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Big Brand Tire & Service Eliminates After-Hours Break-Ins with Interface Virtual Perimeter Guard

AI-enabled perimeter monitoring eliminates overnight break-ins and cuts security activations by 65 percent

St. Louis, MO – January 13, 2026 – Interface Systems, a leading managed service provider delivering remote video monitoring, commercial security systems, business intelligence, and network services for multi-location enterprises, today announced that Big Brand Tire & Service, one of the nation’s fastest-growing independent tire and automotive service providers, has eliminated costly overnight break-ins and significantly reduced trespassing and vandalism at a high-risk location. The company achieved these results by deploying Interface Virtual Perimeter Guard, an AI-powered perimeter security solution designed to deter incidents before they occur.

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The U.S. Crime Surge
The Retail Impact

Why Retail Needs Facial Recognition
Facial Recognition and the Shift From Reactive to Predictive Retail Security

By the D&D Daily staff

Retail loss prevention has traditionally been reactive by design. Incidents occur, video is reviewed, reports are filed, and patterns are identified after the fact. Facial recognition technology, when deployed narrowly and responsibly, represents a potential shift away from that model—toward earlier awareness and faster decision-making in the moment.

Rather than focusing on facial recognition as a way to “catch thieves,” some retailers are beginning to evaluate it as a tool for recognizing risk signals tied to known, repeat activity. In ORC cases especially, the same individuals often appear across multiple locations, jurisdictions, and incidents. Facial recognition can help connect those dots faster than traditional methods that rely on manual photo sharing or delayed law enforcement coordination.

From an operational standpoint, the value is less about automated enforcement and more about time. If a store team is alerted that a person previously linked to aggressive theft behavior or coordinated ORC activity has entered the location, staff can make informed decisions earlier—whether that means adjusting floor coverage, securing high-risk merchandise, or contacting internal or external partners. In theory, this allows for lower-profile interventions that reduce confrontation rather than escalate it.

Another emerging use case is post-incident analysis. Facial recognition can help investigators determine whether a suspect involved in a theft or assault has appeared in other locations or incidents, accelerating case building and improving the quality of information shared with law enforcement. For ORC investigations, where scale and repetition are defining characteristics, that efficiency can matter.

Retailers evaluating facial recognition are treating it as a limited-use intelligence tool, not a broad surveillance system. Many are restricting databases to individuals tied to verified incidents and implementing strict access controls, retention limits, and audit requirements.

As retail crime grows more organized and mobile, facial recognition is less about replacing existing LP strategies and more about complementing them—helping teams move from hindsight to foresight, while balancing effectiveness with accountability.

Auror Helping Tesco Fight Retail Crime
Tesco trials new crime reporting platform to deter retail crime and keep colleagues, customers and local communities safe

From Monday 26 January, Tesco will be trialling a new crime reporting platform across 40 of its stores.

The 10-week trial will be conducted across Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire, with the aim of driving down retail crime, protecting colleagues and increasing collaboration with the police and the wider retail industry.

While even one incident is one too many, retail crime has continued to escalate sharply across the industry, with the latest BRC Crime Survey reporting that incidents of violence and abuse against retail workers now surpass 2,000 a day.

The Auror platform, which is already used by several retailers and UK police forces, will make it easier and quicker for colleagues to report security incidents. By bringing all the data and information into a single source, this simplifies the process for retailers and the police to build, manage, track, and resolve cases faster.

Tesco has invested tens of millions of pounds over the last four years in a range of security measures, including investing at its highest ever rates in security officers and in practical measures such as body worn cameras, protective screens, additional mobile security officer support, and door entry systems.

Auror is one of a number of global technology companies that Tesco, along with four other leading grocery companies globally, has invested in through the W23 Global venture fund. Launched in April 2024, the fund invests in tech-driven start-ups and scale-ups that improve customer experience, boost productivity, and address sustainability in the grocery sector.

Recently, Tesco became the first major UK retailer to roll out body worn cameras to help its delivery drivers feel safer at work. Additionally, Tesco continues to advocate for the introduction of a standalone offence for assaulting retail workers and make the case for Dotcom delivery drivers to be included in the scope of that offence. tescoplc.com

Retailers Applaud Greater Police Presence
UK: Government gets closer to neighbourhood police target, data shows

The Home Office has announced that there have been nearly 2,400 additional police and community support officers hired into neighbourhood roles over the last six months.

In April last year, the government committed to put 3,000 neighbourhood officers into frontline positions within 12 months to drive down anti-social behaviour that is blighting town centres and residential areas. Data from the first six months of this period – up to the end of September 2025 – shows that this target is on course to be met, with 2,383 police officers and Community Support Officers now in neighbourhood roles.

Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) chief executive James Lowman said: “We strongly welcome the government’s ongoing plan to put more police on the streets to keep communities safer.

“Retailers are already noticing the difference in the local police presence in their communities and the relationships that they’re building with neighbourhood policing teams, but this momentum must be backed up by the rest of the justice system.

“When crimes like theft and abuse in store are reported, they should be investigated and the criminals responsible must be put on a path to stop the cycle of reoffending.”

Figures from the 2025 ACS Crime Report show that over half of independent convenience stores (52%) now rate their relationship with their neighbourhood policing team as very good.

The announcement follows two major initiatives in 2025 aimed at tackling retail crime, the Winter of Action and the Safer Streets Blitz, both of which involved putting more police patrols in town centres and on high streets as well as local action to tackle anti-social behaviour. talkingretail.com

Another Major City Sees Crime Fall
Sacramento robberies & burglaries drop 12%

Sacramento crimes down in all major categories, police in 2025 data report
Crime reported in the capital city dropped in all major categories in 2025 compared to 2024, Sacramento Police Department data released this week showed.

The sharpest declines were in car thefts and burglaries, while police also marked declines in aggravated assaults, robberies, rape and homicides, according to department data released Wednesday. Police recorded 2,257 car thefts in 2025, a 17% drop from the previous year.

Burglaries fell 12.5%, from nearly 2,400 cases in 2024. Robberies declined to 889 incidents in 2025, down more than 12% from the more than 1,000 reported the year before, according to the agency’s data. sacbee.com

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Workplace Safety in Retail is More Than Crime Prevention
Workplace Safety in Retail: The Risk Hiding in Plain Sight

By the D&D Daily staff

When retail leaders talk about safety, the conversation often centers on theft prevention, emergency response, or security incidents. But for most retail employees, the greatest safety risks are far more routine—and far more frequent. Slips, repetitive strain, improper lifting, blocked exits, and understaffed shifts contribute to a steady stream of injuries that rarely make headlines but have real operational consequences.

Retail is a physically demanding environment by default. Employees spend long hours on their feet, move heavy merchandise, work ladders and stockrooms, and navigate crowded sales floors. Add high turnover, inconsistent training, and peak-season pressure, and small safety lapses can quickly compound into injuries, workers’ compensation claims, lost productivity, and morale issues.

One challenge is that many common retail injuries develop gradually. Repetitive motions at registers, awkward stocking positions, and rushed unloading processes often go unnoticed until pain becomes persistent. Unlike acute incidents, these risks are harder to spot without proactive observation and employee feedback. Retailers that rely solely on incident reports may be reacting too late.

Staffing levels also play a role. When teams are stretched thin, employees are more likely to rush tasks, skip safety steps, or attempt jobs alone that require assistance. In these conditions, safety becomes a casualty of speed. Clear expectations around when to pause, ask for help, or delay non-essential tasks can reduce injury risk without slowing operations overall.

Technology is beginning to play a modest but growing role in workplace safety. Digital training platforms, task reminders, and incident reporting tools can help standardize safety practices across locations. Some retailers are also using data analytics to identify patterns—such as recurring injuries tied to specific tasks, layouts, or times of day—allowing them to address root causes rather than symptoms.

Perhaps most important is culture. Employees are more likely to follow safety procedures when they believe leadership genuinely prioritizes their well-being, not just compliance metrics. That means reinforcing safety through daily conversations, empowering workers to speak up about hazards, and treating near-misses as learning opportunities rather than failures.

As retail continues to face labor challenges and operational pressure, workplace safety is no longer just an HR issue. It is a core business concern—one that affects retention, performance, and long-term resilience. Retailers that invest in everyday safety practices may find they are protecting far more than just their workforce.

Why Vibes are Key to Retail Success
How Important Is ‘Vibe’ in Physical Retail?
Not attempting to be too playfully groovy about this question: According to a recent report from Mood Media, vibe or atmosphere is perhaps the most important (and often overlooked) differentiator in today’s physical retail environments.

“You walk into a retail store on a Saturday afternoon, and before you’ve consciously registered what you’re hearing, the upbeat, on-brand playlist has shifted your mood. The lighting is warm, the scents are well-balanced. Digital screens near the entrance show off new arrivals that align with the season and are exactly what you’ve been looking for. You came in for one thing, but 30 minutes later, you’re still browsing, considering, and adding new things to your cart,” the report outlined as an opener, pivoting to make the statement: “That’s the power of in-store media done right.”

The top-line result produced by the Mood Media survey is that nearly half (43%) of respondents indicated that atmosphere was the element which stands out the most in their preferred stores. The combination of in-store media elements — whether the music being played, the messaging and in-store marketing displays, or digital screens — all contribute to spend, traffic, time spent, discovery, and retention, per the data. retailwire.com

RELATED: Survey: Music and other In-store media help store atmosphere 'stand out'

Over 1,000 GameStop Closures in 2 Years
GameStop shuttering 30 New York locations as part of nationwide closures linked to falling sales

The closures are part of a nationwide shuttering that will impact at least 470 locations by the end of the month

GameStop is shutting down roughly 30 stores in New York as part of a nationwide shuttering that will impact at least 470 locations by the end of the month, according to an online compilation of the closures.

The shutdowns in the Empire State impact stores throughout the state, including in New York City, Long Island, Westchester and the Hudson Valley, hitting mall and standalone locations.

Stores across 43 states will shutter by the end of the month. Other states with significant closures include Texas, Florida, Pennsylvania and California.

The closures come after 590 nationwide store shutdowns during the previous fiscal year, meaning GameStop will have shuttered more than 1,000 locations in roughly two years. foxnews.com

Massive Amazon Store Coming
Amazon retail store coming to southwest Chicago suburb
An Amazon retail store is coming to southwest suburban Orland Park after the board approved the project on Monday night. The store site is located at the busiest commercial corridor in Orland Park. Big box retailers surround the intersection at LaGrange and 159th.

Amazon plans to knock down the old Petey's restaurant and build a sprawling retail facility spanning more than 220,000 square feet on 35 acres with seven loading docks. In the days leading up to this meeting, social media was flooded with a mix of opinions on this new proposed development.

Traffic concerns with trucks entering and exiting the facility were a main concern shared by residents. cbsnews.com

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Retail Under Siege:
The Rise of ORC & the Tech Fighting Back

Innovation Born from Urgency

CIS Security Solutions creates solutions that help our clients protect their valuable assets. We offer products that are economical, sustainable, and quick to achieve return on investment while securing valuable merchandise at the Zone 1 level, at the fixture. We have become a leader in innovation, and the evolution of our products has been saving our clients millions of dollars per year, while preventing loss of assets and increasing sales.

We had ideas for products years ago, but technology had to catch up first. By 2022, development was underway on the Gen6 SP (Smart Padlock), a new generation tether that connects to a smart padlock tag via a sleek plug-in system, creating a multi alarmed circuit from tether to padlock tag. It had to be intuitive, secure, and built for speed. Early models showed promise in lab tests, but the true trial came in multi-store pilot programs. Results from the pilot tests were analyzed and we made some changes, with the valuable input from our clients.

No Pins. No False Alarms. No Nonsense.

In 2023, The Slide Padlock Tag was born. With a smooth locking slot, the Gen6 SP tether slides and secures in place right into the Smart Padlock Tag. Simple for staff, impossible for thieves. It features dual-frequency EAS technology and an IR detacher safeguard, so any unauthorized attempt to remove the tag or tether sets off a piercing alarm.

And best of all? Associates could now remove or transfer merchandise with ease using an all-in-one decoder. One press deactivates the alarm and releases the Slide Tag from the tether; plug into a new Slide Tag and the alarm is instantly reactivated. Customers still get to feel, try on, and interact with the merchandise, while the item remains fully protected and secure. Security no longer comes at the cost of customer experience.

Securing the Rack: Meet "The Boot"

But locking down individual items was just the beginning. What about when multiple high-value items are displayed on shared fixtures like 4-way racks and H-racks?

Enter The Boot. The Boot is a rugged security solution built to secure up to 10 Gen6 SP recoiling tethers directly to a store fixture. The first prototype looked like something from a dystopian workshop: metal plates, bulky screws, and a vibe somewhere between Mad Max and Steam Punk. It worked. One store saw a Return On Investment within 24 hours of installing it.

Engineers then refined the design into a clean, solid unit that fits seamlessly around fixture legs, using just two security screws and top-and-bottom swivel locks. The latest version installs in minutes and has now been deployed across 2,000+ retail locations in the U.S. and Canada with more rolling out every month.

A Safer, Smarter Shopping Experience

High-volume theft, once considered an inevitable loss, is no longer untouchable. Retailers are pushing back with innovation that works behind the scenes: making stores safer, smarter, and ready for whatever the next wave of organized retail crime throws at them.

The takeaway? High fashion may still be vulnerable to theft trends, but thanks to evolving retail security tech like The Boot with Gen6 SP Slide, luxury handbags and clothing is no longer vulnerable to ORC mobs, yet it IS accessible to customers.

What is Next?

The proof of concept is there. The ROI is there. Loss percentages are falling while sales are rising as our products protect the merchandise. As our retailers’ needs arise, we can adapt and create solutions to protect their merchandise. As the needs of our clients evolve, so will we and so will our products.

What are your needs? What are your wants? Let’s have a chat and find the right solution for you.

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Cybersecurity Spending Clash
CFOs, CISOs clash over cybersecurity spending as threats mount: Expel

Four in 10 finance leaders said quantified risk reduction would make it easier to justify a cybersecurity spending hike.

CFOs and chief information security officers are significantly misaligned when it comes to cybersecurity investment goals and priorities, a survey by cybersecurity firm Expel found.

The breakdown revolves around metric and decision-making mismatches, according to the report released this month. Security leaders typically make decisions based on industry best practices, compliance requirements and ease of integration, while finance chiefs zero in on areas such as cost avoidance and risk reduction.

“Rather than doubling down on metrics that their counterparts don’t value or can’t understand, CISOs and CFOs can both benefit from educating their counterparts,” the report said. “By bridging the knowledge gap, finance and security leaders work toward better alignment, clearer communication, and more strategic cybersecurity investments.”

The findings come as escalating threats are heightening pressure on organizations to make strategic cybersecurity investments, Expel said.

Cyberattacks are expected to surge this year as criminals continue exploring ways to capitalize on advancements in artificial intelligence.

“Now, new AI-driven threat vectors stand to increase the scope, frequency and cost of data breaches,” global information services firm Experian said in its 2026 data breach forecast report.

As cyber threats become more sophisticated and the financial impact of breaches rises, CFOs are taking a more proactive role in cybersecurity strategy and investment decisions, Jack McCullough, president and founder of the CFO Leadership Council, said in a recent blog post. cybersecuritydive.com

Holiday Weekend Phishing Campaign
LastPass warns backup request is phishing campaign in disguise

The company said customers were sent deceptive emails over the holiday weekend claiming the company was doing maintenance.

LastPass on Tuesday warned of a phishing campaign with false claims that the company is conducting maintenance and asking customers to back up their vaults in the next 24 hours, according to an alert released by the company.

LastPass said the campaign began on or about Monday, which was Martin Luther King Jr. Day, when many U.S. businesses were closed. The company emphasized the email is not a legitimate request and confirmed that customers are being targeted in a social engineering campaign.

“This campaign is designed to create a false sense of urgency, which is one of the most common and effective tactics we see in phishing attacks,” a spokesperson for LastPass said in a statement. cybersecuritydive.com

New EU Cybersecurity Package
EU tightens cybersecurity rules for tech supply chains
The European Commission has proposed a new cybersecurity package aimed at strengthening the EU’s cyber resilience, including a revised EU Cybersecurity Act designed to secure ICT supply chains and ensure products reaching EU citizens are secure by design through a streamlined certification process.

The revised Cybersecurity Act establishes an ICT supply chain security framework based on a risk-based approach. This framework will help the EU and Member States identify and mitigate risks across critical sectors while considering economic impacts and market supply.

The Act also introduces mandatory derisking of European mobile telecommunications networks from high-risk third-country suppliers, building on the existing 5G security toolbox. helpnetsecurity.com

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Tariffs Drive Up Amazon Prices
Amazon CEO: Prices have gone up from tariffs
If your next Amazon order seems more expensive, President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs may be partially to blame, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said Tuesday.

Like many retailers, Amazon and its vast network of third-party sellers loaded up on inventory ahead of Trump’s tariff rollout last spring. But that supply ran out by the fall, Jassy said in a CNBC interview on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

“So you start to see some of the tariffs creep into some of the prices, some of the items,” he said. “Some sellers are deciding that they’re passing on those higher costs to consumers in the form of higher prices, some are deciding that they’ll absorb it to drive demand and some are doing something in between.”

The comments are a stark shift from last June, when Jassy said in a CNBC interview that the company had not seen “prices appreciably go up.” That was after Amazon drew the direct ire of Trump and members of his administration following reports that the e-commerce giant planned to display how tariffs were impacting prices.

On Tuesday, though, Jassy said: “We’re going to do everything we can to work with our selling partners to make prices as low as possible for consumers, but you don’t have endless options.”

In a statement, though, the company told CNN that overall price levels have not changed more than expected. “While we are seeing prices for some sellers and some brands go up, overall the prices of products on Amazon have not changed outside of normal fluctuations,“ an Amazon spokesperson said.

And the White House said it maintains that foreign exports are footing that tariff bill. cnn.com

Amazon Gunning for Walmart
Leaked Internal Amazon Documents Suggest The E-Commerce Giant Is Gunning For Walmart’s Business

It currently lags far behind Walmart in grocery market share.

Amazon is taking notes from Walmart as it reorganizes its grocery delivery business, according to Business Insider, which says it viewed internal company documents that laid out this plan.

The Seattle-based e-commerce giant is reportedly leaning into supercenters, adding new warehouses, and using Whole Foods stores to fulfill online delivery orders—all of which are strategies Walmart already utilizes.

Walmart currently controls about 21 percent of the U.S. grocery market, data from research firm Numerator shows. Its two biggest challengers are Kroger, which accounts for 8.5 percent of the market, and Costco, which accounts for 8.2 percent. Amazon and Whole Foods, with 1.6 percent each, trail behind the pack.

While an Amazon spokesperson told Business Insider these figures “underrepresent” the e-commerce company’s market share, it seems to be on a mission to improve its standing. inc.com

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Riverside County, CA: Man Accused in High-Dollar Theft Ring to Stand Trial on Felony Charge
35-year-old foreign national accused of conspiring to steal hundreds of thousands of dollars in electronics, appliances, perishable goods and other products found in a Jurupa Valley warehouse must stand trial for receiving stolen property and other offenses, a judge ruled Wednesday. Yong Li was arrested in 2024 following a Riverside County Sheriff’s Department investigation that spanned months. At the end of a preliminary hearing Wednesday, Superior Court Judge Helios Hernandez found there was sufficient evidence to bound Li over for trial on the felony count, as well as sentence-enhancing allegations of perpetrating a white collar crime and engaging in theft that involved large quantities of contraband. The judge scheduled a post-preliminary hearing arraignment for Feb. 6 at the Riverside Hall of Justice. Li is free on an $80,000 bond. mynewsla.com

New Castle County, DE: State Police Arrest Newark Man and Seek Another in Serial Shoplifting Investigation
The Delaware State Police arrested 29-year-old Daijour Chase from Newark, Delaware, and have an arrest warrant for 28-year-old Nicholas Henry of New Castle, Delaware, in connection with a serial shoplifting investigation involving multiple Home Depot stores throughout New Castle County. In early January 2026, Home Depot loss prevention staff alerted detectives from the Delaware State Police Organized Retail Crimes Unit about several shopliftings involving similar suspects. Detectives learned between May and November 2025, the suspects shoplifted from multiple Home Depots throughout New Castle County, on eight separate occasions. During these incidents, the suspects worked together to steal over $10,400 worth of power tools and various merchandise. Through investigative means, detectives identified the shoplifters as Chase and Henry. Chase was linked to all eight incidents, while Henry was connected to three of the shopliftings. On January 20, 2026, Detectives obtained arrest warrants for both men. dsp.delaware.gov

Oakland, CA: FBI raids East Oakland lot where thieves allegedly sold stolen gas for cheap

San Luis Obispo, CA: Police seek public help identifying Sunglass Hut theft suspects; $3,000 merchandise stolen

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Shootings & Deaths

Gainesville, FL: ‘Selected randomly’: Gunman killed lumber store employee, shot 2 officers, chief says
A man in Florida is accused of killing a lumber store employee in an apparent random attack and then wounding two officers in a subsequent shootout, according to the Gainesville police chief. Chief Nelson Moya said 31-year-old Justin Dewayne Long is accused of shooting and killing an employee at Imeca Lumber & Hardware at about 8 a.m. Jan. 14. The employee was identified as 23-year-old Eduardo Pardo Rodriguez. Moya said police found that Long had “very little to no connection” to the lumber store. “In fact, we are quickly learning that there is the appearance of an outset of a mental health issue here and that the victim, that was sadly selected, was selected randomly,” Moya said. Two Gainesville police officers responded quickly to reports of shots fired at the lumber store. When they arrived, they saw Long appearing to flee in a car. wgem.com

North Olmsted, OH: Aggravated robbery suspect fatally shot by officer after pursuit into North Olmsted
The Elyria Police Department says an investigation into an aggravated robbery turned into a pursuit involving several agencies that ended with an officer fatally shooting a suspect on Wednesday. According to a release, Elyria officers were sent to the AT&T Store on West River Road around 3 p.m. in response to an aggravated robbery involving a firearm. Elyria Police Chief James Welsh later explained that the store was being serviced by an armored car company when the robbery happened. Police officials say the suspect vehicle was identified and located in Lorain. Officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop, but the driver fled from the scene. It led to a pursuit involving several law enforcement agencies. "The suspect showed no regard for the safety of motorists or pedestrians in the area, traveling at speeds over 100 miles per hour," Welsh added. North Olmsted police deployed spike strips which Welsh said temporarily disabled the suspect's vehicle. The suspect got out on foot and fled to an apartment complex on Clareshire Drive. Welsh said the suspect took a woman hostage at gunpoint and brought her inside her residence. "At that point, one of the Elyria police officers that gave chase shot and killed the suspect," he stated. The suspect was taken into custody and transported to an area hospital before being pronounced dead. No injuries to police or civilians were reported. wkyc.com

Phoenix, AZ: Dispute over restroom line preceded deadly shooting at QuikTrip
A dispute over the restroom line preceded last week’s deadly shooting at an east Phoenix convenience store, according to court documents. Officers responded to reports of shots fired at the QuikTrip at 44th and Oak streets around 7:45 a.m. Friday, the Phoenix Police Department said. They found 52-year-old Danny Lyn Kaster suffering from gunshot wounds on the ground outside the bathroom. Kaster was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead at 8:30 a.m. Around 8:50 a.m., a man called 911 and reported that his stepson, 25-year-old Deondre Stephon Franklin, was responsible for the shooting, according to court documents. ktar.com

Holyoke, MA: Wrongful death lawsuit filed nearly 3 years after Holyoke Mall shooting
Nearly three years after a nail technician was shot and killed at the Holyoke Mall, his widow has filed a lawsuit that accuses the mall, its security team, property management company, and the alleged shooter of negligence and wrongful death. Michael Tran was working at Touch of Beauty Hair and Nail Salon inside the mall on January 28, 2023 when a shooting broke out between a customer and another man. Tran, 33, had nothing to do with the dispute, but was hit by gunfire and died. He left behind his wife and a young son. Court documents obtained by Western Mass News reveal what the lawsuit called a troubling pattern of violence at the mall. In the three years before Tran’s death, there were five police calls per week to the Holyoke Mall. Nine of those calls were gun-related incidents. More than 140 calls were disturbances. In 2020, another young man was killed at the mall. The lawsuit claimed the mall and its security company were negligent. According to the complaint, they knew about a history of gun violence and criminal activity at the mall, but didn’t do enough to keep people safe. westernmassnews.com

Philadelphia, PA: Teen shot inside West Philly convenience store on Tuesday night
A person entered a convenience store in the Kingsessing section of Philadelphia on Tuesday and opened fire, shooting a teenager, a police source told NBC10. The shooting occurred at around 9:15 p.m. at the Chester Ave. Convenience Store, Inc 24/7 at the 5500 block of Chester Avenue, police said. According to police, officers responded to the scene to find evidence of a shooting. Later, officials said, a 17-year-old boy showed up at a nearby hospital after suffering two gunshot wounds to his right arm. He was hospitalized in stable condition, police said. nbcphiladelphia.com

Robberies, Incidents & Thefts

Yuba City, CA: Police arrest adult, minor after suspected jewelry store robbery
Yuba City police arrested one adult and a minor following a suspected daytime robbery at a local jewelry store that left the owner injured and an estimated $1 million in merchandise stolen. Police say the robbery unfolded just after 1 p.m. on January 18 at a jewelry store along the 400 block of Palora Avenue. Investigators believe four suspects were involved. Three entered the store wearing masks and carrying hammers, while a fourth remained outside in a vehicle, according to police. Authorities say the suspects shattered display cases and took gold jewelry. During the robbery, the store owner was struck in the chest with a hammer and sustained minor injuries. As the suspects fled, a witness followed their vehicle and relayed real-time information to dispatchers. The car was later found abandoned near Richland Road and Estates Drive, where the suspects ran away from the scene on foot. Officers arrived to the area and deployed a police drone, which helped locate two suspects hiding in a nearby residential yard. The remaining two suspects were not found and are believed to have escaped. Investigators later confirmed the suspected vehicle had been reported stolen out of Oakland earlier the same day. Several pieces of jewelry were recovered from inside the abandoned car, though police say an amount of the stolen merchandise has not yet been recovered. abc10.com

Omaha, NE: Pawn shops help police catch thieves through fingerprints, national database
Pawn shops collect fingerprints, photos and identification from sellers, creating a crime-fighting network that helps police recover stolen property and catch thieves. The tracking system came into focus following two arrests last week for pawning stolen jewelry, highlighting the role pawn shops play in law enforcement investigations. Ty Mansfield, who has helped run E-Z Money Pawn Shop and Millard Jewelry and Coin for 10 years, said he has helped police recover thousands of dollars in stolen property. “They’ll call us, they will place the item on hold, we’re obligated to help the person or victim get their product back,” Mansfield said. wowt.com

Spokane Valley, WA: Shoplifting suspect commands dog to bite store manager
A shoplifting incident escalated into a violent confrontation Tuesday evening when a suspect assaulted loss prevention officers and commanded his dog to bite a store manager, according to the Spokane County Sheriff's Office. Spokane Valley deputies arrested 31-year-old Michael R. Espinoza on charges of first-degree robbery, third-degree theft and two counts of fourth-degree assault following the incident at a store near the intersection of East Montogomery Avenue and North Argonne Road. Around 7:25 p.m., loss prevention officers observed Espinoza concealing items in his clothing while walking through the store with a 75-pound dog, deputies said. After exiting without paying for approximately $125 worth of merchandise, loss prevention contacted him outside. Espinoza released his dog and told it to "get him," according to deputies. The dog bit the store manager on the wrist but did not break skin. When officers attempted to detain Espinoza, he struck one with his knee, shoved another and hit an officer in the face before being handcuffed, the sheriff's office said. Store employees sustained minor injuries, and the stolen merchandise was recovered, deputies said. kxly.com

Holyoke, MA: Police seek suspect in $30,000 jewelry theft

Gardiner, ME: Maine man arrested after Armed Robbery at Walgreens

Harris County, TX: 15-year-old arrested following series of vape store robberies

Chesterfield County, SC: Man sentenced to 20 years after armed robbery, kidnapping at Verizon store

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• 23 robberies
• 7 burglaries
• 1 shooting
• 1 killed

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