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A Sincere Thank You to the Supply Chain and Service Workers
CIS Security Solutions is open for business and has plenty of inventory. We are taking all the recommended precautions, necessary to ensure a clean and healthy environment at our offices and warehouse, and we have implemented social distancing and staggered shifts so we may continue to serve our clients.

CIS would like to say Thank You to the men and women who are keeping us all supplied with the items we need to get through the Covid-19 pandemic.

Read the full letter here from Peter Morello, President, CIS Security Solutions Inc.


Coronavirus Update: A Message From CONTROLTEK
At CONTROLTEK, the health and well-being of our employees, customers and partners are our top priorities. We continue to closely monitor the COVID-19 Coronavirus outbreak and we are taking necessary actions to manage our response to this pandemic. Our comprehensive Business Continuity and Health Emergency Event plans ensure safety of our employees and consistent service for our customers in emergency situations.

Following is a brief update on the steps we're taking to do our part in minimizing the current outbreak and to balance the safety of our employees and commitment to our customers.
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Coronavirus Update: March 24


US: 44K+ Cases, 537 Dead -- Globally: 382K+ Cases, 17K+ Dead


Coronavirus Could Overwhelm U.S. Without Urgent Action, Estimates Say



 


Click here to track U.S. & Canada coronavirus store closings
201 closures in U.S., 93 in Canada (Updated Daily)
 

First Coronavirus Cancelled the Trade Shows.
Now, It's Taking Over the Convention Centers


National Guard converting NYC's Javits Center, host of annual NRF Big Show,
into 1,000-bed emergency hospital - the first of four opening in NY state.



 

Hospital Ship Mercy Heading to L.A. - New Field Hospitals - Drive Thru Testing


 



Stay @ Home Orders - Social Distancing Lockdown
Atlanta 14-day Order, Dallas & Houston, Las Vegas, New Mexico, Massachusetts, Ohio, California, Florida, Pennsylvania, ILL., Kansas City, Denver, Boulder, New Jersey, Delaware, Louisiana, Indiana, Michigan, the entire UK, Australia, India.

Trump says he hopes to have economy reopen by Easter -- Sunday, April 12th

His most concrete goal to date for easing off restrictions meant to curb the spread of the coronavirus.

Trump said his task force would consider ways to "allow local economies to cautiously resume their activity at the appropriate time" after the end of a 15-day period during which the administration urged Americans nationwide to avoid restaurants and bars, limit non-essential travel and keep in-person gatherings to 10 people or less.

He suggested the time for workers to return to their jobs was a matter of weeks, not months, even as lawmakers and public health experts warn the virus could remain a problem into the summer.

"We can socially distance ourselves and go to work," he said Tuesday, adding that workers can wash their hands more frequently or stop shaking hands to try and limit the spread of the virus. thehill.com

Editor's Note: See below article. This is all based on the Task Force's ability to track data by zip code and continue under the surveillance and or the mitigating models. Both of which have varying degrees of restrictions.

Next Monday is the BIG Day
Trump's Press Conference Last Night

Trump, V.P. Pence, COVID Task Force Dir. Dr. Birx, AG Barr, and an Admiral in charge of logistics held a press conference last night that really dealt with the 15 day program, the collection of data from around the world, the DOJ's warning of prosecution for industrial sized hoarding, and the distribution system for PPE nationwide.

It became quite evident that Dr. Birx felt much better about the data collection efforts worldwide and domestically. To the point that she appeared confident that by Monday, March 30, the end of Trump's 15 day initial program that's focused on mitigation, might be able to be modified to a surveillance and mitigation model where they loosen restrictions in some parts of the country while maintaining the mitigation restrictions in 'hot spots', with a part of NYC area being the 'global hot spot' now where 28% of those tested showed positive for COVID.

Birx went on to state that by Monday they hope to have the data to a point that they can flex the response by zip code.

Trump certainly is anxious to get the country back up and running and as quickly as possible and repeatedly said we can do two things at once, referring to Birx's comments above. Which means Monday we may see some loosening of restrictions while the 'hot spots' get intensive response. Two hospital ships are on their way to LA and NYC, and the Army engineers are erecting multiple field hospitals in NYC and Seattle areas.

Bottom line is they appeared and sounded confident that what they've done may be working. But it's still too soon to absolutely commit. Just my thoughts. -Gus Downing

On Another Note: Some Clothing Retailers Won't Make it Out Without a Bailout
It doesn't take a crystal ball to predict that given the current retail landscape and yesterday's claim from over 20 clothing CEO's in the NY Times article, that "we will fail."

As you can't expect, what was the weakest link in retail, being the mall-based clothing retailers, cut off their cash flow, stop the flow of goods, while continuing to fund payroll, and expect them to easily open right back up with outdated seasonal merchandise. That's the trifecta of doom.

So the question is who does survive? As this round of bankruptcies will be the bloodiest and maybe the final blow of the weakest. Just my thought. -Gus Downing
 



The Global Hot Spot
New York City Police Step Up Patrols to Enforce Social Distancing

New York City will deploy police officers and workers from other government agencies to parks and playgrounds to enforce social distancing rules and slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Monday evening.

Mr. de Blasio said the city is focused on education and warnings this week. If that approach doesn't work, authorities could impose tougher restrictions such as potential sanctions and the closure of playgrounds.

"This week's going to be decisive," he said.

NYPD officials said Monday that officers had visited almost 6,000 bars, restaurants and clubs, beginning over the weekend, to ensure owners are complying with directives to serve only takeout food. They also visited 1,600 supermarkets and pharmacies.

There are now almost 21,000 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in New York state, with 157 deaths. New York City is the U.S. epicenter of the virus, with more than 12,000 confirmed cases and around 100 deaths in the city.

New Jersey has among the highest number of cases in the nation after New York, with about 2,000 people confirmed to be battling the disease. On Sunday, New Jersey Supreme Court Chief Justice Stuart Rabner ordered the release of up to 1,000 inmates from state jails to limit crowding and slow the spread of infections. wsj.com

Coronavirus: Survival Mode for L.A.'s Homeless ...Means More Grocery Store Thefts
While millions in Los Angeles try to adapt to "safer at home" restrictions, the city is seeing an uptick in thefts -- specifically homeless people trying to survive the coronavirus pandemic.

Several grocery store employees around L.A. tell us they're having a bigger problem than usual with homeless people stealing food. The general belief is with L.A. residents hunkered down at home, the homeless can no longer panhandle for money -- so, they're shoplifting out of desperation to eat.

We're told some Hollywood-area grocery chains have added extra security in an effort to thwart more thefts, and some LAPD officers have given store managers their direct lines to report major issues.

While grocery stores are remaining open as an "essential business" ... we're told most are allowing 50 households in when the store first opens, and then an additional 25 households every 10 mins afterward.

We broke the story ... cops in L.A. and NYC have also been instructed to pay extra attention to non-essential stores that are now empty to combat burglaries. tmz.com

Recurring Theme in News Nationwide
Coronavirus Has Police, Judges Weighing Arrests and Jail Time

Law-enforcement agencies in Franklin County, and throughout the state of Ohio are being advised by courts and prosecutors to arrest only those who pose a threat to society and to issue summonses for non-violent offenses. The justice system is doing all it can to reduce the number of inmates in the county's two jails amid the coronavirus pandemic. govtech.com

Coronavirus: California Prisons Hunker Down Along with the State
 


 



#SupermarketSuperheroes
Coronavirus: Boom and Bust Across Retail

Grocery clerks are the new heroes of the coronavirus pandemic, and supermarkets are scrambling to hire more of them to meet spiking demand. But front-line workers are tiring of abuse from frantic shoppers, and some are getting worried about their health after learning that at least two supermarket employees have tested positive for COVID-19.

How are employers protecting this precious resource? Most grocery chains, large and small, have reduced store hours to give employees more time to restock, sanitize their workplaces and even "rest." They are providing more hand sanitizer and posting signs about hand washing. Most grocers have implemented new or expanded sick-leave policies that make at least some accommodations for coronavirus illness or quarantine.

#SupermarketSuperheroes. "Retail workers are like the band that continues playing while the Titanic is sinking," posted one fan.

A Mix of Pride and Fear

Some grocery workers are soaking up the new recognition. "I can't tell you how many times in the past my job has been a joke to family and friends," tweeted one store manager. "Respect your retail workers. We're out here on the front lines of this, making sure everyone can still eat."

Recently released OSHA guidelines on the coronavirus called for employers to explore ways "to increase the physical distance among employees and between employees," a challenge in a supermarket environment. One positive trend for workers may be the grocery pickup and delivery services being offered by a growing number of supermarkets. But those services are strained right now, with wait times of a week or longer.

Unprecedented Hiring Push for Stores and Distribution Centers

Greg Ferrara, president of the National Grocers Association, which represents independent grocers employing nearly 1 million workers, has been touting employment opportunities at his member companies and urging newly unemployed people to apply for jobs.

"Please spread the word to anyone impacted by this crisis," he urged on Twitter. "Out of work or need to pick up work? We'd love to have you and keep you employed!" shrm.org

Coronavirus Sparks Hiring Spree for Nearly 500,000 Jobs at Biggest Retailers
While small firms are under pressure to let people go, large sellers of food and other essentials are bulking to meet rising demand.

Editor's Note: In effect, we're moving half a million closer to the virus. WSJ presented it's movement impact in an info graphic. Quite alarming. See it Here

A Legal Prospective:
Can companies be held liable when their employees fall ill with the coronavirus?

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Act's general duty clause, employers are required to "furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees."

While the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has not released specific standards covering COVID-19, Michelle Strowhiro, a partner in the Los Angeles office of McDermott Will & Emery, contends that employers could face risks under this clause if they don't take steps to protect their workplace and ensure it is not exposed to individuals who may have contracted the virus.

In addition, Strowhiro said that in certain health care settings and other workplaces where employees could encounter blood-borne pathogens, federal workplace safety law further requires the employer to "make an immediate confidential medical evaluation and follow-up available for employees that have had an exposure incident." abajournal.com

U.S. Department of Labor Releases Guidance for Preparing Workplaces for Coronavirus

The U.S. Department of Labor has resources to help workers and employers prepare for the COVID-19 virus

Workplace Safety
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has resources to help employers and workers prepare for and respond to coronavirus in the workplace.

OSHA Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19 - Developed in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to help employers respond in the event of coronavirus in the workplace.

Temporary OSHA Guidance on Respiratory Protection Standard - This guidance provides suggestions and options to help increase the availability of N95 filtering facepiece respirators for healthcare providers.

COVID-19 Webpage - Provides infection prevention information specifically for employers and workers.

Wages, Hours and Leave - Unemployment Insurance Flexibilities - Support for Dislocated Workers and States - News - General Resources dol.gov

The New Work @ Home Consequences
Amid COVID-19 Lockdowns, New Online Behavioral Shifts Are Beginning to Take Shape

No doubt you're spending more time reading news content online - in fact, according to comScore, the number of minutes spent by readers on news sites has increased by 46% on the same period last year. You're probably also spending more time in social apps - but are there any new behaviors that you've taken up in the last few weeks, like, maybe, Zoom hangouts or participating in more local groups?

The loss of community connection leaves a significant gap, at a time when people need to feel connected the most - and as such, it's no surprise to see online communities filling this void, and becoming more active, essential virtual meeting spaces.

The interesting consideration stemming from this will be how such interaction extends, especially beyond this period. You would expect that the longer the crisis goes on, the more reliant people will become on such groups, and as that happens, that could lead to significant interactive shifts, moving more and more of our community engagement into digital realms, and further altering how people communicate, maybe forever. socialmediatoday.com

Editor's Note: Same thing applies to shopping. This will lead to the biggest leap to online shopping in history and the non-essential brick and mortars will have a mountain to climb when they open back up.

Bill Gates warned in 2015 that the world was not prepared for a pandemic - and he appeared to be right
When Bill Gates was asked this week what the world should do to stop another pandemic, he pointed to a 2015 talk where he described just that. Gates then said that the world needs to invest in better health systems, increase international collaboration, keep trained medical staff in reserve, and invest in vaccine research. He said failing to do that, particularly for a virus with characteristics like the new coronavirus, could cost millions of lives and trillions of dollars. His comments seem prescient with the coronavirus now in 160 countries, hammering the global economy, and responsible more in excess of 9,000 deaths. businessinsider.com

STOP Shaking Hands - Do The WHO Elbow Bump
Also, experts emphasized, Americans should be taught to take seriously admonitions to stop shaking hands and hugging. The "WHO elbow bump" may look funny, but it's a legitimate technique for preventing infection. nytimes.com
 


 

California National Guard Called Up for Food Distribution

Furloughs, Layoffs or Pay Cuts?

States Waving One-Week Waiting Periods for Unemployment Benefits

Instacart to hire 300,000 more personal shoppers

Bed Bath & Beyond to Temporarily Close All Stores Until April 3

McDonald's Closing all UK & Ireland Stores
 

COVID-19 in Canada - 2,000+ Cases, 24 Deaths

Canadian Retailers Say Government Support Needed or Industry Will Collapse
A group of prominent Canadian retailers are not satisfied with the measures brought in by the federal government to stop the bleeding in the industry as a result of the devastating impact of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.

The retailers say more needs to be done to help the multitude of staff that has either already been laid off or will be laid off in the near future. And retailers who are in a crisis situation right now with limited cash flow are also hoping the federal government comes to their aid so they don't have to close their doors permanently. retail-insider.com

Quebec and Ontario put security on essential services list
 



Former Uber Self-Driving Car Executive Signs Agreement To Plead Guilty To Theft Of Trade Secrets From Google
Anthony Scott Levandowski submitted documents today requesting that the court accept his plea of guilty to theft of trade secrets charges.

Levandowski, 40, of Marin County, worked in Google's self-driving car program for approximately seven years and acknowledged that during this time, he was aware his employment agreement required that he keep Google's valuable non-public information confidential. While Levandowski was considering leaving Google, and prior to his departure in 2016, he obtained and stored thousands of files he intended to use the Google Drive files for his personal benefit.

Within months after Levandowski's departure from Google, he created a new company that was then purchased by Uber. Levandowski admitted he continued to download files from Google with the intent to use it for the benefit of himself and Uber. In sum, Levandowski admitted a reasonable estimate of the loss attributed to his conduct is up to $1,500,000.

A federal grand jury indicted Lewandowski on August 15, 2019, charging him with 33 counts of theft and attempted theft of trade secrets. Should the court accept his plea to one count and the court dismisses the remaining 32 counts, Levandowski will face a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison and a fine of $250,000, plus restitution. justice.gov

Texas Man Charged with Operating Multi-Million, Nationwide Warranty Fraud Scheme Targeting Cisco Systems
The charges state that Williams and a co-schemer obtained serial numbers to products manufactured by Cisco. He then allegedly utilized false email addresses and false names to submit false warranty claims to Cisco using those serial numbers, pretending to own Cisco products that were under warranty and supposedly not working. Next, Williams provided Cisco customer service representatives with descriptions of the non-existent defects that he knew could not be solved by troubleshooting and would therefore require replacement with new products. Cisco shipped the replacement products to Williams and his co-schemer on the expectation that the defective products would be returned.

The charges allege that Williams and his co-schemer successfully obtained 157 warranty replacement products from Cisco in this manner, each with a retail value of between $3,693 and $34,500. They had the products shipped to addresses throughout the United States, including in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania; Cherry Hill, New Jersey; Wilmington, Delaware; Las Vegas, Nevada; Henderson, Nevada; La Jolla, California; San Diego, California; Arlington, Texas; Dallas, Texas; and Fort Worth, Texas. Williams and his co-schemer then traveled to these addresses, picked up the products, and resold them to computer resellers. Williams allegedly failed to return the supposedly defective Cisco products, despite his promises to do so -- because he never owned them in the first place.

Williams faces a total maximum sentence of 193 years' incarceration, a five-year period of supervised release, and a fine of $2,750,000. justice.gov

GNC downgraded after saying it probably can't pay its debt

Neiman Marcus Said to Mull Bankruptcy to Ease Crushing Debt Load


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Vector Security Loss Prevention Foundation (LPF) Scholarships: Deadline Approaching!

Time is running out - Deadline to apply is March 31, 2020

PITTSBURGH - Those interested in applying for Vector Security's Loss Prevention Foundation (LPF) scholarships must do so before the March 31, 2020 deadline.

Applications can be submitted via the Vector Security website at www.vectorsecurity.com/lpfscholarship.

The scholarships provide financial support to loss prevention professionals - or those who have an interest in loss prevention - seeking to obtain LPQ and LPC certifications. Vector Security began awarding the scholarships in 2009 in support of career development and continuing education for professionals in this important and rapidly-growing industry.

More than 260 scholarships totaling $262,460 have been awarded since the program began. The scholarships cover all course and examination fees for retail loss prevention professionals who wish to obtain LPF's Loss Prevention Qualified (LPQ) or Loss Prevention Certified (LPC) certifications.

A total of 10 LPQ and 10 LPC scholarships will be awarded to U.S.-based professionals, while another five LPC scholarships will be awarded to Canadian-based professionals.

Anyone currently in the loss prevention industry, or has an interest in the industry, may apply for an LPQ scholarship. Those applying for the LPC scholarship must meet certain eligibility requirements. Detailed information can be found at www.vectorsecurity.com/lpfscholarship.

All interest individuals are encouraged to apply, including those who applied in the past, but were not selected. Hurry though, the March 31 deadline is fast-approaching!


 

 

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Pitfalls to Avoid in the COVID-19 Rush to Work from Home

The Second Wave of Help Desk Calls - Be on the Lookout - Hackers are @ the Door

Many workers had to make the change almost overnight, packing up the contents of their desks, grabbing their laptops, and setting up at the home office the next day. It's been a disruption to how many people typically work, and how many organizations typically work. That means it will bring a host of new issues.

Advertisement"There's a second wave of support conversations that are going to pop up," said Christy Wyatt, CEO of Absolute, which provides technology to help companies manage their fleets of desktops and laptops. In the best of times VPN software can get out of date, and even road-warrior expert users need help. Add into the mix all these work-from-home newbies who have never used a VPN before, and IT support can expect to be busy.

"There's just going to be a lot of phone calls coming into the help desk about why can't I get my email, why can't I get online, why can't I seem to connect to the network," Wyatt said.

Still, some workers may be faced with the prospect of packing up that desktop PC at their office and setting it up in the home office. However, Wyatt warned, "those devices were never equipped to operate off the network." They may not include WIFI capabilities, for example. They may not be equipped with VPN software.

Operating as if you can't physically touch that machine is the new normal.

One more key piece of advice: Organizations and workers should also be extra vigilant when it comes to security right now, Wyatt warned, because hackers also have some extra time on their hands. Plus, workers who are already distracted by their disrupted routines and new work environments may be more likely to click on some email that seems like it's from the IT department, but it turns out to be a phishing attack. informationweek.com

Editor's Note: Given the hackers' social engineering skills and the help desk technician's increased workload and unfamiliarity of the entire company workforce, this is the perfect time for a really good hacker to pass off as an employee and gain access. They're going to try - because they're at the door loaded with information from social media about your employees and executives. And maybe armed with deep fake audio and maybe even deep fake video. This is when it could happen.

Cloud Security Planning in the Time of Social Distancing
With organizations compelled to push work out to remote users and locations, cloud security becomes a very tangible matter.

The rapid move to remote work can raise security questions for organizations that must now lean heavily on their cloud resources. In some cases, teams may be relying on familiar systems and platforms that were established well in advance because of accelerated digital transformation and cloud migration. For other organizations, this may feel like a trial by fire. Security solutions company Optiv and enterprise software developer Atlassian offer some insight on what organizations should consider when it comes to cloud security concerns during the COVID-19 outbreak. networkcomputing.com

COVID-19 Phishing Schemes Escalate; FBI Issues Warning

Latest Schemes Target At-Home Employees; Some Spoof Health Agencies

As the global COVID-19 pandemic worsens, security firms and law enforcement, including the FBI, are warning of increasing phishing and other cybercriminal scams targeting a largely at-home workforce.

Meanwhile, researchers also are finding that cybercriminals are continuing to spoof organizations that are providing COVID-19 updates to the public. For example, IBM X-Force found recent phishing emails spoofing the World Health Organization and claiming to come directly from Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the director-general of the United Nations organization. govinfosecurity.com

From Russia With --- Hate
Russia Blamed for COVID-19 Disinformation Campaigns


Pro-Kremlin Outlets Complicating Public Health Response, Nation-State Watchers Warn

Disinformation campaigns with ties to Russia are continuing in an attempt to impede other governments' responses to the COVID-19 outbreak, complicating public health efforts to combat the disease, European officials warn.

The European Union's anti-disinformation unit says that from Jan. 22 to March 19, it logged more than 110 cases involving COVID-19 misinformation (see: 9 Cybersecurity Takeaways as COVID-19 Outbreak Grows).

In the case of COVID-19, the Kremlin-aligned messaging focuses most on promulgating the lie that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, was manmade, EEAS says. Messaging aimed at international audiences - delivered in Arabic, English, French, Italian and Spanish, among other languages - focuses "primarily on conspiracy theories about 'global elites' deliberately weaponizing or exploiting the virus for their own ends," govinfosecurity.com
 


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Many shoppers worry about fake goods during COVID-19 outbreak

Impact of Covid-19 on Ecommerce Sales

Per the report, 68% of U.S. consumers are worried that there might be more counterfeit or poor-quality products sold online as a result of the pandemic, but 45% of respondents said they were unaware of product counterfeiting.

As shopping moves online, Red Points' research brings to light the importance of combating counterfeit goods sold in e-commerce marketplaces. Per the firm's report, more than two-thirds of people between 18-24 and 35-44 were aware of knockoff goods sold online, but the rest of the respondents were nearly evenly split.

Of course, counterfeit goods have been a problem long before the coronavirus outbreak began. It's a problem that online marketplaces like Amazon and eBay, as well as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, have pledged to fight. Though some consumers have willingly bought fake products online, more than half of consumers who purchase counterfeit goods online lose trust in a brand, per an Incopro report.

Amazon "has also taken down thousands of price-gouging sellers," the report also notes. "That's good news, but brands still need to remain vigilant in monitoring counterfeit products." retaildive.com

Amazon's Bezos tells workers coronavirus will 'get worse'
Jeff Bezos warned his company's 800,000 employees that the coronavirus outbreak will likely "get worse before it gets better," according to an open letter shared Saturday on his Instagram account.

"This isn't business as usual, and it's a time of great stress and uncertainty," Bezos wrote. "It's also a moment in time when the work we're doing is its most critical."

Also on Friday, four Democratic senators, led by Cory Booker of New Jersey, wrote to Bezos asking that the company implement more aggressive safety measures and offer more hazard pay to its employees. The letter cited news reports in the past week in which workers at the front lines of Amazon's logistics network raised concerns they didn't have the time or resources to protect themselves as they helped speed packages to customer doorsteps. The Amazon delivery drivers in California told Bloomberg they received one single disinfecting wipe to clean vans before the start of their shifts.

Bezos said the company has increased cleaning in its facilities and implemented instructions for employees to maintain a safe distance from one another, and continues to meet daily to address safety issues. Getting proper equipment remains a challenge, he said.

We've placed purchase orders for millions of face masks we want to give to our employees and contractors who cannot work from home, but very few of those orders have been filled," Bezos said.

When our turn for masks comes, our first priority will be getting them in the hands of our employees and partners working to get essential products to people." bnnbloomberg.ca

Amazon Prime delivery delays are now as long as a month


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'2019's Top 10' ORC Cases Countdown

#9 (from May 10, 2019)
Torrance, CA: Police arrest 4, recover $2 to $3 Million in stolen goods
involving 'Sophisticated Retail Theft Ring'

Police recovered millions of dollars worth of high-end merchandise in Torrance on Thursday, May 9, and arrested four Gardena residents suspected of knowingly purchasing stolen goods and reselling them at local swap meets. Months of investigation led authorities to identify four people taking part in what officials described as a "sophisticated retail theft ring," in a Torrance Police Department press release. Torrance Police teamed up with El Segundo police detectives on the case.

Officers obtained warrants to arrest Edgar Baldeon, 41, Efrain Baldeon, 45, Jaciel Huerta, 28 and Maribel Sanchez, 46, and took them into custody Thursday. Authorities also recovered clothing, handbags, sunglasses, luggage and other stolen items worth between $2 million and $3 million dollars, police said. The items were allegedly taken from nearby department stores. Investigators believe the four people arrested on Thursday may have been responsible for crimes elsewhere in Southern California and other states. dailybreeze.com facebook.com

COMING APRIL 6: The D&D Daily countdown of the Top 10 ORC Cases of the past 5 years

 



Providence, RI: 3 steal $15,000 of sporting goods from Champs Sports inside Providence Place Mall; store closed over virus
Three men broke into a sporting goods store at a Rhode Island mall that had been closed in response to the new coronavirus pandemic and stole more than $15,000 worth of merchandise and cash, police said Monday. The manager of the Champs Sports at the Providence Place mall went to the store on Sunday afternoon in response to an alarm and saw two men inside, police said. They ran from the store.
As the manager reviewed surveillance video, he heard a thud from someone jumping and a door slam. Responding officers found the store in disarray. A review of security video showed that the suspects got into the store at about 1:30 p.m. and loaded up bags with shoes and clothing several times. The suspects were wearing rubber gloves and had their hoods up. Police found pry marks on a door and screwdrivers and a hammer inside. The store manager said approximately $15,000 worth of shoes and clothing was taken, as well as two money drawers that contained $250 each. There have been no arrests, Cmdr. Thomas Verdi said. providencejournal.com

San Francisco, CA: Coronavirus: Video Shows Couple Looting Walgreens as Lockdown Continues
A viral video shows two people openly stealing from a Walgreens store in San Francisco, California last week. The clip was taken by a bystander as the couple hurriedly filled bags with merchandise then walked out of the store before anyone could stop them. The person filming connected the crime with the coronavirus pandemic, writing: "THE LOOTING HAS BEGUN." The video of the flagrant theft made the rounds on Twitter this weekend after it was posted on Thursday, March 19. It showed two people wearing dark, nondescript clothes, including black sweatshirts and jackets and black sunglasses. Both stuffed shopping bags with merchandise off the Walgreens shelves and then walked briskly to the door. While employees stood by in awe, they did not intervene. popculture.com

Fresno County, CA: 3 arrested on suspicion of looting Walgreens and Save Mart amid coronavirus outbreak
Three suspects have been arrested on suspicion of looting a Walgreens and a Save Mart in Kingsburg amid the coronavirus outbreak, police said Monday. They were arrested for two counts of grand theft, two counts of possession of stolen property and two counts of felony drug possession, according to a department news release. The trio also faces four counts of misdemeanor drug violations and "felony looting during a state of emergency."

On Friday, Kingsburg police officer Derek Gagnon was on patrol in the Kingsburg commercial business area when Walgreens' employees reported a theft incident at the store. The employees provided details on the three suspects and their vehicle, according to the release. "Officer Gagnon immediately conducted an enforcement stop," the release said. "In the vehicle was a considerable amount of retail merchandise valued at over $3,000 including baby formula, diapers, bottled water, cosmetics, and perishable food items." Kingsburg police believe the trio may have been responsible for other thefts in the North Valley and East Bay. yourcentralvalley.com

Vacaville, CA: Three arrested for stealing $1,200 worth of items from Big Lots
An a succinct and timely first sentence to a Facebook post Sunday, the author at the Vacaville Police Department wrote: "Crime during these trying times will not be tolerated." The department reported that three Sacramento County women were arrested Friday for burglary, conspiracy, and possession of stolen property after leaving the Big Lots store at 818 Alamo Drive with a shopping cart without paying for an estimated $1,200 worth of items. "We want to ensure our community that we've got your back during these trying times," the post's author wrote. thereporter.com

Hamden, CT: Woman Stole $600 Worth Of Perfume from Utla Beauty

Hamden, CT: Burlington Coat Shoplifter Assaults Loss Prevention Officer in $300 footwear theft


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San Jose, CA: 19-Year-Old Suspect Identified In Fatal Shooting At San Jose Supermarket
A man who was arrested following a fatal shooting inside a San Jose supermarket has been identified by police Monday. The shooting happened Sunday at about 3:53 p.m. at at the meat counter inside a Chavez Supermarket in San Jose. Police said arriving officers found an adult male suffering from at least one gunshot wound and arrested 19-year-old Antonio Llabres, who had been taken into custody at the scene by a security guard before the officers arrived. The unidentified victim was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. An initial investigation showed there was some kind of limited interaction between the Llabres and the victim before Llabres suddenly shot the victim, according to police. Llabres was booked into Santa Clara County Jail for murder. sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com

Baton Rouge, LA: Police arrest two men in Rosenwald Grocery shooting

 



Robberies, Incidents & Thefts

Mt Pleasant, PA: Man threatened to stab State Troopers after shoplifting arrest at Walmart
Anthony M. Inks, 32, was arraigned Monday on charges of aggravated assault, resisting arrest, criminal trespass, disorderly conduct, retail theft and terroristic threats. Trooper Nathan McKeel reported he was called to Walmart in East Huntingdon for a report of Inks and a female companion arguing with multiple customers in the store. When McKeel arrived, he found Inks in the men's clothing area holding a Walmart bag containing multiple pieces of merchandise.

When McKeel informed Inks he would have to sign an agreement with Walmart to stay out of that store, Inks became angry, refused to sign the papers "and told (state troopers) he was not going to jail." Inks refused to leave the store and was taken into custody, McKeel said. He attempted to stab troopers with a pen in his left hand and troopers seized a knife from his waistband. McKeel said several other pieces of merchandise fell out of Inks' pants as he was patted down. As McKeel and Trooper Chamblee escorted a handcuffed Inks out of the store to a patrol car, "Inks related that he is bringing a firearm to his court hearing and stated, 'I am going to use it for what guns are made to do'," McKeel wrote. The woman with Inks was not charged. triblive.com

Lancaster, PA: Rite Aid offers up to $10,000 reward for the arrest and conviction robbers
Rite Aid is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for the arrest and conviction of any person responsible for the robbery that occurred on Friday. On March 20 at approximately 9 p.m. officers from Lancaster Bureau of Police responded to the Rite Aid for a report of a robbery that had just occurred. When officers met with store employees and customers they were told that four unknown male suspects entered the store from the main entrance. Customers outside the store at the time of the suspect's arrival were forced back inside the store at gunpoint. Police say the four suspects all wore dark clothing, hooded sweatshirts, gloves, and face masks and were armed with handguns.

The employees and customers at the front of the store were held by a suspect while the others ran back to the pharmacy area. The suspects vaulted the counter and forced the pharmacy employee to provide them with narcotics that were in a secured location, according to officers. They say when the robbery was completed all of the suspects left the store by the main entrance. No injuries were reported as a result of the robbery.  abc27.com

Findlay, OH: Man in custody for Armed Robbery at Walmart
A man accused of robbing Findlay's Tiffin Avenue Walmart didn't get far. According to the Findlay Police Department, they took a report of a robbery just before 2:30 p.m. Monday afternoon at the Walmart located at 2500 Tiffin Avenue. Witnesses say a man committed a theft from the store and was confronted by a citizen and an Asset Protection associate. He then appeared to be pointing a gun towards them from inside his pocket. He then fled the scene in a vehicle, that was stopped in Fostoria by the local police. The suspect, identified as Jason Durst, was then placed under arrest by Findlay police.  hometownstations.com

Owasso, OK: Gun Pulled on Hibbett's Employee After They Try to Stop Shoplifter
AdvertisementOwasso Police are currently on scene of the incident where they tell us two black males and one white female entered the store and were caught shoplifting. When the employee attempted to stop them a gun was reportedly pulled on the employee. owassoisms.com

Cleveland Heights, OH: 7-Eleven Employee is suspect in $3,000 theft
The store's owner met police and reported that a male employee used a reloadable credit card to steal $2,968.70 from the store. Police checked video surveillance of the six instances the card was used while the employee worked the cash register. A warrant was issued for the employee's arrest. cleveland.com

Sydney, Australia: Men who stole more than 500 toilet rolls by holding up a string of Woolworths stores at knifepoint remain at large
Two men accused of stealing more than 500 rolls of toilet paper after breaking into a string of Woolworths supermarkets in Sydney are on the run from police. Police said the men targeted four stores in the city's western suburbs between 7pm and 8.30pm on Sunday. The pair allegedly broke into the supermarkets' restricted storage areas, stealing bulk amounts of toilet paper from stores in Granville and Auburn. They also broke into stores in nearby Bass Hill and Lidcombe but fled empty-handed. dailymail.co.uk

Chicago, IL: Judge to 18-year-olds charged with Armed Robbery of Mag Mile Walgreens: "You've graduated to the big time."

Oconee County, GA: 2 men arrested after blowing up ATM in North Georgia, failing to steal any cash


FBI Seeking Public's Assistance to Capture Serial Armed Robbery Suspects in Madison, Wisconsin
 


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• 21 robberies
• 8 burglaries
• 0 shootings
• 0 killed



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