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CIS Security Solutions
Awards LPC Scholarships for 2019!
Thank you to the 157 applicants who sent in their
applications. After receiving so many applications for the LPC Scholarship,
CIS Security Solutions,
in partnership with the Loss
Prevention Foundation, has decided to award 4 additional winners, for a
total of 7 scholarships.
Congratulations to all of you, and thank you for your continued service to the
Loss Prevention Community. We look forward to seeing LPC on the end of your
name.
- Peter Morello, President
- Donna Carey, VP-Marketing & Inside Sales
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 Elliot
Cohen Named Senior VP of Business Development for ADT
ADT (NYSE: ADT), a leading
provider of monitored security and interactive home and business automation
solutions in the United States and Canada, today announced the appointment of
Elliot Cohen in the newly created role of Senior Vice President of Business
Development, effective immediately.
Cohen brings more than 20 years of experience in technology, real estate and
ve nture capital. In 2011, he founded Citymaps, a leading global B2C and B2B
mapping application, which was acquired by TripAdvisor in 2016. Subsequent to
the sale of Citymaps, he joined TripAdvisor as vice president, consumer product
and general manager of Citymaps. In addition, Cohen is an active Board Advisor
and angel investor to a number of technology firms. Cohen is a graduate of
Cornell University where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Urban Planning and
received his MBA in Real Estate and Finance from Columbia Business School.
Congratulations, Elliot!
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Facial-Recognition Compliance Is Anyone's Guess
Lawmakers Weigh Limits on Facial-Recognition Technology
Federal and state lawmakers have proposed a flurry of regulations to restrict
the use of facial recognition, but the bills under consideration, some of them
conflicting or unclear, have left technology leaders with questions about how to
comply.
The proposals focus on protecting consumer privacy and limiting how
organizations can collect, store and use facial biometric data.
Some of the bills under consideration threaten to quash a technology still in
its infancy, said Daniel Castro, vice president of the Information
Technology and Innovation Foundation, a Washington-based think tank. "It's a new
technology that people aren't familiar with and the result is that lawmakers are
jumping the gun and proposing bad policies," he said.
Some of the laws aim to extend privacy to public places, a difficult notion to
implement, said Anson Fong, chief information security officer at Los Angeles
World Airports, which operates Los Angeles International Airport. The
airport is in the final testing stages for deploying facial-recognition
technology, which is expected to help improve the speed and security of the
check-in process, Mr. Fong said.
Lawmakers in Washington state have proposed opposing bills. One calls for
a moratorium on government use of facial recognition until acceptable uses are
defined and the technology is deemed accurate. A less restrictive proposal,
called the Washington Privacy Act, would require companies to obtain consent
before deploying facial-recognition services and have a "meaningful human
review" process before profiling consumers. Neither bill specifies who would be
in charge of the reviews.
The state of Massachusetts and the city of San Francisco are
considering proposals to ban or limit the use of the technology. In March, Sens.
Brian Schatz (D., Hawaii) and Roy Blunt (R., Mo.) introduced a bill requiring
companies to notify individuals when facial recognition is being used, such as
in a place of business, and to have third parties test the technology before it
is implemented to address accuracy and bias issues.
Illinois, which enacted its Biometric Information Privacy Act in 2008,
requires companies to get consent before collecting data such as fingerprints
and face scans, and secure the resulting information. Dozens of lawsuits have
been filed in the state in recent years against companies that collect and use
biometric data.
WSJ Pro Cybersecurity
Online shopping officially overtakes brick-and-mortar retail for the first time
ever
Online shopping led by Amazon hit a new milestone in February. The total
market share of "non-store," or online U.S. retail sales was higher than general
sales for the first time in history, according to a report from the Commerce
Department this week.
 "The
days of the internet and online shopping being 'just a fad' have come a long way
over the years, but February's Retail Sales report (released Monday) highlighted
another of many major milestones that the growth of online shopping has reached
over the years," said Paul Hickey, co-founder or Bespoke Investment Group.
The online sector, referred to as "clicks," has been slowly eating up market
share in the past two decades. Its total rose from below 5 percent in the late
1990s, to about 12 percent in 2019, according to the Commerce Department. In
February, online sales narrowly beat brick-and-mortar, or "bricks." Non-store
retail sales last month accounted for 11.813 percent of the total, compared with
11.807 percent for general merchandise. To be sure, brick-and-mortar sales
are higher when including other categories such as auto and restaurant sales.
"Amazon Prime has been a big driver because people don't think about shipping
anymore - that's a big contributer," Hickey told CNBC in a phone interview.
"We're seeing an overall a continuation of a trend that's been going on for
years now."
cnbc.com
A.T. Kearney: 'Smaller scale' retail M&A deals replace megadeals of years past
Mergers and acquisitions activity by retail and CPG companies is undergoing a
significant shift as retailers focus on acquiring capabilities that enhance
efficiency and agility rather than building economies of scale.
That's according to a new report, "Fortifying Before the Storm," from consulting
firm A.T. Kearney, which predicts that, in 2019, smaller scale, strategic M&As
will replace the megadeals of recent years. The trend will be driven by multiple
factors, including cash at hand, divestiture of non-core assets of strategic
companies, falling asset prices and an ongoing search for growth through
category expansion and investment in adjacencies.
"We see 2019 as a critical year for CPG and retail companies seeking to fill
in gaps in their portfolios-notably last-mile delivery, digital capabilities,
and e-commerce."
chainstoreage.com
Deloitte CFO Signals Survey: CFOs Anticipating a Slowdown, but not a Recession
CFOs overwhelmingly expect a U.S. downturn by the end of 2020, with a slowdown
seen as much more likely than a recession. Their expectations for growth in
revenue, earnings, hiring and wages declined (only capital expenditure rose);
all metrics sit below their two-year averages. Companies are using a variety of
programs to promote diversity and inclusion; flexible work arrangements are the
most common.
prnewswire.com
McDonald's reverses positions, won't actively oppose minimum wage hikes
Every campaign (local, state or federal) to raise the minimum wage of hourly
workers at the bottom of the pay scale in the U.S. has historically been met by
protests from the business community over the potential side effects such
actions might bring such as layoffs, higher prices to consumers and the demise
of small businesses.
In today's tight labor market, however, some of the very same companies and
groups that have staunchly opposed raising minimums are now more willing to
discuss the matter. McDonald's, which has been a target of worker groups
promoting a $15 an hour minimum, recently said it would stop engaging in a
National Restaurant Association campaign to kill such efforts. It did argue,
however, that a phased-in approach to raising the minimum wage would benefit
both workers and employers, according to Politico.
retailwire.com
Walgreens already angered store managers by slashing bonuses
Now it's cutting even more costs
Managers at Walgreens recently learned the company was cutting bonuses as part
of a cost-saving plan. Now, the drugstore giant plans to cut back on information
technology and additional spending, which could further complicate the jobs of
managers who run the chain's stores.
chicagotribune.com
Cleveland wants to ban new dollar stores from the city
Dollar stores could become a thing of the past in Cleveland. City leaders
introduced legislation that would keep new locations of Dollar Tree, Family
Dollar, and Dollar General out of the city. The legislation includes several
claims: The stores have little selection of fresh foods, but make it difficult
for local full-service grocery stores to compete. They pay fewer workers at
lower wages than grocery stores.
wkyc.com
U.S. Retail Workers Lament Understaffing as their Biggest Frustration
New research reveals that understaffing is retail workers' biggest frustration
of working in the industry. Not only is this the biggest point of frustration,
but over 80 percent of retail workers claim that more efficient management of
stores and better forecasting would improve their job satisfaction.
By 2025, 66 percent of consumers expect there to be even fewer staff
in stores and instead to encounter more automated processes, virtual assistants
and virtual reality technology. Additionally, over 70 percent of retail
employees agree that a pay-desk will no longer be the area in the store where
the greatest value, advertising, or customer retention is provided.
"The retail industry is at a pivotal point in its evolution and one of the
ripest arenas for artificial intelligence and predictive business models. We're
seeing how the physical, online and virtual worlds can intersect and create a
beneficial consumer and employee experience."
globenewswire.com
80% Of Retail Managers Blame High Turnover,
Understaffed Stores For Missing Goals
As many as 35% of employees between the ages of 18 and 25 think their work
schedules are inconsistent, and more than 50% leave their jobs for this reason.
Outdated scheduling methods, such as creating work schedules manually, can lead
to lower employee retention, decreased performance and lost revenue.
In fact, more than 80% of retail managers believe that high employee turnover
and understaffed stores make it difficult to hit their stores' goals, while
employees admit to wasting 50% of their time at work when they don't have a
well-structured schedule.
retailtouchpoints.com
Discover the four steps to alleviating subpar scheduling in this
infographic,
here.
The tough part of remote work
Remote work and working from home have grown exponentially with technological
advances that support collaboration, faster internet speeds and a greater
emphasis on work-life balance. Yet, working remotely can have some drawbacks,
including loneliness, a feeling of disconnection and a lack of the spontaneous
interactions that can result in ideas and breakthroughs.
Product Hunt's Ryan Hoover says that, despite the hardships, there are ways
to survive and thrive while working outside the office.
linkedin.com
Office politics in the co-work era
The swelling ranks of U.S. workers serving as independent freelancers are
swarming the shared office spaces of WeWork, Industrious and The Yard, while
also spawning a new type of office politics,
according to The Wall Street Journal. With 56.7 million Americans now
freelancing, an increase of 7% since 2014, many are grappling with the unique
social skills required to succeed in a co-working space. There are unspoken
rules around personal space, protocols on when to communicate and issues around
privacy and productivity that are tricky to navigate.
linkedin.com
Confessions of a Professional Fake Shopper
"When desperate storeowners want to convince passersby to stop in, they hire
fun, happy people to pose as shoppers. They're actually out-of-work actors,
retirees, and me."
narratively.com
Boots store closures - 60,000 UK jobs 'at risk' after sudden US profit warning
If Trump closes Mexican border, supply chain impact would be 'devastating'
J.C. Penney's board bucks Fortune 500 trend with gender-balanced board
LinkedIn's Top Companies of 2019: Where the U.S. wants to work now
ASIS International's Largest European Event ASIS Europe 2019 Breaks Records
Quarterly Results
GameStop Q4 U.S. comp's up 3.4%, global sales down 7.6%; full-year comp's up
1.8%, sales down 3.1%
HBC Q4 overall comp's down 1.4%, digital sales up 8.7%; full-year comp's down
0.2%
Saks Fifth Avenue Q4 comp's up 3.9%
DSG (Hudson's Bay, Lord & Taylor and Home Outfitters) Q4 comp's
down 5.2%
Saks OFF 5TH Q4 comp's down 2.1%
Signet Jewelers Q4 comp's down 2%, revenue down 6%; full-year comp's down 0.1%,
revenue down 0.1%
Senior LP Job Postings
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Retail & Hospitality ISAC: Information Sharing Program April 16th at Chicago
Walgreens University
 Walgreens
VP & Global CISO, Jim Cameli, Invites Fellow & Potential Members For a Deep Dive
Into the Issues We're All Wrestling With
For the strength of the pack is the wolf, and the strength of the wolf is the
pack. - "The
Law for the Wolves" by Rudyard Kipling
This is a favorite line of mine from Rudyard Kipling and one I truly believe
sums up the value associated with being a member of the RH-ISAC. Our people, our
companies, and our industries ALL become stronger through collaboration and
information sharing. Furthermore. diversity within and across our memberships
creates opportunities to build or improve threat intelligence, mitigation
strategies, operational best practices.
Trust is key for the success of any information sharing program. RH-ISAC offers
multiple platforms for our members to share information in a safe, secure, and
trusted manner. At the same time. we believe it's the face to face opportunities
made possible through RH-ISAC which are perhaps the most powerful of benefit we
offer. Put simply. shared human experiences are just as impactful and valuable
as the information we choose to share.
Our team at Walgreens Boots Alliance has benefitted greatly from prior workshops
held at other member companies, such as Target, TJX. and more. Now it's our
turn, and our team is proud to open our doors to both fellow and potential
members for a deep dive into the issues with which we all likely wrestle. Our
discussions will be interactive and led by practitioners; come prepared to share
your experiences, ask questions, and offer new ideas!
No amount of money or resources can take the place of collaborating with and
learning from those climbing the same mountains and charting this new frontier.
No matter how big or how small a team, we all have something to share with and
learn from each other.
If you're in the Chicago area, please join us on April 16 at Walgreens
University and help us continue strengthening the pack.
rhisac.org
FBI falls short in notifying companies of breaches
The FBI needs to shore up its internal processes for notifying the victims of
cyberattacks, according to a U.S. Justice Department inspector general's
report
published Monday.
There are issues with the quality and completeness of the data stored in the
FBI's Cyber Guardian system - a tool for disseminating notifications after
security breaches - reports Inspector General Michael E. Horowitz.
Many FBI agents tasked with responding to cybercrimes improperly handle the work
associated with indexing the victims in the bureau's system, a problem that
could make it more difficult for hacked organizations to recover, according to
the report.
cyberscoop.com
 Amazon's role in co-sponsoring research on fairness in AI draws mixed reaction
Amazon has partnered with the taxpayer-funded National Science Foundation on a
three-year, $20 million program to fund basic research into fairness in
artificial intelligence systems, which are under increasing scrutiny as they
spread in society and sometimes amplify existing biases.
Some researchers welcomed the move, suggesting it signals a growing awareness of
the importance of this area of inquiry. Others raised concerns about Amazon's
participation, pointing to potential conflicts of interest for researchers who
would scrutinize artificial intelligence technologies at both the company and
its competitors.
seattletimes.com
SEC ruling sets up potential legal clash between Amazon and shareholders
over biometric sales
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ruled that an Amazon
shareholder's proposal to release more information about the company's use and
sale of biometric facial recognition technology is appropriate, Compliance Week
reports.
biometricupdate.com
Panasonic piloting facial recognition payments at a FamilyMart store in Japan
90% of companies interested in crowdsourced cybersecurity programs
Women now almost a quarter of cyber security workforce
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Private security companies see boom in industry because of shoplifting
Increased security presence at stores is 'the new normal'
More and more retailers across Winnipeg are turning to private security
companies to help reduce shoplifting and threats against their staff. Winnipeg
police and Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries have started to clamp down on brazen
liquor thefts, but the shoplifting isn't just happening there. Retail
stores have seen an increase in shoplifting at both grocery and clothing stores.
 "They have to do something to retain some sort of control and mitigate the
liability as much as they can, without endangering their own staff," said Impact
Security president Ron D'Errico.
Some retailers believe drugs may have something to do with the increase in
thefts and violence towards their staff.
The need for security guards is up 15 per cent compared to last year at
Impact Security. The company expects that kind of growth to continue this year,
as more private businesses look to reduce theft, and protect staff and customers
from people under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
"We actually had to hire another HR person to help us with the growth we're
undergoing and our training classes have actually doubled in size in the past
month, " D'Errico said.
globalnews.ca
First Published Last Week in the Daily
Violent Robberies and Organized Crime Hit Vancouver Retailers
Thieves Cashing In On Communities with Limited Police Resources
Several violent robberies at luxury stores in Vancouver highlight the need for
retailers in that space to do a better job protecting themselves. For thieves,
luxury products provide a more enticing, and lucrative target than regular
stores. They are higher value, and command a higher resale price over the
various reseller platforms which is mostly online now (often with a client base
of ordinary everyday unsuspecting consumers) but still existing in the bricks
and mortar environment, just like the regular shops.
 "On
the West coast, there have been grab and runs and robberies of that nature at
luxury stores," said Stephen O'Keefe, a Toronto-based veteran of the retail
industry and loss prevention industry.
"Electronics are also a major issue. The smart-phone thefts that have been an
ongoing problem started with a group out of California. They moved up along
the coast to Vancouver, recently making their way across the country, and now
known to be in the South Western Ontario region. They are highly organized
and very determined, with no fear of causing damage or injury in the course of
their activity."
Major busts are taking place where there is a dedicated approach, with
collaboration between police and retailers, but in communities where
resources are scarce, retailers are experiencing higher levels of loss
associated with crime.
"It really came down to police resources. That's a common theme right now across
the country, that police are being tapped so much that they're not giving the
attention to shoplifting. Combine that piece with the fact that the courts
are also overburdened, and reluctant to take on what they view as victimless
offenses for fear of having a significant offender walk, and you have a recipe
for disaster."
retail-insider.com
Canadian Police Raid 'Orcus RAT' Author
Man Behind 'Countless' Malware Attacks Since 2015
Canadian police last week raided the residence of a Toronto software developer
behind "Orcus RAT," a product that's been marketed on underground forums and
used in countless malware attacks since its creation in 2015. Its author
maintains Orcus is a legitimate Remote Administration Tool that is merely being
abused, but security experts say it includes multiple features more typically
seen in malware known as a Remote Access Trojan.
The RCMP said the raid was part of an international coordinated effort with the
Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Australian Federal Police, as part of "a
series of ongoing, parallel investigations into Remote Access Trojan (RAT)
technology. This type of malicious software (malware) enables remote access to
Canadian computers, without their users' consent and can lead to the
subsequent installation of other malware and theft of personal information."
krebsonsecurity.com
Ontario's first legal private cannabis retailers are open
Fewer than half of shops were ready for April 1 launch
Cannabis retail shops began opening in the Canadian province of Ontario on
Monday (April 1), although fewer than half of the shops licensed by the
government were ready to start operating on the first day of sales. According to
the provincial Alcohol and Gaming Commission, 10 retail stores have been given
the approval to open on April 1. Until Monday, legal cannabis sales in
Ontario were only available online through a government-run e-commerce store.
straight.com
In Case You Missed It
Read the Daily's Special Report on the Roll-Out of Legal Cannabis in Canada
Canada Store Openings & Expansions
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First Ontario cannabis stores open; Sudbury store opens Friday
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Ottawa's retail cannabis stores open to lineups, brisk sales
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Brampton's First Legal Pot Shop Draws Massive Crowds
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Toronto's one and only pot shop opens its doors
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Oxford Properties Announces 40,000 Sq Ft Retail Space at Overhauled
Bloor-Yorkville Park Hyatt
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Holt Renfrew Ogilvy' Unveils 2 Renovated Floors Amid Massive Luxury Store
Expansion
Hudson's Bay revenue slips as sales fall at all stores except Saks Fifth Avenue
Canadian produce company to create 100 jobs in Atlanta with Southeast expansion
Calgary, AB: Shopper victim of drive-by robbery in grocery store parking lot
"A car came into the parking lot [and] went very close beside me. The passenger
reached out - kind of leaned out her window - grabbed my backpack and then they
sped off," Synnott told CBC on Friday. "I tried to grab it back, but they were
in a car and they had more power than I did," she said. Her initial reaction to
the drive-by robbery was disbelief. "You kind of go into shock because you can't
believe that people actually do this stuff," she said. It turned out that
shortly after the theft occurred, there was activity on Synnott's credit cards.
"If I can get them a list of where they tried to charge things ... they'll go and
look at the store videos to see if they can identify them," she said.
yahoo.com
(Update) Toronto, ON: Man guilty in 2016 double murder outside busy east-end
LCBO
Halton, ON: Police arrest Hamilton man in connection with series of violent,
Home Depot thefts
Peterborough, ON: Woman accused of theft, assaulting LP officer at Peterborough
store
Steinbach, MB: Three Females Steal $1,000 In Goods From Walmart
Oxford, ON: Perfume, cologne, fishing gear taken in reported $360 Walmart theft
London, ON: Handgun seized, 5th suspect wanted in jewelry store robbery
Belleville, ON: Man caught on camera stealing jewelry at Quinte Mall
Robberies & Burglaries
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MetrORCA Update - Trends - The Great Debate
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- John Matas, VP, Asset Protection,
Investigations, Fraud, & ORC, Macy's
- Lt. Tarik Sheppard, NYPD; Executive Director
of MetrORCA
- TJ Flynn, President & Co-Founder of MetrORCA
- Jim Cosseboom, Sr Mgr, Investigations & Corp
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While New York City may have been one of the last
major cities to develop an organized retail crime association, it's now
outpacing Los Angeles as the ORC capital of the country. With record membership,
increased engagement, and a successful first annual conference recently
launched,
MetrORCA's leaders discuss the development of New York's regional
crime-fighting partnership, the trends they're seeing in retail crime, and the
ongoing debate of what exactly defines ORC.
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WG Security. You might know
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Trump Takes on Fake Goods
President puts Amazon, Alibaba on notice for sale of counterfeit goods
President Donald Trump put Amazon, eBay and Alibaba and other online
marketplaces on notice Wednesday, signing a memorandum that aims to curb the
sale of counterfeit items online. "This is a shot across the bow to those
companies. If you don't clean it up, then the government will," Trump
trade advisor Peter Navarro told reporters. The effort comes as major online
marketplaces have struggled to control the sale of fake products from
third-party vendors.
The administration will require a report within 210 days from the
Departments of Homeland Security, Commerce and Justice, according to the
memorandum. It will analyze how widespread the problem is and how effective
current responses are, while recommending potential regulatory or legislative
changes to better combat the sale of fake goods.
In a
Wall Street Journal op-ed Wednesday, Navarro said Trump's measure "instructs
the Department of Homeland Security to coordinate with federal law-enforcement
agencies working to combat counterfeiting." While Navarro did not give many
specific details about how the White House would address the counterfeit
problem, the memorandum serves as a warning to e-commerce companies.
In justifying the action, Navarro in part cited
a 2018 Government Accountability Office report showing widespread issues
with counterfeiting. The agency's investigators purchased brand name products
from third-party vendors on sites such as Amazon, Walmart.com, Sears, Newegg.com
and eBay and found 40 percent of the goods were fake.
"Our goal is to rightly shift the burden of trafficking to the supply chain and
third party online marketplaces and intermediaries that right now are blanketing
this country with dangerous products that cheat consumers out of billions of
dollars a year," Navarro said.
cnbc.com
34% Of Retailers Suffer From 'Friendly Fraud,'
But Good Communication Fights Back
While retailers are braced to deal with criminal types of fraud, a different
response is needed to combat friendly fraud: chargebacks that arise out of
legitimate transactions. These costs are a growing concern for the retail
industry: 34% of retailers have experienced friendly fraud, which
contributed to the $31 billion lost due to chargebacks in 2017, according
to a study by
Juniper Research.
"Every type of retailer, whether small, medium or large, needs to set realistic
expectations about their entire business model, from their product features and
benefits to their refund and return policy to whether they're subscription-based
or not," said Srinivasan. "There are many things that need to be listed on the
web site, in the email and anywhere there's a touch point with the customer."
Order confirmations are the first line of defense against chargebacks.
They should be designed to be as clear as possible, with the total cost clearly
broken down in terms of product price, shipping and tax. The form also should
include multiple methods of contact, such as phone number, email address and
social media accounts.
Conversely, failing to set the right expectations or offering poor customer
service can motivate shoppers to file a dispute. Chargeback Gurus has found that
25% of chargebacks occur due to deceptive marketing practices or poor
customer support experiences, which lead to frustrated shoppers who would
rather deal with the bank than the retailer.
retailtouchpoints.com
Pet supply distributor launches online
marketplace
Makeup brand Benefit sues counterfeiters over
fake cosmetics sold online
Walmart partners with Google for voice-assisted
grocery shopping
Co-op rolls out online shop and two-hour food
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Angeles, CA: YouTuber Jeffree Star reveals $2.5 Million worth of makeup was
stolen from his beauty brand's warehouse by 'black market sellers'
Jeffree, 33, has built his cosmetic empire with the help of his 14 million
YouTube followers. But he experienced the downside to his success after a team
of people robbed his warehouse two weeks ago. The people reportedly broke into
the warehouse through the ceiling and then used trucks to remove more than $2.5
million worth of product. Local Law Enforcement and the FBI are working the
investigation.
tmz.com
Snoqualmie, WA: Suspects charged with organized
retail theft;
Police recover $10,000 of merchandise
 On
March 16, at about 6:52 p.m., Snoqualmie Police were dispatched to a report of
theft at a Michael Kors outlet in North Bend. The Officer later observed the 4
suspects in another retailer. The officer waited outside the storefront. Two of
the three females exited the store and were detained. Back-up officers arrived
and the lead officer entered the store, taking the male suspect into custody for
theft. The final female suspect was also detained.
The investigation found that the three female victims stole from the first
victim business, and they were arrested for organized retail theft. Officers
located a large bag of stolen merchandise inside store number two. A search of
the suspects 2 vehicles revealed over $10,000 worth of stolen merchandise from
at least six different stores over a few hours. Clothing and other merchandise
was recovered from from the Nike store, Coach, Michael Kors, Under Armour,
Cutter & Buck, Eddie Bauer in the Premium Outlet Mall. The four suspects have
long criminal histories.
valleyrecord.com
Warwick, RI: Cases Filed for Trio Involved in
$500 Kohl's Shoplifting
Burton, MI: Police seek to identify 2 suspects in Home
Depot thefts
Oak Forest, IL: Man attempts to steal more than $1,000
worth of vodka from Jewel-Osco
Oak Lawn, IL: Jewel-Osco apprehends suspect in $580 theft
of Mucinex
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Shootings, Stabbings & Deaths
 Update:
Los Angeles, CA: Authorities arrest suspect in the death of rapper Nipsey Hussle
Authorities arrested a suspect Tuesday in the killing of Nipsey Hussle hours
after pleading with residents to help them find the man who they believe gunned
down the rapper last weekend outside his Crenshaw district clothing store over a
personal dispute. Los Angeles Police Department officials said on Twitter that
Eric Holder, the 29-year-old suspect, was in custody after L.A County Sheriff's
Department deputies picked him up in Bellflower.
sgvtribune.com
Orland Park, IL: Man Arrested in Fatal Orland Park Mall
Shooting Charged
A 20-year-old man taken into custody Wednesday in connection to the fatal
shooting at an Orland Park Mall earlier this week has been charged with unlawful
possession of a weapon by a convicted felon. "The Cook County States Attorney's
Office has reviewed the case and at this time has approved only the charge of
Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Convicted Felon against the offender
Jakharr Williams," Orland Park police said in a statement. "The police
investigation continues."
milbankmonitor.com
Cleveland, OH: 4 arrested for C-Store employee murder and
multiple robberies
A group of four suspects were arrested in Cleveland in connection with multiple
robberies and the murder of a 33-year-old man. According to Cleveland Police, a
Cuyahoga County Grand Jury indicted Andre McKelvey, 18, Robert McKelvey Jr., 21,
and Keyshawn Smith, 19, for the murder of Mohamed Shahin on February 5. Police
say those three men and a fourth suspect Kadijah Akram, 20, were also
responsible for several robberies between Jan 13. and Feb. 18. The group sought
after retail business, convenience stores and gas stations in Cleveland, Maple
Heights and University Heights.
cleveland19.com
Las Cruces, NM: Police detail stabbing suspect's night of
mayhem
at Mesilla Valley Mall
 The
man suspected of stabbing two people and trying to steal an occupied vehicle at
Mesilla Valley Mall on March 23 is expected to be arrested and charged with four
felonies and three misdemeanors. The Las Cruces Police Department on Tuesday
released details of a bizarre Saturday night incident that started with an
attempted shoplifting and ended with officers shooting Joshua James LeNoir with
bean bags and Tazing him multiple times before he was detained. LeNoir, 31, is
suspected of trying to shoplift from the Dillard's west store inside the mall
about 9 p.m. Police said a female store security officer confronted LeNoir as he
approached an exit to the parking lot. The security officer and LeNoir exchanged
words before LeNoir allegedly punched her in the face and torso.
lcsun-news.com
Deptford, NJ: Federal authorities probing fatal
June strip-mall shooting of shoplifting suspect by Deptford police officer
Robberies,
Incidents & Thefts
Paso Robles, CA: Rite Aid Loss Prevention Agent
injured
Dragged 100 yards behind a truck attempting to stop shoplifter
 On
Monday at approximately 9:30 p.m., Paso Robles Police officers responded to a
reported vehicle versus pedestrian traffic collision. Upon arrival, officers
located the victim injured in the roadway. The victim had numerous cuts and
abrasions. Through the initial investigation, it was determined that the
incident started at Rite Aide. The victim was working for Ride Aide as a Loss
Prevention Agent. The victim said he noticed a white male adult leave the store
without paying for several items. When the loss prevention officer went to
contact the shoplifting suspect, the suspect ran to the parking lot and got into
a pickup truck. The suspect drove out of the parking lot at a high rate of speed
with the loss prevention officer still holding onto the vehicle. The vehicle
continued on Spring St. where the loss prevention officer eventually was unable
to maintain a grip on the vehicle and fell into the roadway, causing his
injuries. The suspect vehicle fled the scene.
pasoroblesdailynews.com
Fresno, CA: Employee of a Guard Company headed to
federal prison after supplying IRS with unqualified guards
Scott Carlton, 49, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud the government and
making a false statement, according to U.S. Attorney McGregor Scott. Carlton
faces 10 years in prison and will pay $2 million in restitution fees. Fresno's
IRS campus is a national center for processing federal tax returns.
Carlton was an employee of E&A Protective Services, which had a government
contract to supply 24-hour armed security guards in Fresno. While supplying
guards, Carlton came across an issue - guards weren't meeting the shooting score
required under the contract. It didn't take Carlton long to come up with a
solution. He falsified scores and supplied unqualified guards to the IRS,
prosecutors said. From 2011 to 2013, E&A was paid more than $9.6 million from
the IRS, despite 41 of the 197 scores submitted being falsified. In total, E&A
was paid more than $2 million on fraudulent invoices submitted to the IRS for
security guards who were not qualified to work as a guard.
visaliatimesdelta.com
Boston, MA: Enjoy our beer, don't steal our glass
Stolen glassware has become so commonplace that breweries treat it as a cost of
doing business. One local brewery reported nearly 5000 glasses swiped in one
year.
wickedlocal.com
Wheaton, MD: Montgomery County Police officer hospitalized
after responding to call at Wheaton Plaza
Burlington, NC: Man with shotgun robs woman in Walmart
parking lot
Roseville, CA: Man Arrested In Roseville Retail Thefts Had
8 Warrants Out Of 4 Counties
York County, PA: Man arrested for attacking Giant cashier
for bagging groceries wrong
Counterfeit
Rochester, NY: Fake Viagra and Cialis Pills
Seized By Customs Officers at Rochester Airport
Hong Kong, China: Customs seized 1300 Fake Branded items
with a street value of over $600,000
Credit Card
Minneapolis, MN: Movie theater employee accused of
attempted credit card fraud; shopping spree at Mall of America
Fire/Arson
Klamath Falls, OR: Man arrested for Aaron's store fire;
charged with Arson, Burglary and Criminal Trespass
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AT&T - Sicklerville, NJ - Robbery
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Adult Store - Youngstown, OH - Armed Robbery
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Auto Parts Store - Klamath Falls, OR - Burglary
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C-Store - Rapid City , SD - Armed Robbery
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C-Store - Newton, NC - Armed Robbery
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C- Store - Lansing, MI - Armed Robbery
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C-Store - Columbus, OH - Armed Robbery
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C-Store - Shasta County, CA - Armed Robbery
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CVS - Anne Arundel County, MD - Armed Robbery
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Discount Store - Ferriday, LA - Armed Robbery
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Family Dollar - Fairview Heights, IL - Armed Robbery
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Family Dollar - Ridgeland, MS - Armed Robbery
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Gas Station - Lansing, MI - Armed Robbery
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Gas Station - St Louis, MO - Armed Robbery
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Gas Station - Huntington Beach, CA - Armed Robbery
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Jewelry Store - Austin, TX - Burglary
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Jewelry Store - Schererville, IN - Burglary
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Metro PCS - Westland, MI - Burglary
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Restaurant - Columbus, OH - Armed Robbery
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Restaurant - Rosemont, PA - Armed Robbery (Domino's)
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Restaurant - Port Charlotte, FL - Armed Robbery (Pizza
Hut)
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Rite Aid - Paso Robles, CA - Robbery
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Rite Aid - Flushing, NY - Armed Robbery
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Walgreens - Jackson, MS - Armed Robbery
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