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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. global-security-solutions.com


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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.

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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


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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

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siffron Appoints Matt Johnson as Vice President and General Manager of Loss Prevention Business Unit


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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


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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. jpost.com


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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.  hoodline.com

 



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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.  al.com


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.  ktalnews.com


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


 


 

C-Store – Spencer, IA – Robbery
C-Store – Newark, DE – Armed Robbery
C-Store – Philadelphia, PA – Robbery
C-Store – Richerson, TX – Robbery
C-Store – Houston, YX – Armed Robbery
C-Store – Billings, MT – Burglary
Collectables – Indianapolis, IN – Robbery
Dollar – North Charleston, SC – Armed Robbery
Electronics – Pinellas Park, FL – Robbery
Jewelry – Bakersfield, CA – Robbery
Pharmacy – Taft, CA - Burglary
Restaurant – Michigan City, IN – Armed Robbery
Surf – Sneads Ferry, NC – Armed Robbery                       
 

Daily Totals:
• 11 robberies
• 2 burglaries
• 0 shootings
• 0 killed



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