det. Robert Di Ianni
says the teens initially interacted with each other outside the mall, leading to
an altercation inside that culminated in the shooting.
townandcountrytoday.com
New York, NY: East Village deli worker shot to death in store dispute, suspect
struck with bullet ricochet
A beloved bodega worker was shot dead in the East Village late Saturday night,
and the perpetrator was seriously wounded with a ricochet bullet from his own
gun following a dispute in the store, sources and eyewitnesses said. The flame
of a lone candle could be seen flitting outside of the shuttered Sal’s Deli and
grocery on Sunday morning, a grim and solemn reminder of the horrific events
that occurred the night prior on 13th Street and Avenue B. According to police
sources, cops from the 9th Precinct received a 911 call that a person had been
shot at around 11:38 p.m. Upon arrival, officers say they found two 28-year-old
men with gunshot wounds to their torsos.
amny.com
Houston, TX: Car break-in suspect shot at employees, then was killed by police
at east Houston Sam’s Club
An investigation is underway after police say a man breaking into cars in a
parking lot in east Houston opened fire on employees before getting into a
shootout with officers. The Houston Police Department said this happened around
11:12 p.m. at a Sam's Club along the East Freeway near Uvalde Road. Police said
when employees confronted the man about breaking into vehicles, he shot at them.
When they went back into the store, HPD said the man followed the employees and
kept shooting. When officers got to the scene, a shootout broke out between
police and the suspect in the store. "No officers were injured, however, the
suspect was struck more than one time," said HPD Asst Chief Christy Smith. No
employees were injured either.
khou.com
Kansas City, MO: 1 in critical condition after shooting at Kansas City smoke
shop
Robberies, Incidents & Thefts
Antioch, CA: Video Update: Bodycam Video shows California Police Officer stuck
inside robbery suspect's getaway car
The city of Antioch, California has released body camera video showing a wild
police chase that began with an armed robbery and escalated when an officer was
pulled into a suspect's getaway car. The incident happened on Feb. 20, after
police responded to a reported armed robbery at a grocery store. Surveillance
video shows the suspect's car reversing and smashing into the store. It also
shows officers confronting a suspect moments after they arrived. During that
encounter, one officer was pulled into the suspect's car as it sped away,
leading to a tense confrontation inside the moving vehicle. In audio captured on
the body camera video, the officer can be heard warning the suspect, saying,
"stop ...stop the car or I will shoot you." The suspect can be heard saying,
"I'm gonna go like 10 miles an hour," and "put the gun down, I don't trust you."
After several warnings, the officer fired a shot, intentionally striking the
suspect in the leg, police said. The suspect then crashed into a parked car.
abc11.com
Staten Island, NY: NYPD investigating burglary after Staten Island JC Penney’s
doors are smashed in
The NYPD is investigating a reported burglary at JC Penney, located in the
Staten Island Mall in New Springville, on Sunday. Police responded to a call of
a burglary at the business that took place just after 7 a.m., according to a
spokesperson from the NYPD’s Deputy Commissioner of Public Information. Based on
preliminary info, there were no injuries from the incident. The spokesperson was
unable to provide further information about the burglary but said that police
were still on the scene as of Sunday afternoon.
silive.com
Washington, DC: D.C. Man Arrested Months Later In Armed 7-Eleven Robbery Spree
A Washington, D.C., man was arrested earlier this
month in connection with a series of armed robberies that targeted 7-Eleven
stores in Waldorf late last year, according to court documents.
Chicago police issue alert about robbery crew targeting restaurants on North
Side, West Side
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Adult – Altoona, PA –
Robbery
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C-Store – Lake St
Charles, LA – Armed Robbery
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C-Store – Alton, IL -
Armed Robbery
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C-Store - Victorville,
CA – Armed Robbery
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C-Store – Porter
County, IN – Armed Robbery / shot fired
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C-Store – Metter, GA –
Armed Robbery
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C-Store – Milltown, NJ
– Robbery
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C-Store – Sparks, NV –
Armed Robbery
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C-Store – Reno, NV –
Armed Robbery
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Cellphone – Salt Lake
City, UT – Armed Robbery
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Dollar – Pickens, SC –
Robbery
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Hardware – Adams
County, MS – Armed Robbery
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JC Penney – Staten
Island, NY – Burglary
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Jewelry – Rocky Point,
NY – Robbery
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Jewelry –
Wethersfield, CT – Robbery
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Mall – Marana, AZ –
Armed Robbery
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Pet – Memphis, TN –
Armed Robbery
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Restaurant – Fresno,
CA – Armed Robbery |
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• 1 burglary
• 1 shooting
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