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Interface Systems Releases 2026 Retail Loss Prevention Benchmark Report

Annual study of 1.6 million monitoring events across 18,258 U.S. retail locations shows AI-powered technologies and interactive remote video monitoring deliver measurable results for retail loss prevention teams

St. Louis, MO – Interface Systems, a leading provider of AI-powered security and expert remote video monitoring for restaurants, retailers, and commercial businesses, recently released its 2026 Retail Loss Prevention Benchmark Report, an annual study based on 1.6 million remote monitoring events across 18,258 U.S. retail locations and 51 brands throughout 2025.

The report provides operational data at a scale to help retail loss prevention leaders understand when risk peaks, which threats escalate fastest, and which intervention strategies prove most effective across thousands of monitored locations.

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The U.S. Crime Surge
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The Complexity of ORC Investigations
Why Organized Retail Crime Investigations Can Take Months to Build

By the D&D Daily staff

Organized retail crime (ORC) incidents often generate immediate attention, particularly when surveillance footage or reports of large-scale thefts circulate publicly. In many cases, however, the resulting investigations continue long after the initial incident, sometimes taking months before arrests or charges are announced.

While individual theft cases can often be addressed quickly, ORC investigations typically involve a broader objective: identifying and disrupting criminal networks rather than focusing solely on a single event.

Industry experts note that organized theft groups frequently operate across multiple stores, retail brands and jurisdictions. Investigators may need to determine whether incidents occurring in different locations are connected, identify suspects involved in multiple theft events and establish how stolen merchandise is being moved, stored or resold.

Building those connections often requires extensive review of surveillance footage, transaction data, license plate information, witness statements and other evidence. Retailers may also collaborate with one another, sharing intelligence that helps identify patterns that would not be visible from a single incident alone.

Law enforcement agencies face similar challenges. Organized theft investigations can involve coordination between local police departments, regional task forces, state agencies and, in some cases, federal partners. When activity spans multiple jurisdictions, additional time may be required to consolidate evidence and determine the most appropriate venue for prosecution.

Prosecutors also play a role in the timeline. Rather than pursuing a series of isolated theft charges, investigators may work to document larger patterns of criminal activity that support more substantial charges related to organized theft operations, conspiracy or trafficking in stolen goods.

As a result, the public may not see immediate outcomes following a high-profile incident. However, many ORC investigations are designed to build comprehensive cases that address the broader network behind the theft activity.

For retailers, the approach reflects a long-term strategy focused not only on recovering losses, but also on disrupting repeat offenders and organized groups that can impact multiple businesses and communities over time.

Retail Expansion of ALPRs
License plate readers at Lowe’s and Home Depot being used by police in anti-theft crackdown

Cops have been granted access to license plate cameras used at popular home improvement stores in several US states.

Lowe’s and Home Depot shoppers’ data could now be part of police investigations thanks to a major crackdown on organized crime.

The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation now has access to automatic license plate reader data from Lowe’s and Home Depot stores, according to local NBC affiliate WRAL.

It is the latest law enforcement agency to join a pilot program offering access to data from Flock Safety cameras in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.

Access to ALPRs at Lowe’s stores in the three states was granted to the SBI in August, and the data was accessible a month later. The SBI also requested access to Home Depot’s ALPRs, but it’s unclear whether or not this access was ever granted per WRAL.

This program was first implemented last summer with a focus on utilizing data collected by ALPRs on state-owned highways. It is paid for in part by a federal human trafficking grant, with fighting this crime being one of the main uses of the ALPR data per the SBI.

“The information is used to combat organized retail theft and human trafficking,” read a statement issued by the SBI on Monday per WRAL.

Connecticut passed a law earlier this year allowing law enforcement agencies in its state and select others to access ALPR data. But state lawmakers have since sent letters to the CEOs of Lowe’s and Home Depot to ask exactly how this data is used and who can use it. the-sun.com

$2.6M in 'Criminal Tourism' - Including 'Large-Scale Retail Theft'
Durham police say 'criminal tourism' widespread in GTA as 46 arrested in investigation

Co-ordinated investigation links over 200 incidents, $2.6M in financial losses

Over 200 incidents and $2.6 million in financial losses in the Durham Region have been linked to a network of what investigators are calling "criminal tourism," where legal visitors come from abroad to commit profit-driven crimes before leaving Canada, police say.

Durham police announced the results of Project Jetsetter Friday, which since 2019 has led to 46 arrests and nearly 1,500 charges laid in Durham Region and the Greater Toronto Area.

Through multiple investigations, police targeted organized groups, often linked to international criminal networks that travel to Canada to commit a wide range of crimes, police said. They include large-scale retail theft, vehicle-purchasing scams, vehicle financing fraud and staging collisions to commit insurance fraud.

A rise in jewelry distraction thefts is also connected to criminal tourism, Durham police Chief Peter Moreira told reporters at a news conference Friday, with vulnerable people like seniors disproportionately targeted.

"They will exploit opportunities wherever they exist, and while the methods may vary, the goal remains the same: to profit at the expense of our residents, our businesses and communities," Moreira said.

Det. Brad Chapman said the majority of suspects and accused are from Romania, and a smaller number are from India. Det. Brad Chapman said the majority of suspects and accused are from Romania, and a smaller number are from India.

As the Toronto area prepares to welcome thousands of visitors for the World Cup this month, Chief Moreira said Durham police will continue to work with provincial, national and international partners to disrupt these networks. cbc.ca

Can Stolen Phones Be Locked?
Make stolen phones unusable, Met Police urges tech giants
The Metropolitan Police is calling on tech firms to make stolen phones harder to reuse and prevent criminals from profiting.

The force revealed on Thursday that it had started sharing data with Apple to build a "global picture" of what happens to stolen handsets, including whether they are being reconnected to a network.

"If stolen phones cannot be reactivated, their value collapses, and so does the incentive to steal them," Met Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said.

Sir Mark has asked the home secretary for legislation to make phone companies publish data on stolen devices, and to enforce measures rendering handsets effectively unusable.

In working with Apple to improve security, Sir Mark said only a minority of stolen phones were being reactivated compared to a few months ago, making it "harder for criminals to profit".

He told BBC Radio 4's Today programme that, currently, illicit software enables phone snatchers to "factory reset" devices, which means they can be sold as if they are a new device on foreign markets.

But now, he said, Apple believes it has "cracked" the engineering problem and data is starting to show that "the vast majority of phones" stolen in recent weeks in the capital were not factory reset.

"I'd never say we're going to get down to zero crime, but this is going to make a massive difference," Rowley told the BBC. "If they can only be broken up for parts, if you start to make it harder for criminals, they will steal fewer of them." bbc.com

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Leveraging AI for Safer Stores
AI's Emerging Role in Workplace Safety

By the D&D Daily staff

As retailers continue to explore new applications for artificial intelligence, many are looking beyond traditional security and loss prevention use cases and examining how AI can support workplace safety efforts.

While AI-powered video analytics have often been associated with theft detection and security monitoring, the technology is increasingly being evaluated for its ability to identify potential safety hazards in retail environments before incidents occur.

Retail stores, stockrooms and distribution facilities contain a variety of conditions that can contribute to workplace injuries, including obstructed walkways, spills, improperly stored merchandise and unsafe equipment usage. Historically, retailers have relied on safety audits, employee reporting and routine inspections to identify and address these issues.

Advances in AI are creating additional opportunities to monitor environments more continuously. Some systems can analyze video feeds and alert managers when predefined safety concerns are detected, such as blocked emergency exits, unattended objects in walkways, unauthorized access to restricted areas or the absence of required safety equipment.

Supporters of the technology believe these capabilities may help organizations identify hazards more quickly and reduce the likelihood of accidents. Faster detection can also allow store teams to address issues before they affect employees, customers or daily operations.

Industry experts note that AI is generally intended to complement existing safety programs rather than replace them. Employee training, safety procedures and management oversight remain critical components of workplace safety strategies. In many cases, technology is viewed as an additional tool that can improve visibility and support more proactive decision-making.

As retailers continue to evaluate investments in AI, workplace safety is emerging as an area of growing interest. Beyond reducing potential injuries, organizations may also see benefits related to operational continuity, workforce well-being and risk management.

Although adoption levels vary across the industry, the expanding use of AI for safety-related applications reflects a broader trend toward leveraging technology to support both security and operational objectives throughout the retail environment.

AI & Retail Training
Walmart Gets Serious About Training Frontline Workers in AI — Are There Any Downsides?
In a recent report penned by Mitchell Parton for Modern Retail, the story surrounding Walmart’s ramping-up of AI training and certification concerning its store-level employees was detailed.

Agentic AI in the bakery is guiding employees in the proper practice of dealing with fresh foods and cake decoration, with this app capability having been designed by a Walmart employee. Using Walmart’s internal guidance as a judgment metric, the app can facilitate feedback around how an employee’s cake decoration looks based on a photo for context.

Walmart exec Daniel Danker suggested that AI implementation can allow store management to draft digital scheduling dashboards on the fly in a matter of minutes, or that an associate tasked with merchandising could transform a wall of text into a useful graphic in mere moments. “We’re all builders now,” Danker wrote in a LinkedIn post.

Optimization of workflow is key, as well. Stomski gave the example of a Walmart Google AI-certified logistics manager who built an app assisting drivers in finding the best available loads to allow them to arrive home in time as the week draws to a close.

The OpenAI training program involves getting ChatGPT to query employees around their personal goals, then the model aims to facilitate a solution — with “structuring plans, creating agendas, tailoring messaging, organizing ideas and drafting communications,” being the central ideas, as Parton indicated. retailwire.com

Will C-Stores Benefit from Family Dollar Closures?
How C-Stores Can Capture Shoppers After Family Dollar Store Closures

As Family Dollar and other discount retailers shutter locations, c-store retailers have an opportunity to win displaced shoppers with essentials, value offerings and foodservice.

To learn more about what this means for c-store retailers and how they can potentially use it to their advantage, CStore Decisions sat down with John Matthews, founder and president of Gray Cat Enterprises, Inc., a Raleigh, N.C.-based management consulting company.

John Matthews (JM): When a Family Dollar or other dollar store closes, the first shopping missions up for grabs are typically fill-in grocery trips, household essentials, personal care items, snacks and beverages, and emergency purchases. Convenience stores that expand these categories can capture both immediate-need trips and recurring neighborhood shopping traffic.

Convenience stores should focus on value, not lowest price. Use meal deals, bundled offers, loyalty rewards, multipack discounts and key-value-item pricing on essentials like milk, bread and beverages. Emphasize convenience, speed and fresh food to differentiate rather than matching dollar-store pricing item-for-item. cstoredecisions.com

Person With Measles Visited Retail Stores
South Bay resident with measles visited SFO airport, San Jose locations

The Santa Clara County Public Health Department urges potentially exposed individuals to monitor symptoms and quarantine if unvaccinated

On Monday, June 8, the contagious individual visited San Francisco International Airport’s International Terminal — including passport control, customs and the international baggage claim area — between 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., the agency said, and also went to Trader Joe’s on Coleman Avenue and the International Halal Market on E Santa Clara Street between 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Members of the public who visited the sites at those times on June 8 may be at risk of developing measles seven to 10 days after they were exposed, the department said. Officials also warned that any unvaccinated individual traveling or joining large gatherings should be aware of their increased risk of measles if exposed. mercurynews.com

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Auror's Crime Data Making Headlines
New data shows organized retail theft hitting North Texas harder than national average

Report finds repeat offenders account for most retail crime incidents in the region.

Retail theft is taking a growing toll on North Texas businesses, and new data suggests repeat offenders are driving much of the problem.

A report released by retail crime intelligence platform Auror found that North Texas retailers experience repeat and organized retail crime at a higher rate than the national average.

The company, which works with 265 retailers in North Texas, recorded more than 20,000 retail crime events annually across the region.

Raul Aguilar, Auror's head of North America law enforcement partnerships and a retired deputy assistant director with the Department of Homeland Security, said the goal is to help retailers and law enforcement identify patterns and share information more quickly.

"We want to make sure that those events are then shared in a quick way, so they can look at it and try to see what's impacting the community," Aguilar said.

The top 10% of offenders in North Texas are responsible for 72% of recorded retail crime events. Nationwide, the top 10% of offenders account for 66% of recorded retail crime events.

Auror said agencies in Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Plano, Addison and the Texas Department of Public Safety use its platform. nbcdfw.com

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Visible security and proactive prevention hit the shopper experience differently. Retailers have spent years leaning on entrance gates and security guards to fight pushout theft. It works for a while, that visible presence makes offenders think twice. Then the offenders adapt. They find workarounds, and losses keep climbing, and the honest shoppers are the ones most impacted.

In 2025, a national grocer in a global market put it to the test. They invested in gates, guards, and Gatekeeper's Purchek® technology, then measured what actually worked. The results were telling.

Gatekeeper Systems' research from that study shows 49% of pushout attempts bypassed entrance gates entirely. Another 27% went through self-checkout, with nearly a third of those involving offenders tailgating behind paying customers after AI-enabled gates opened. The remaining 24% went through manned or unmanned registers. Gates give you visibility, but they still need good timing, an attentive employee, and an offender who doesn't know how to undermine it. That's a lot of things to go right.

Guards faced their own challenges. Coverage depended on schedules, attention shifted with service demands, and policies limited what they could do in the moment. Pushouts happen in seconds. By the time a guard assesses intent and weighs safety, the cart is already moving toward the door.

Meanwhile, paying customers feel the weight of all that security. Gate-and-guard setups slow the exit for everyone, and that friction wears on the shopping experience over time.

Gatekeeper's Purchek® technology takes a different angle. Instead of relying on compliance at a gate or a guard's judgment call, the system acts on the cart itself. When a cart with unpaid merchandise hits a defined boundary, the wheels lock. The event ends quietly, no chase, no confrontation. Nearby shoppers often don't notice anything has happened. It runs the same way every time, applying little to no friction to paying customers and direct control where it counts.

The financial case backs it up. One $500 pushout requires over $16,000 in sales to break even at a 3% operating margin. Multiply that across hundreds of incidents a year and the margin damage stacks fast. Every stopped cart reduces the volume of sales needed to stay whole.

The takeaway from this retailer's 2025 data was straightforward. Gates didn't prevent pushout theft. Guards didn't stop it. Purchek® did. Getting ahead of the problem protects shrink, preserves margins, and keeps store teams out of harm's way.

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Retail's Cybersecurity Risks
Why retail's contractor problem is a cybersecurity risk in disguise
Ask any retail operations manager what keeps them up at night and you'll hear the usual suspects: shrinkage, staffing, margin pressure. Rarely will they mention the contractor who arrived unannounced at a back-of-house entry, plugged a device into a network port, and left forty minutes later without a record in sight. Yet for Australia's enterprise security community, that scenario is not a hypothetical - it's a recurring gap that sits at the intersection of physical and digital risk.

The adoption of retail visitor management software has accelerated sharply across Australian retail networks in the past two years, driven in large part by organisations finally connecting the dots between who walks through the back door and what that means for their broader security posture. Platforms like Site360 have moved this conversation from the facilities team's desk to the CISO's agenda - and it's about time.

The Physical Access Gap Nobody Talks About

In most enterprise security frameworks, access control is treated as a technology problem - identity providers, MFA, zero trust network architecture. These are critical layers. But they assume the threat originates from a keyboard. The reality inside a multi-site retail environment is far messier.

Large retailers routinely manage hundreds of contractors, service vendors, equipment technicians, and delivery personnel across dozens or hundreds of locations. These individuals - many of them third-party, many unaccompanied - have legitimate reasons to be on-site. They also frequently have proximity to POS systems, server rooms, staff devices, and network infrastructure. Without a verified, auditable record of who entered, when, why, and whether they were qualified to be there, the attack surface is effectively invisible.

This is not a theoretical risk. Social engineering attacks that begin with physical access - tailgating, impersonation, device implants - are well documented in the threat intelligence literature. Retail environments, with their high foot traffic and contractor dependency, are particularly exposed. securitybrief.com.au

1 Billion ChatGPT Users
ChatGPT Reaches 1 Billion Users as the AI Economy Takes Shape
ChatGPT reached 1 billion global monthly active app users in May, CNBC reported on Friday (June 12), making it the fastest application in history to reach that scale.

Google Maps, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube each needed between five and eight years to reach the same threshold. ChatGPT did it in three.

The growth tracks what PYMNTS Intelligence has been measuring in consumer behavior for months. More than 60% of consumers now begin daily planning, learning and shopping inside AI platforms—not layering AI on top of existing habits but replacing those habits outright. That’s according to a PYMNTS Intelligence survey of 2,113 U.S. adults that tracked adoption across 54 personal-use cases spanning shopping, finance, health, education and travel.

Product discovery is the clearest signal of that shift. A separate PYMNTS Intelligence report found that 31.4% of AI users turned to generative AI to find product links in February—the highest adoption rate of any personal AI task in the dataset—with month-to-month variance of just 2.6 percentage points, the tightest of any task measured. Low variance at high volume is the signature of a settled habit.

As of January, 41% of consumers had used dedicated AI platforms for product discovery and 43% said they had fully replaced their prior methods. These shoppers are not running searches on Google and cross-checking with ChatGPT. They open ChatGPT first and ignore Google altogether.

Overall U.S. adult AI adoption crossed 54% in January, up ten points in a single month. ChatGPT sits at the center of that adoption. The app posted 62% year-over-year growth, with OpenAI processing 2.5 billion prompts per day across the platform as of last July. pymnts.com

Do AI Agents Open the Door for Hackers?
Agentic AI surges in financial sector even as many firms fail to manage security risks

One-fifth of firms aren’t even sure if they’ve been hacked through their AI tools, according to a new report.

Financial services organizations are widely using AI agents for common business operations, but many of them aren’t sure whether their AI tools have opened the door for hackers, according to a new report.

Sixty-two percent of financial services firms have deployed AI agents, and 93% of those firms have given them some level of autonomy, the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) said in its Tuesday report.

The report’s authors said the main conclusion from their survey, which consisted of interviews with 340 global IT and security professionals between Jan. 15 and March 1, is that “financial institutions have deployed AI faster than they have secured it.” cybersecuritydive.com

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Same-Day Delivery Wars
Walmart plans to bring delivery drones to Philly. What that means for Amazon and the same-day delivery wars.
Walmart is raising the stakes in the high-speed delivery war with Amazon, with part of this latest battle playing out in Philadelphia.

Wing, the first company to offer commercial drone delivery to homes in the United States, announced this week that it will expand its partnership with Walmart to bring drone service to seven new cities, including the City of Brotherly Love, sometime in 2027.

Philadelphia’s inclusion in Walmart’s drone program would be the first for the Northeast, part of a plan to bring drone delivery to 270 stores.

“Expanding into new markets with Wing allows us to provide an innovative delivery option for customers, utilizing our vast store network to make everyday shopping and fulfilling last-minute needs just a little bit easier,” said Greg Cathey, Walmart’s senior vice president of eCommerce fulfillment transformation in the U.S, in a statement.

The move, according to industry observers, would intensify the competition with Amazon, which has been feverishly working to offer increasingly faster deliveries to consumers through a mix of human couriers and drones. While Amazon has been testing out drone delivery since 2016, the competition lies not in who has the better machines, but in who can deliver goods faster.

Walmart, which launched its pilot that began in 2021, has used Atlanta and Dallas-Fort Worth as a testing grounds for its drones. Just last month, the e-commerce giant launched “Amazon Now,” a 30-minute-or-less (human) delivery service in Philadelphia, also available in Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Seattle.

Early Walmart reports tout an average delivery time of 23 minutes with their drones. inquirer.com

Don't Get Scammed During Prime Day
Stay Safe This Prime Day: 9 Crucial Tips to Avoid Online Shopping Scams

Prime Day, holiday sales, and flash deals create opportunities for shoppers—and scammers. Follow these practical safety tips before you click "Buy Now."

1. Only Shop on Known, Reviewed Websites
2. When in Doubt, Look for the Lock
3. Research the Seller Before Buying
4. Lie or Omit Personal Information on Shopping Forms
5. Don't Use Your Debit Card to Shop Online
6. Watch Out for Fraudulent Gift Card Exchanges
7. Don't Tap the Ads
8. Install and Update Your Security Apps
9. If You Get Scammed, Don't Get Mad, Get Revenge pcmag.com

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Berlin, CT: Three wanted in organized retail theft case targeting Harbor Freight
Police are seeking three suspects in connection with an organized retail theft operation targeting a Harbor Freight store. Lukasz Rejch, 36, of Connecticut, Barbara Tattersall, 62, of Connecticut, and Paul J. Demanuele, 36, of Connecticut, are wanted on felony arrest warrants charging them with larceny third degree and organized retail theft. The charges stem from an investigation into thefts of welders from the Harbor Freight store in Berlin. Hugo Mariera Esquilin was previously arrested by Berlin police for a theft on Nov. 20 and for an active arrest warrant involving 14 prior thefts at the store. Esquilin was charged with larceny second degree and organized retail theft. Police identified Rejch, Tattersall and Demanuele as accomplices during the ongoing investigation. Rejch and Tattersall each have court-set bonds of $50,000, while Demanuele has a $25,000 bond. newportdispatch.com

Marysville, WA: Update: Convicted felon arrested in connection with $47,000 JC Penney jewelry theft
A convicted felon was arrested in connection with the theft of more than $47,000 in jewelry at the JCPenney store in Marysville. The Marysville Police Department (MPD) concluded its investigation into the 2025 burglary, MPD announced Friday. During the break-in, suspects shattered a rear glass pane, breaking into the store and stealing nearly $50,000 in jewelry after smashing a display case. Patrol officers responded and began collecting evidence. Detectives continued the case through physical evidence processing, reviewing surveillance footage, and multiple forensic exams. Investigators were able to identify the convicted felon as a suspect. On April 27, detectives established probable cause, linking the man to the burglary based on DNA analysis and corroborating investigative findings. On May 27, Marysville officers found the man in the Bothell area. He was armed with a handgun, even though, as a convicted felon, he is prohibited from possessing a gun. msn.com

Millersville, PA: Police say man broke into store, stole collectibles, then tried to sell them
Millersville police are charging a man with breaking into a game store, stealing collectible cards and trying to sell them. Police say that on Tuesday, Johnathan Delarosa was caught on camera using a hammer to break the glass door at Owl Center Games on Manor Avenue and smash the display case to steal the merchandise. They say he was later apprehended at a card shop in Manheim Township after attempting to sell the stolen items. Police say the total estimated loss including property damage and stolen merchandise is valued between $5,700 and $7,700. wgal.com

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Shootings & Deaths

Richland County, SC: Man, 25, killed in local restaurant shooting that wounded 7 others
Authorities have released the name of an Irmo man who died in a shooting that also wounded seven others early Sunday morning. Richland County deputies responded around 3:30 a.m. to the Jerk Hut restaurant on Zimalcrest Drive, where they found multiple victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Investigators said one person died as a result of the shooting. EMS crews transported two victims from the scene to a hospital, while several others sought treatment at area hospitals in private vehicles. On Sunday evening, the Richland County Coroner's Office identified the deceased victim as 25-year-old Ty'shon Vogt of Irmo. Crime scene tape surrounded the business for hours as investigators collected evidence and interviewed witnesses in an effort to determine what led to the gunfire. For nearby business owner Jassingh, the violence came as a surprise. He said he had closed his store just a few hours before the shooting occurred. wltx.com

Senatobia, MS: Officer involved shooting leaves one person dead at Walmart in North Mississippi
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is examining an officer-involved shooting at Walmart on U.S. 51 in Senatobia, Mississippi, involving the Senatobia Police Department and Tate County Sheriff’s Office. Law enforcement officers responded to a shoplifting call at the Walmart. Upon arrival, officers encountered two subjects and a juvenile child fleeing from the store into a vehicle. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver drove in the direction of the officers, almost striking one. An officer then discharged their weapon, and the vehicle fled the scene. The subjects later arrived at a local hospital, where one juvenile child in the vehicle was pronounced deceased, and another subject sustained critical injuries. No law enforcement officers received any serious physical injury. wapt.com

Los Angeles County, CA: Teen killed in parking lot of Los Cerritos Center mall
An investigation was underway near a Chick-fil-A in Cerritos after a teenage boy was shot and killed on Saturday. The incident was reported in the 18600 block of Gridley Road, near the Los Cerritos Center, at around 4 p.m., according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Investigators say the boy was taken to the hospital, where he died. No one else was shot, officials said. Details about what led up to the shooting or a possible suspect were unknown. Deputies asked the public to avoid the area while the investigation continues. nbclosangeles.com

Columbus, OH: One dead after shooting outside Kroger on Saturday
An 18-year-old man is dead after a shooting in north Columbus on Saturday afternoon. At about 3:22 p.m., police officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of Worthington Centre Drive on the report of shots fired. When officers arrived, they were unable to find a victim, according to the Columbus Division of Police. A short time later, officers were notified that the victim — later identified Aboubacar Fofana — sought treatment at a local hospital; despite receiving treatment, he was pronounced dead at 5:11 p.m. Columbus police said Mohamed L. Jalloh, 18, is wanted in connection with the shooting. His whereabouts are unknown at this time. nbc4i.com

Whitakers, NC: Deputies identify two men who died after shooting each other inside Nash County Dollar General
Nash County Sheriff’s Office identified the two men who died after a shooting Saturday morning. Deputies were called at 9:55 a.m. to reports of a shooting inside a Dollar General on South White Street in Whitakers. When they arrived, deputies said they found a man, later identified as 35-year-old Herbert Earl Lawrence Jr, who had been shot in the chest. Lawrence died from his injuries, deputies said. While investigating, deputies found a second man just a half a mile away at the intersection of Nash and White Streets who had also been shot. Deputies later identified him as 32-year-old Wilbert Silver III. He also died from his injuries. According to the investigation, deputies said the two men were arguing before exchanging gunfire. One of the men worked at the Dollar General. wral.com

Greenville, SC: Teen charged as adult after weekend shooting inside Haywood Mall
Greenville City Dispatch officials confirmed units responded to a shooting at Haywood Mall on Saturday. Police said that at about 1:11 p.m., an officer stationed at the mall heard what sounded like gunshots in the plaza between Macy’s and Belk. The officer went to the area and found a woman who had been shot in the foot, then went to Belk and found a man with a gunshot wound to the shoulder and neck. Officers said Kamari Walker, 17, is being charged with high and aggravated assault and battery. Officers explained this allows him to be charged as an adult. Police said Walker has other charges, but they cannot be publicized due to Walker’s age. foxcarolina.com

Dayton, OH: 1 hospitalized after shooting near Dayton convenience store

Robberies, Incidents & Thefts

Warrington, PA: Shoplifting at Walmart Leads to Million-Dollar Bail for Philadelphia Men
Police said an attempted shoplifting at a Warrington led to charges when one of the men pulled a knife on security personnel employed by the store. On May 9, 2026, police say that Mark Alexander, 38, and Joel Long, 33, tried to steal a Nintendo Switch from the Warrington Walmart. They said that Alexander asked an employee to remove the gaming system, which costs just over $500, from the case and then distracted the employee while Long concealed the item and left the store without paying. When confronted by loss prevention employees from the store, police said that Long pulled a knife out of his pocket and held it while speaking to employees. Officers later found Alexander at a nearby bus stop. They said he provided a false name before being arrested. Long returned to the area shortly afterward and was also arrested. Police said they recovered the stolen Switch and clothing Long allegedly discarded. Police also learned that both men had arrest warrants out of Philadelphia. Both men were charged with offenses including robbery, retail theft, making terroristic threats and harassment. Bail was set at 10% cash of $1 million for Long and 10% cash of $250,000 for Alexander. tapinto.net

Gainesville, FL: Homeless man on probation arrested for threatening to “shoot up” Burger King restaurant

Westchester County, NY: DOJ: 22-year-old charged in Armed Robbery spree that targeted New Rochelle, Mount Vernon convenience stores

Greenville, SC: Greenville County man pleads guilty to armed carjacking of pizza delivery driver

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• 3 burglaries
• 0 shootings
• 0 killed

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