Detailed notebook of stolen items making it easy on Murrieta,CA Police. Kohl's, Marshall's, Sports Chalet, Ross, Staples, Walmart, Target, Lowes and Home Depot will have the detailed notes of a shoplifting group to thank for information and recovery of their merchandise. The car driven by the ringleader had several thousands of dollars in merchandise as well as over 100 gift cards. To assist in keeping track of the stolen inventory, a notebook was kept indicating who stole the item, from where and when, so each thief would get their proper share of the profits. (source pe.com)

Ex-Associate at Polo Ralph Lauren Outlet in Ohio ordered to pay $24,000 in restitution. Morris will be given five years to repay her debt plus court costs after pleading guilty to grand theft for offering her friends 95% discounts on items at the store. The accomplices would purchase items at a deep discount, and then later return the items to the store for a full cash refund at the original retail price. (source auroraadvocate.com)


Smash-and-grab Minnesota jewelry store robbers caught on tape Over the last month, a pack of smash-and-grab robbers have struck six Minnesota jewelry stores, attempted a seventh robbery in Eagan, and are possibly connected with two other cases. And though no arrests have yet been made, police are pursuing leads and Gudmundson said he's confident the perpetrators will be brought to justice soon. (source citypages.com)