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Macy's Announces
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Chase Seitz has been promoted to Sr. Director Regional Asset Protection
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The U.S. Crime Surge
The Retail Impact
Behind the Scenes of LA's ORC Task Force
The task
force has conducted roughly a hundred retail blitzes so far to tackle ORC.
Los Angeles consistently
ranks as the city with the worst organized-retail-crime
problem.
The Crime Rings Stealing Everything from Purses to Power Tools
In Los Angeles, a task force of detectives is
battling organized retail theft, in which boosted goods often end up for sale
online-or commingled on store shelves with legitimate items.
Los Angeles is among
the world's largest shopping environments.
The metropolitan area's diverse convergence of stores, street markets,
warehouses, cargo ships, interstates, freight trains, and luxury goods-along
with its wealth disparity, street gangs, and proximity to the Mexican border-make
it singularly conducive to criminal enterprise.
During the pandemic, the retail landscape suffered. Now brick-and-mortar
shopping is rebounding.
When the task force's supervisor, Sergeant Jimmy Eberhart, teaches other
agencies' officers
what he has learned
about investigating organized retail crime,
one of his PowerPoint slides notes a "disturbing trend." On social media,
outlaw networks recruit employees of retail businesses or credit facilities to,
say, steal a customer's identity or knowingly run a pinched credit card.
(What's more,
employees may assist
with a theft, in what the retail industry calls "sweethearting.")
Eberhart's unit, which
focusses on the less showy aspects of organized retail crime,
works out of a tight, windowless office just north of downtown, in an aging
fortress shared by homicide detectives and by a squad that reconstructs traffic
accidents using advanced math. As of January, the
C.H.P. had recovered
more than thirty-eight million dollars' worth of merchandise and made more than
two thousand arrests in
cases involving organized retail crime. The highway patrol
created the task force
in 2019, after
California lawmakers codified such thefts as a distinct offense.
Los Angeles consistently ranks as the city with the worst organized-retail-crime
problem,
according to the National Retail Federation. Lieutenant Mike McComas, who runs
the
L.A.P.D.'s
organized-retail-crime task force,
told me, "Shoes are a
hot item, so maybe instead of putting out a complete set of shoes you put out
only the right shoe."
He added, "Uniformed security, if you can afford it, is great."
At Home Depot, I asked Eberhart if he thought that staking out a big-box store
was a good use of time and funding. (The
task force has conducted roughly a hundred retail blitzes so far.)
"I think it's necessary," he replied. "It's good on several levels. It's good
public awareness. It's also a good deterrent, to see us out here."
newyorker.com
Retailers -- Even Competitors -- Join Forces to
Fight ORC Using AI
AI-Powered Surveillance Revolutionizes Retail Theft Prevention
Leading retailers such as Target, Walgreens, and Home Depot are spearheading
a collaborative effort
to combat organized theft by integrating advanced artificial intelligence (AI)
and real-time surveillance technologies.
Faced with a wave of high-profile theft incidents, these
industry giants are
joining forces to deploy innovative solutions aimed at preventing criminal
activities and ensuring
the safety of employees and customers.
Retailers unite against organized crime with AI Surveillance innovations
In an unprecedented show of unity,
competitors within the retail sector are coming together to confront the
escalating threat posed by organized retail crime.
Championed by industry heavyweights like
Target, Walmart, and
Home Depot, this collaborative endeavor has led to substantial investments
in AI-powered surveillance systems and sophisticated theft prevention measures.
A notable breakthrough is the
development of
AI-driven heat maps, which empower retailers to anticipate and intercept
potential criminal activities in real-time.
By consolidating data from diverse sources, including law enforcement and
participating retailers, these heat maps
identify hotspots for criminal behavior,
enabling businesses to proactively deploy security measures and deter theft
incidents before they occur.
Surge in AI investments amid growing shrinkage concerns
The retail sector is witnessing a significant surge in AI investments, with over
90% of retailers
planning to enhance their AI capabilities in the coming year.
This surge underscores the pressing need to address the pervasive issue of
shrinkage, encompassing losses from theft, fraud, administrative errors, and
other causes.
Law enforcement and AI
By facilitating information sharing and coordination, these technological
innovations enhance the effectiveness of law enforcement efforts to combat
retail theft. The integration of artificial intelligence and real-time
surveillance technologies heralds a new era in retail theft prevention. Through
collaborative initiatives and strategic investments,
retailers are
harnessing cutting-edge solutions to protect their assets and ensure the safety
of employees and customers.
cryptopolitan.com
Will AI Help Solve the Self-Checkout Theft
Problem?
Walmart & Target shoppers facing a self-checkout 'nightmare,' loss prevention
expert says - but the worst is yet to come
How shoplifting has changed self-checkout
A
loss prevention expert has warned that
shoppers should expect
to see more self-checkout experiments
in the future. Big box retailers like
Walmart and Target have been testing out wild solutions to try and prevent theft
while keeping customers happy - and the 'great self-checkout experiment' is sure
to continue.
Self-checkout is beloved by some shoppers, but it also
creates limitless
opportunities for theft,
leaving retailers with no choice but to crack down with anti-theft solutions.
Store managers are addressing the issues by
locking down aisles
of low-price items like laundry detergent and
forcing shoppers to
wait until a worker can
help them.
The latest mix-ups at checkout came as no surprise to
Johnny Custer, who has spent his lifetime working with retailers to reduce theft
and maximize profits.
Custer, senior manager at ThinkLP, calls the kiosks "the great self-checkout
experiment" because he believes
retailers are still
trying to figure out
how to implement it in their stores.
'Worst Case Scenario'
The retail expert said
every store that uses
self-checkout is at a loss
with how to perfectly balance customer expectations and anti-theft measures.
Executives are playing with the
cashier versus
self-checkout ratio,
the number of supervisors at self-checkout, and what times of day the lanes
should be staffed.
AI Solution
In Custer's professional opinion,
stores will start
relying on artificial intelligence
that is connected to a customer's debit account. Despite their struggles
with finding the perfect solution, Custer warned that self-checkout is here to
stay and that
retailers will wait
until the last possible moment it to remove it.
"I personally believe that retailers will continue to
try a number of
self-checkout strategies all the way up to the time AI takes over,"
he said.
the-sun.com
ORC is a Top Retail Concern - But 'Lack of
Quality Data' is Also a Problem
Retailer Concerns About Organized Crime Escalate Amid Ongoing Losses
As retailers face
ongoing margin
pressures from a difficult economic environment,
many are growing increasingly concerned about the losses they may be accruing
from theft from organized crime gangs.
Retailers are turning
to new technologies to bolster their security
against this kind of theft without accruing additional labor costs. For
instance, Walmart-owned Sam's Club is replacing the practice of verifying
receipts as shoppers exit the store with
artificial intelligence
(AI)-powered technology that can visually scan
customers' carts.
Many retailers are
locking up more products.
Home Depot CEO Ted Decker
recently spoke to the retailer's
significant investments in technology to combat organized retail crime,
noting that, last year, the chain experienced more than 142,000 instances of
shrinkage.
The extent to which this kind of crime is an issue is contested. On an episode
of the podcast "If
Books Could Kill" that discussed organized retail crime, host Peter
Shamshiri highlighted a section of the NRF's report on the subject, which cites
observations from a "former law enforcement official" that the
"lack of quality data has stymied efforts to raise public awareness about the
scale and consequences"
of this kind of crime.
"The lack of quality
data is why you don't know the scale, the consequences of organized
retail crime,"
Shamshiri argued, attributing much of the concern around the issue to "media
panic" based on unreliable data.
Mounting concerns about the issue come as retailers face ongoing economic
challenges.
Dollar Tree is planning
to close roughly
1,000 Family Dollar stores,
even as it attempts to
woo affluent shoppers.
Macy's recently
announced the upcoming closure of
150 locations over
the next couple of years. Signet Jewelers - owner of
Kay Jewelers, Zales and
Jared - is
closing up to 150 American and British locations
by the middle of the year.
pymnts.com
NYC's Subway Crime Surge is Impacting Retail
Retail giant blames NYC subway crime for breaking lease for shops at FiDi
station
According to the MTA, Westfield - the company that manages the retail space
inside Fulton Center - gave notice last month of
plans to break its lease over
concerns about crime in the NYC subway.
Nicholas Ritacco, portfolio manager and director of finance at IB Global Real
Estate Funds, believes Fulton Center has a dual problem, beginning with
location.
"Between the office tailwinds of people not coming back and not really
frequenting that location as much,
combined with the security
concerns, security perception is reality, it's very difficult for retailers to
want to stay at that location,"
Ritacco said.
The NYPD reports
transit crime is up, just over 13% year to date.
To address transit safety concerns, the NYPD deployed 1,000 officers to support
the MTA's police force.
fox5ny.com
Catching Yourself Red-Handed
Influencer who filmed Philadelphia Apple Store looting headed to trial
A social media influencer who appeared in a
self-filmed viral video during
a spell of looting
outside the Apple Store in Philadelphia in September will stand trial on
burglary charges.
The 22-year-old woman, who uses the social handle "Meatball," has been held for
court on charges that include
burglary, conspiracy, and
criminal trespass, The
Philadelphia Inquirer reported. Her video included footage of people stealing
from the Apple Store and slamming iPhones to the ground once they realized the
items were bricked.
appleinsider.com
AI and shoplifting: How retailers are fighting shrink to increase profits
Video: AI-powered Technology Helps Fight Retail Crime
Is the Era of Traditional Malls Finally Over?
Shoppers are looking beyond the traditional mall as the decline of department
stores deepens
From
the outside, it may look like the enclosed mall is full of customers looking to
shop. But a view inside at the lack of customers tells another story - one where
shoppers are moving away from department stores in favor of online shopping and
outlet malls.
This shift in consumer behavior has been
plaguing malls and
department stores across the country for decades,
experts say. People of all generations are shopping differently, forcing
companies to re-evaluate their business models.
Department stores got their start as anchor tenants in enclosed malls in the
1960s and 1970s, Mr. Swartz said. It made those stores' survival directly linked
to the success of malls.
If enclosed malls
continue to decline, so will the department stores,
he said.
"It's not that people are not shopping in stores anymore," Mr. Swartz said. "They're
shopping in different stores and shopping in different places.
The industry cannot adapt to that very quickly. If you own hundreds of
department stores, they don't just disappear overnight.
Macy's announced last month that it would be shuttering 150 of its stores across
the country in an effort to shift the department store's brand
toward smaller luxury
and outlet stores, with a heightened focus on its e-commerce platform.
But the company said in an email to the Post-Gazette that the brand's shift is
not a result of the decline of malls.
"A lot of malls are likely to close in the next five to 10 years, especially in
smaller and midsize cities that have limited population growth and limited
income growth," he said. "They
just don't need these big malls anymore because people have so many places to
shop."
post-gazette.com
26% of U.S. Jobs Are in the Retail Industry
Retail industry continues as nation's largest private-sector employer
The retail industry supports more than one in four U.S. jobs.
The industry supported
55 million full-time
and part-time jobs in 2022, accounting for 26% of total U.S. employment,
according to a new report released on Monday by the National Retail Federation
(NRF). The figures are
up from 52 million jobs
and 25% of total U.S. employment
in 2018.
Conducted by PwC, "The Economic Contribution of the U.S. Retail Industry"
examines the direct, indirect and induced contribution of the retail industry to
the U.S. economy. According to the report, the retail industry's total labor
income contribution was approximately
$3 trillion, or 20% of
total national labor income in 2022.
The industry's total gross domestic product (GDP) contribution was $5.3
trillion, accounting for
20.4% of U.S. GDP.
In terms of direct economic contribution, the report found that there were
nearly 4.6 million
retail establishments in 2022, which accounted for 11.1% of all business
establishments in the country.
Retailers also directly
provided 32.2 million jobs for American workers.
The report also examined retail's economic impact for each of the 50 states and
the District of Columbia. The states with the largest total number of retail
establishments in 2022 were
California, Texas, Florida, New York and Georgia.
chainstoreage.com
$490M Apple Settlement
Apple Settles Lawsuit Over China iPhone Sales
Apple has finally agreed to pay $490 million to resolve the claims about how CEO
Tim Cook misled investors about a decline in iPhone sales in China.
The class-action lawsuit, filed in Oakland, California, alleged that
Apple failed to
accurately report the
performance of iPhone models released in September 2018.
During an investor conference call in early November 2018, Cook indicated
positive sales figures for the new iPhones. However, on Jan. 2, 2019, Apple
issued a warning that its revenue for the quarter would fall significantly below
expectations, primarily due to
weak demand in China.
This announcement marked the first time Apple had revised its revenue guidance
since the launch of the iPhone in 2007, resulting in a 10% drop in stock price
and a loss of over $70 billion in shareholder wealth.
Despite denying
allegations of deception, Apple decided to settle the lawsuit
after more than four years of legal proceedings to avoid further complications.
The settlement, reached through mediation, awaits approval from U.S. District
Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, with a hearing scheduled for April 30.
retailwire.com
Tyson Foods Faces Boycott After Report Claims Company Plans To Hire Asylum
Seekers
Tyson Foods, the well-known food processing company, finds itself in hot water
as calls for a
boycott surge due to
allegations of planning to employ migrants at its factories.
The uproar stemmed from a now-retracted report by Scripps News suggesting that
the company intended to recruit asylum seekers who arrived in New York City.
However,
Tyson Foods swiftly
debunked the claims,
asserting the inaccuracies of the article's figures.
Responding to the boycott demands, Tyson Foods released a statement to address
the mounting misinformation: "In recent days, there has been a lot of
misinformation in the media about our company, and we feel compelled to set the
record straight.
Tyson Foods is strongly
opposed to illegal immigration,
and we led the way in participating in the two major government programs to help
employers combat unlawful employment, E-Verify and the Mutual Agreement between
Government and Employers (IMAGE) program."
retailwire.com
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collective experience battling this illness, seasonal flu continues to wreak
considerable havoc both on individual wellness, as well as on our business
continuity and productivity.
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CONTROLTEK Elevates Support as Innovate Level Partnership
with Loss Prevention Research Council (LPRC)
Bridgewater, N.J. (Feb 22, 2024)
CONTROLTEK, a global
leader specializing in retail asset protection, RFID inventory and asset
tracking solutions, and tamper-evident packaging, proudly announces its
elevation to an Innovate Level Partner with the
Loss Prevention Research
Council (LPRC). This partnership reflects CONTROLTEK's commitment to
advancing the field of loss prevention and asset protection within the retail
industry.
LPRC's diverse membership and strong partnerships are foundational to its
success in fostering collaboration and innovation. As an Innovate Partner and
Advisory Panel member, CONTROLTEK will actively contribute to the development of
more effective and highly advanced solutions, share best practices, and
collaborate with other members and partners to create a safer and more
profitable environment for the retail industry.
Tom Meehan,
CFI, President of CONTROLTEK, expresses enthusiasm about the expanded
partnership, stating, "We believe in and support the impactful work The Loss
Prevention Research Council is doing to move the retail industry forward and
their approach of using research to find evidence-based solutions aligns with
CONTROLTEK's goals."
Read Hayes, PhD,
Director of LPRC, shares his perspective on the collaboration, stating, "We are
excited to welcome CONTROLTEK as an Innovate Partner and Advisory Panel member.
Their expertise in EAS asset protection and RFID solutions will undoubtedly
enrich the collaborative efforts within our growing community. Together, we will
continue to drive innovation and create impactful solutions for the challenges
faced by the retail sector."
As an Innovate Level Partner, CONTROLTEK joins forces with LPRC and its members
to shape the future of loss prevention, leveraging collective knowledge and
experience to stay at the forefront of industry advancements.
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Retail the 3rd Most Targeted Sector by
Cyberattackers
Within the retail sector, breaches cost
businesses $2.5 million per incident on average.
Make Sure Retail Software Vendors Check These Security Boxes
A recent study found that
retail is the third-most-targeted sector by cyber attackers, following only
financial institutions and healthcare.
Within the
retail sector, breaches
cost businesses $2.5 million per incident
on average.
The rising number of attacks, increasing remediation costs and growing scrutiny
by cybersecurity insurance providers are all reasons
retail technology
leaders are hyper-focused on improving their security posture.
This elevated focus includes closely vetting the cybersecurity practices and
certifications of software vendors that retailers choose to work with.
As you assess the security capabilities of your retail technology partners, here
are three things to pay close attention to.
SOC 2 Status:
When you are evaluating retail software vendors, ask for a copy of their most
recent SOC 2 audit report and then review the scope of the report as well as any
major findings. Inquire about remediations that are in place for any major
findings that have been noted by the third-party audit firm.
Commitment To Ongoing Training:
Cybersecurity preparedness is never a one-and-done event; it's a state of
constantly evolving and adapting to new and emerging threats. Therefore, your
software vendor should be providing its employees with relevant and up-to-date
cybersecurity training and education regularly.
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Security-Aware Culture:
Security compliance is the test and measurement of standards and practices, but
cybersecurity maturity goes beyond basic standards. The evolving threat
landscape requires organizations to become security-aware and security-focused.
Ultimately, the most trustworthy software providers are the ones that make
security part of their overall culture.
forbes.com
Cybersecurity Becoming Top Priority
Audit committees rank cybersecurity as top priority amid SEC crackdown
Cyberattacks are just one of several rapidly
changing threats confronting audit committees, according to the Center for Audit
Quality and Deloitte.
Audit committees
rank cybersecurity as
their top oversight priority,
the Center for Audit Quality and Deloitte found in a survey conducted as the
Securities and Exchange Commission pushed forward with strict rules on
cyberattack disclosure.
Among audit committee members,
69% deemed
cybersecurity as a leading concern, with 30% ranking it as their
No. 1 risk priority,
CAQ and Deloitte said in an annual report. Forty-eight percent of committee
members viewed enterprise risk management as a top concern, with 16% identifying
it as the top priority.
"It appears that audit committees, in the face of escalating threats,
understand the
attention cybersecurity demands and that it needs to be overseen with rigorous
discipline," Krista
Parsons, audit and assurance managing director at Deloitte, said in an email
response to questions.
The SEC in December enacted
a rule requiring
companies to disclose in annual 10-Ks how they manage cyber risk,
including defenses, board cybersecurity oversight and assessment of potential
and actual attacks. Companies must also detail a cyberattack within four days
after finding that it will cause a material loss.
cybersecuritydive.com
The Debate Over Possible TikTok Ban
Is a TikTok Ban in the US the Right Move?
TikTok faces further scrutiny as today marked a significant stride in the halls
of the United States House of Representatives as they rallied behind
a bipartisan effort to push forth a bill targeting the operations of TikTok
within the nation's borders.
With the resounding approval in the House, the
spotlight now shifts to the Senate, where the fate of the popular video app
will be further deliberated. Should the bill garner enough support in the
Senate,
it would mandate
TikTok's Chinese proprietor ByteDance to divest its ownership.
If the company chooses not to, then the app faces a potential ban on American
soil.
The bipartisan bill, dubbed the
Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act,
received an overwhelming endorsement in the House, with a vote tally of 352 to
65, as reported by CNN.
Lawmakers argue that
the bill isn't a ban
but rather gives TikTok the choice to sever ties with the Chinese Communist
Party. They believe
TikTok can continue if ByteDance no longer owns it. However, TikTok disagrees,
stating on X that the legislation aims for a total ban in the U.S., violating
Americans' right to free expression.
They argue it will harm
businesses, artists, and creators nationwide.
retailwire.com
Nissan breach exposed data of 100,000 individuals
6 CISO Takeaways From the NSA's Zero-Trust Guidance |
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Tip #9:
Mitigate Risks Associated with Cyber Insurance
and Vendor Choices
Mitigate risks related to cyber insurance and vendor choices by
actively managing security posture and technology vendors. Insurance
carriers may play a more active role in evaluating an organization's
security, necessitating a careful examination of technology vendors
and their potential impact on coverage and premiums.
Watch this space every
Tuesday for more of
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Temu Shopping App Accesses 'Everything on Your
Phone'
Lawsuits claim app for online retailer Temu gains access to 'literally
everything' on your phone
Consumers have filed
more than 900
complaints against it with the Better Business Bureau in just the past 14 months
since the company launched.
According to research from BabyCenter, more than one in three parents have
bought or received items from
Temu, which is owned by
a Chinese company.
BabyCenter says its review of the website has found
products that have been recalled, could be counterfeit or circumvent U.S. safety
standards and
features that are important in preventing issues like choking.
Temu tells Action News, in part: "Child safety is our absolute priority...
We have a multi-layered
safety system in place. This includes rigorous merchant vetting, pre-listing
product reviews with safety documentation checks, and random spot checks
in our warehouses. We hold our sellers accountable, taking strict action against
those who violate our platform rules or safety regulations."
Complaints at the Better Business Bureau include
poor quality and
shipping delays, as
well as misuse of customer information, which worries security experts.
Two
class-action lawsuits
related to privacy have been filed against Temu
claiming Temu "gains
access to literally everything on your phone"
and the app is "loaded with tools to execute virulent and dangerous malware and
spyware activities."
"When the app can get access to your photos and videos, just by you downloading
it and installing it.
That's that's pretty
concerning," said
D'Ovidio.
Temu categorically
denies the allegations
and calls the lawsuits "meritless".
It also says in part, "At Temu, safeguarding privacy and maintaining
transparency in our data practices are core values." The BBB says it is now
working closely with Temu to address concerns.
6abc.com
Will FedEx & Amazon Get Back Together After
Breakup?
FedEx and Amazon Discussed Partnership as Competition for Returning Packages
Intensifies
Talks didn't result in a deal but
illustrate shifts in the growing business of handling parcels that customers
send back
After a high-profile
split, FedEx and Amazon.com
have explored doing more business with each other.
The two companies last year discussed FedEx accepting returns of Amazon packages
at its retail locations, bringing the delivery giant a share of the business,
according to a person familiar with the matter. Amazon has partnerships with a
number of companies, including FedEx rival United Parcel Service UPS
-0.34%decrease; red down pointing triangle, to handle the millions of returns it
has annually.
The two sides didn't reach a deal, but the developments come as FedEx has sought
to boost parcel volumes amid an industry slump and Amazon seeks to improve the
experience its customers have in returning items.
The talks with FedEx happened last spring, around the same time that Amazon
introduced a fee for some customers who bring their returns to UPS stores.
wsj.com
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San Marcos, CA: Man, Woman Arrested, Accused of $200K in Retail Thefts
A man and a woman were arrested on suspicion of grand theft and conspiracy in
connection with retail thefts across North County, the San Diego County
Sheriff's Department announced Friday. John Michael Mastrobuono and Jenise
Christine Mastrobuono were served with an arrest warrant Wednesday in the 100
block of La Casa Drive by deputies with the Vista Sheriff's Station's Community
Policing and Problem-Solving Unit. The warrant was the result of an
investigation into thefts at numerous retail stores in North County and across
Southern California, according to SDCSD Sgt. Brent Longfellow. During the
search, deputies recovered close to $200,000 worth of stolen merchandise,
including wine and champagne, the sergeant said. John Mastrobuono, 49, was
booked into the Vista Detention Facility on Wednesday and was charged with two
felonies, grand theft and conspiracy. He faces arraignment at 1:30 p.m. Friday,
according to jail records. Jenese Mastrobuono, 45, was booked into the Las
Colinas Reentry Facility in Santee and was charged with two felonies, grand
theft and conspiracy. She also faces arraignment at 1:30 p.m. Friday.
timesofsandiego.com
Middletown, NY: Suspect Nabbed For Stealing $33K Worth Of Phones
Tairon Pressley, of the Bronx, was arrested after an investigation into a highly
organized retail theft of cellular phones, said Trooper Steven Nevel, of the New
York State Police. He is accused of using stolen account information from
cellular customers to steal Apple and Samsung smartphones from the Middletown
Walmart on Route 211 on several dates in February and March, Nevel said. Nevel
said Pressley is accused of stealing over $33,000 worth of phones. He was
apprehended by members of the State Police working in conjunction with Walmart
loss prevention targeting organized retail crimes. He was charged with grand
larceny and falsifying business records, both felonies.
dailyvoice.com
Eugene, OR: 7-Eleven manager asking for help identifying group of suspects
involved in recent string of organized theft
The
general manager of several Eugene 7-Elevens is asking for the community's help
identifying a group of kids or young adults who have been caught on camera
stealing hundreds of dollars' worth of adult beverages. According to Michael
Beavers, general manager of four Eugene 7-Elevens, the location on High Street
and 13th Avenue has been the target of several "beer runs," all caught on
camera. "We've been dealing with a lot of theft at all of our locations,"
Beavers said. "On the 13th location, especially, it seems we have a large group
of people that are organizing beer runs basically with ski masks anywhere from
four to eight or 12 packs at once of 12-packs, which is costing us a lot of
money right now." Many customers said they were shocked to see just how many
people are involved and just how many times it has happened in just a week.
kezi.com
Staten Island, NY: Accused thieves flee SI Target with 2 shopping carts filled
Police are searching for three women seen on video leaving a Staten Island
Target with carts filled with stolen household items, according to police. The
three women can be seen on video pushing the filled carts out of the Target on
Veterans Road West on Feb. 29. According to police, the women took around $1,500
in items and escaped in a U-Haul van around 1:30 p.m.
pix11.com
Elmhurst, IL: 4 Arrested In Felony Retail Thefts at Kohl's, Jewel, and Shoe
Carnival
Grand Island, NE: Man accused of stealing more than $4,400 worth of gas from
Grand Island gas station
Bensalem, PA: More than $2,700 in fragrances, beauty products stolen from same
Kohl's store
Urbana, IL: Crime Stoppers investigating theft of 16 chainsaws
Union County, PA: Three charged in over $1K Walmart theft
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Shootings & Deaths
Pittsburgh, PA: Update: Man arrested for triple shooting, homicide inside local
convenience store
Pittsburgh Police arrested Quincey Gurske for a triple shooting that took the
life of a 20-year-old in the city's Allentown neighborhood. Quincey Gurske is
now in the Allegheny County Jail. He faces a long list of charges including
criminal homicide, criminal attempted homicide, robbery and aggravated assault
to name a few. Detectives say Quincey Gurske was seen on surveillance video
inside Adan's Market on East Warrington Avenue, committing the murder in a very
distinct outfit March 3. Police say he was later seen at another crime scene
connected to the shooting wearing the same outfit. Those clothes were also found
inside his home when police searched it. When he was taken into custody Monday
morning, Quincey Gurske kept his head held low and his face shielded from our
camera as he was walked out of Pittsburgh Police Headquarters and put in the
back of a squad car, headed to jail. During the shooting, bullets ended up
hitting businesses on both sides of East Warrington, shattering the windows of a
local business. All of this was just two blocks from Pittsburgh's Zone 3 police
station. Local businesses say Adan's Market, where the homicide happened, is the
root of the problem. There have been three deadly shootings connected to the
store in the last three years. The victims were all between 17 and 20 years old.
wpxi.com
Oconee County, GA: Former UGA football player convicted of killing RaceTrac
clerk in Oconee gets 30 years in prison
A former University of Georgia player who was convicted of murdering a
23-year-old RaceTrac clerk received a lengthy sentence. On March 19, 2021, Ahkil
Nasir Crumpton aka "Crump," 26, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania walked into the
RaceTrac gas station on Macon Highway in Watkinsville, Georgia. This is where
Elijah Wood was working as the store clerk, filling in for a sick coworker.
According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Crumpton's face
was covered, and he was wearing dark clothing and football gloves. Crumpton was
seen on surveillance video leaving and then returning at 1:15 a.m. When Crumpton
returned, he approached Wood, who was standing behind the counter at the cash
register. Deputies said Crumpton pointed a Glock 19 pistol with a weapon-mounted
light at Wood, hitting him in the chest. Wood's girlfriend testified at trial
that she was on a FaceTime call with Wood at the time of his death. Crumpton ran
out of the store without taking any money or merchandise. Wood died at the
scene.
wgauradio.com
Menomonee Falls, IA: Dozens of shots fired in FedEx Distribution Center
No one was hurt Sunday night when a gunman opened fire inside a FedEx Ground
package distribution center in Menomonee Falls.
A security guard called 911
after seeing the man walk into the building carrying a handgun. It was
closed at the time. The guard told a dispatcher
they recognized the man as an
employee or a recently terminated employee of the facility on County Line
Road near Pilgrim Road. Responding officers quickly tried to find the man in the
massive complex around 9:40 p.m. Sunday. They were told the man was seen
entering the main building. Moments later, an officer reported hearing gunfire
and announced he was entering the building. The gunman came outside and,
according to police, followed orders to drop the gun and was arrested after a
brief struggle. No one was
shot. Police from Germantown assisted Menomonee Falls Police in searching
the building to ensure there were no other suspects and to collect evidence.
Even after the gunman was arrested, police called additional officers to the
scene here to ensure he was acting alone.
wisn.com
Robberies, Incidents & Thefts
Brooklyn, NY: Burglar stole artwork worth $4.8K from Brooklyn gallery: NYPD
Police are searching for a man who stole nearly 30 pieces of art with close to
$5,000 from a Brooklyn art gallery last month, according to the NYPD and the
gallery. Authorities said the thief broke into Green Fa Llo Dba TigerBob at 51
35th St. at around 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 24 and took artwork worth $4,800. The
business reported 29 pieces of art were taken, according to a social media post.
The suspect took off after the heist and remained at large, as of Monday, police
said.
pix11.com
Sevierville, TN: Man banned from Buc-ee's 'for life' after bringing service duck
to store
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C-Store - Daytona
Beach, FL - Armed Robbery
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C-Store- West Palm
Beach, FL - Armed Robbery / 2 shot
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C-Store - San Antonio,
TX - Robbery
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C-Store - Sheridan
Township, MI - Burglary
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C-Store - Oshtemo
Township, MI - Armed Robbery
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C-Store - Eugene, OR -
Robbery
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Clothing - Hilltown
Township, PA - Robbery
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Collectables -
Brooklyn, NY - Burglary
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Dollar - Summit
Township, PA - Armed Robbery
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Gaming - El Paso, TX -
Armed Robber
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Gas Station -
Albuquerque, NM - Armed Robbery
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Hardware - Urbana, IL
- Robbery
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Jewelry - Bridgeport,
CT - Armed Robbery
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Jewelry - Santa
Barbara, CA - Armed Robbery
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Jewelry - Victorville,
CA - Robbery
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Jewelry - Edison NJ -
Robbery
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Jewelry - Hanover, MD -
Robbery
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Kohl's - Bensalem, PA
- Robbery
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Liquor - Isle of
Wight, VA - Robbery
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Macy's - Marin County,
CA - Robbery
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Marijuana - Seattle,
WA - Burglary
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Motorcycle - Rocklin,
CA - Burglary
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Pet - Thornton, CO -
Robbery
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Restaurant - Chicago,
IL - Burglary
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Target - Staten
Island, NY - Robbery
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Walmart - Warrington
Township, PA - Robbery
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Walmart - Chillicothe,
OH - Robbery
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• 22 robberies
• 5 burglaries
• 1 shooting
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