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Alba Montiel named Senior, Division Investigator - LA South
for Macy's

Before joining Macy's as Senior, Division Investigator - LA South, Alba spent three years with 99 Cents Only Stores as Market Director and Asset Protection Market Manager. Prior to that, she spent over four years with Macy's as Asset Protection Manager, Assistant Asset Protection Manager, Asset Protection Detective and Merchandise Associate. Congratulations, Alba!


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The U.S. Crime Surge
The Retail Impact


80% of Retail Workers Are 'Scared Every Day'
Study: Most retail workers feel unsafe; want better planning, security

A wide majority of retailer workers feel unsafe on the job.

Eighty-percent of retail workers are "scared every day" as they clock in for work, and 72% have experienced incidents in which staff couldn't respond to a threat because their store was understaffed, according to the 2024 Retail Worker Safety Survey, conducted by Theatro by third-party platform Pollfish.

More than six-in-10 (62%) of workers surveyed said they feel ill-equipped to deal with difficult situations, and 51% rate their store's technology as only slightly or moderately effective. A majority of in-store workers think their store would be safer if leadership solicited feedback from in-store workers, yet 23% said they hadn't been involved in any capacity in safety and security planning for their store.

"In-store workers are the backbone of the retail industry, bringing the heart, soul, and connection that transforms customers into loyal brand advocates," said Chris Todd, CEO at Theatro. "This survey exposes the dangers these frontline employees face daily as they work tirelessly to keep our stores safe and secure, and outlines a clear path for what the industry must do to respond."

According to the survey, 37% of workers reported spotting the need for discrete emergency alert systems, and 31% reported wanting communication devices with established code works for emergency situations. Nearly three-quarters (73%) of retail workers are considering leaving their jobs, and 64% would consider suing their employer over a store crime incident.

"Ensuring employees feel safe, valued, and protected is not just a moral obligation; it's a business imperative that drives customer satisfaction and loyalty," said Todd. "Now is the time for retailers to prioritize training, communicate proactively, and audit communication solutions and processes, knowing that an investment in worker safety is an investment in the organization's long-term success."

The survey included 600 in-store retail workers aged 18+ in the top 15 metropolitan areas across the United States. chainstoreage.com


Hitting Retailers When Theft is Already Keeping Them Down
WSJ: California's Self-Checkout Heist

A bill would limit the technology that retailers could use to cut costs.

Which is a bigger danger to retailers in California-thieves or state lawmakers? Hard to tell sometimes. Consider how Democrats in Sacramento are trying to banish self-checkout and cost-saving technologies in the name of-get this-stopping theft.

California has been losing retail jobs amid an increase in online shopping and theft. Walgreens has shut more than a half dozen stores in San Francisco in recent years, blaming in part organized retail crime. At the same time, discount grocers with lower labor costs are gaining ground. These trends increase the need for retailers to become more efficient, which unions oppose when it reduces dues-paying union employees.

Enter the state Senate, which last week passed a bill to limit self-checkout at grocery and drug stores. Some stores now task one employee with supervising several kiosks and assign more when needed. The legislation would require one employee who is "relieved of all other duties" to monitor at most two self-service stations.

If a store has six self-checkout stations, three employees would be required to monitor them even if there are no customers. Retailers would also have to limit self-checkout to purchases of 15 or fewer items. These mandates would reduce labor savings and possibly increase a store's costs. That's the goal.

The bill would also require stores to "complete a worker and customer impact assessment" before adopting robotics, sensors, artificial intelligence, electronic monitoring and effectively any technology designed to increase worker productivity or customer convenience.

The bill's sponsor, Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas, claims her goal is to reduce shoplifting, as if retailers want to be pillaged. If Democrats truly cared about theft, they'd champion reforms to the state's Prop. 47, which effectively lets organized criminals plunder stores with impunity as long as they steal less than $950 in goods each time.

Instead, Democrats are hitting retailers when they're down. When their regulations harm workers, they will blame the businesses. Robots could surely run California better than the gang in Sacramento. wsj.com


California Progressives Balk At Shoplifting Bill, But It Passes Anyway
The bill would make it easier to arrest shoplifters

How did a shoplifting bill get through California's liberal Assembly with most Democrats opposed?
Assemblymember Ash Kalra did something exceptional last week. He was the only legislator to vote "no" on a controversial piece of legislation while nearly half of the 80 members in the state Assembly - and a majority of the Democrats - did not vote.

The bill, which would make it easier to arrest shoplifters, is a recent example of a pattern CalMatters revealed in April with legislators dodging votes to avoid offending the bill's supporters or to eliminate a record of their opposition on controversial topics.

Assembly Bill 1990 passed the Assembly 44-1 last week with 35 lawmakers not casting a vote including 32 of the 62 Democrats and the Assembly speaker, Robert Rivas. Some of those not voting had excused absences, but the Legislature's online record does not distinguish between an absence, an abstention or not voting.

The bill would allow police to make an arrest for shoplifting without a warrant, even if they did not witness the crime. Los Angeles Assemblywoman Wendy Carillo, who authored the bill with five Democratic and two Republican coauthors, said it is "in response to the alarming escalation of organized retail theft," which has become a hot-button political issue.

But progressive Democrats, leery of increasing incarceration rates for minor offenses, were uncomfortable with the bill.  calmatters.org


State Retail Crime Task Force is Paying Off
Michigan AG touts results of retail crime task force
Once conversation with Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel revealed a program that could put you at ease and save you some money. The goal: limiting retail crime.

"Retail crime is expensive. It costs our state over a billion dollars a year and it's scary and sometimes involves acts of violence," Nessel said. That, Nessel said, is why she created a special unit within her office to combat such crimes.

With an additional appropriations of $3.5 million, she has staff dedicated to tracking down and prosecuting specially organized retail crimes. She said it's working. "As a result, we have 11 cases that we have charges in just over a year," Nessel said.

At least one of those was a high-profile case that involved a lot of people and money. "We also recently busted this enormous ring of individuals that were stealing hundreds and hundreds of vehicles right from auto dealerships and doing so in a very violent manner. They were shooting at police through the windows of their cars. They were ramming security vehicles," Nessel said.

Nessel said that in addition to trying to reduce violence, the new task force could help consumers save money by preventing loss, the cost of which is often passed along to paying customers. The new force includes two prosecutors, two investigators and a special analyst.  woodtv.com


'Next Generation People Screening' to Fight Theft
Sensormatic Solutions Collaborates with Thruvision to Thwart Retail Crime

A newly announced alliance between Sensormatic Solutions and Thruvision will provide retail businesses with non-invasive scanning capabilities to detect everything from weapons to theft.

Sensormatic Solutions, a global retail solutions portfolio of Johnson Controls, has announced its partnership with Thruvision, a global provider of walk-through security screening technology.

According to Sensormatic, the new partnership will enable next-generation people screening to become more accessible to retailers around the world. Using passive terahertz camera technology, Thruvision's cameras and scanning software complement Sensormatic Solutions loss prevention solutions portfolio and will provide retailers with a fast, respectful and reliable people-screening option in distribution centers and other logistics facilities to address and help reduce internal shrink. Thruvision's offering is available now through Sensormatic Solutions.

"The discussion about retail theft often focuses on sales floors and through the organized retail crime (ORC) lens, but internal theft is a growing problem. According to research we conducted with Retail Economics [published Nov. 2023], 40% of the total value of theft is attributable to employees. Additionally, retailers have seen an increase in employee theft over the past year, and 70% state they've seen an increase in distribution centers," states Colin Evans, chief executive officer, Thruvision. "Sensormatic Solutions' extensive retail expertise, global footprint and proven record of delivering cutting-edge loss prevention solutions made it a natural fit for helping us reach more retailers in need of our technology. We look forward to working alongside the team to help retailers address this fast-growing driver of shrink." securitysales.com


Kroger's Tougher Security Measures
Why some Columbus Kroger stores are now requiring receipt checks
Kroger is now requiring receipt checks and prohibiting shoppers from carrying large bags at six Columbus-area stores, a move the grocery giant says is a response to increased incidents of theft.

At the entrance of these stores, shoppers are greeted with a sign that tells them receipts are required when exiting the store; suitcases, duffel bags and roller bags are not permitted and that Kroger reserves the right to search bags shoppers may bring in. The rules were effective May 13 dispatch.com


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Retail's Price-Cutting War Rages
Big Retail's hot summer thing: price cuts

Amazon, Walmart, and Target are all suddenly cutting prices as retailers try to win in the inflation economy

Big retailers are suddenly cutting prices.

Amazon, Walmart, Target, and others are all duking it out with discount deals - and with each markdown, they hope their bargain will be the one to win over inflation-weary consumers. While some retailers say they're cutting prices to give shoppers deals, the efforts clearly align with the companies' needs to offset declining sales as inflation remains elevated. In recent weeks, a slew of quarterly earnings reports and other company announcements have underscored the extent to which customers are chasing deals and how quickly retailers are taking action.

"Retailers respond when consumer sentiment seems to hit a tipping point," said Jerry Sheldon, vice president of technology at the market research firm IHL Group, referring to inflation's impact on American families. "The entire supply-demand and cost sensitivity tipping point is quite fragile it seems, and no retailer wants to be positioned as a price outlier from their self-defined peer group."

That tipping point, pushed by higher costs, may be partly why retailers are marking down items, Sheldon said, adding that he wonders "if consumers really understand how much influence they yield." qz.com

   RELATED: Walgreens Is Cutting Prices on 1,300 Products


Store Traffic Up at Dollar General
Dollar General plans to open 730 new stores

Dollar General beats expectations amid traffic increase; increasing store remodels
Dollar General reported better-than-expected profit, sales and same-store sales for its first-quarter as more customers shopped its stores for groceries and other essentials.

The discounter, which opened 197 stores during the quarter, also revised its new stores and remodels forecast in an effort "to better optimize the planned capital expenditures for fiscal year 2024 and to expand the investment in mature stores."

Dollar General now plans to open 730 new stores, down from its previous expectation of 800 openings. It expects to remodel 1,620 stores, up from its previous forecast of 1,500. (Store relocations remain the same at 85.) In total, Dollar General expects to execute 2,435 real estate projects this year, compared to its previous expectation of 2,385 real estate. chainstoreage.com


NYC Unrest & Violence This Weekend?
NYPD is on high alert for potential attacks on Israel Day parade Sunday
The NYPD is on high alert for Sunday’s Israel Day parade on Fifth Ave. in Manhattan, warning that “extremists across the ideological spectrum and other grievance-driven malicious actors” may look to strike the high-profile event, according to a police department threat assessment.

There will be extra security measures in place due to the war in Gaza, which was sparked by an Oct. 7 attack by Hamas terrorists against Israel, though there are no specific credible threats, police sources told the Daily News.

Hate crimes, particularly against Jews, have spiked in the city since then, most recently on Wednesday morning when a cabbie passing a yeshiva in East Flatbush, Brooklyn verbally assaulted a group of Jewish people before driving up on the sidewalk and trying to run them down, police said. nydailynews.com


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Agilence Wins Stevie® Award for Customer Service
for Seventh Year in a Row


Agilence has been awarded a 2024 Silver Stevie® Award for Customer Service Department of the Year, its seventh consecutive award in the category.


MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. - Agilence, Inc., the leading loss prevention and operations analytics provider for retailers, grocers, and restaurants, announced today that they have won a Silver Stevie® Award for Customer Service Department of the Year. This is the seventh consecutive year that the Agilence Customer Success team has been recognized with a Stevie® Award.

Accomplishments noted in the nomination include a Net Promoter Score of 65 (63% higher than the SaaS average of 40), a 97% customer retention rate and a 100% training satisfaction score. Judges also cited the reduction in average case resolution time to 11 hours and the resolution of 99.5% of support tickets, as well as the redesigned Watercooler (community portal) feature and community-building efforts such as Jam sessions and Office Hours for all Agilence users.

"Every year our Customer Success team sets a new bar of excellence," said Agilence CEO Russ Hawkins. "They continue to innovate on how we onboard, train, and support our customers. This award is a testament to the dedication of our team to deliver maximum value for our customers."

The Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service, now in their 18th year, are the world's top honors for sales, business development, customer service, and contact center professionals. The Stevie Awards organizes eight of the world's leading business awards programs, also including the prestigious American Business Awards® and International Business Awards®.

Details about the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service and the list of Stevie winners in all categories are available at www.StevieAwards.com/Sales.


 

 

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Cyberattacks Surge as More People Shop Online
Increased online shopping increases potential for cyberattacks
E-commerce sales rose 7.6% last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. By all accounts, online retail shopping will continue to increase-and along with it will come increased opportunities for cyberattacks.

Cracking of consumer passwords and the creation of ghost websites are among the leading threats to retailers, making identity management a priority, says Nick Stuart, an RSM senior analyst for the consumer products industry. Ghost websites are replicated websites that look exactly like a retailer's website, but with a fake URL. When the consumer checks out on a ghost website, the criminals will steal personal information, including credit card details. Sound security strategy includes authentication and other access protocols to combat these threats.

"Given various online platforms, passwords are prevalent, from consumer loyalty accounts to store apps and checkout systems," he says. "Once breached, personal data, shopping history, financial information, credit card numbers and more are grabbed for criminal use."

While security is paramount, retailers also want to limit "friction," the frustration their customers experience when online purchases require additional effort and time. Consumers want less hassle with fewer clicks to check out, even as they expect the process to be secure, Stuart says.

Technology can help with this balancing act. Authentication apps such as Shopify's Shop Pay and Amazon Pay, as well as payment platforms like Apple Pay can amp up security while reducing checkout time. They securely store consumer information so that shoppers avoid reentering data such as shipping information every time they make a new purchase. These platforms rely on biometric passkeys, PINs and other techniques in lieu of two-factor authentication and passwords-tactics that customers often find frustrating. rsmus.com


Millions of Computers Compromised Worldwide
Chinese national arrested for operating proxy service linked to billions in cybercrime

YunHe Wang and two associates were also sanctioned by the Treasury Department in operation to install malware on users' computers.

AChinese national was arrested Friday for his alleged role in administering and operating a residential proxy service that compromised millions of computers worldwide and was utilized in criminal operations that prosecutors linked to billions of dollars in losses.

Prosecutors say YunHe Wang, 35, created the service known as "911 S5" in 2014 that aided cybercriminals in carrying out a wide range of activities - including ransomware, fraud, cyber attacks, child exploitation and bomb threats. Using various virtual private network services and pirated versions of other software, Wang installed malware on users' computers and then sold access to the compromised IP addresses of those devices to cybercriminals for a fee, generating roughly $99 million for himself between 2018 and July 2022.

In 2022, 911 S5 was publicly exposed, prompting Wang to reconstitute the service as "CloudRouter."

Wang's proxy service compromised millions of Windows computers worldwide, according to the Department of Justice, resulting in 19 million unique IP addresses, including nearly 614,000 in the United States, being made available to Wang's clients. Using compromised IP addresses within the U.S., especially, is an important facilitator for cybercrime given that U.S. infrastructure is more trusted than some other countries', a senior FBI official told reporters Wednesday. cyberscoop.com


Largest-Ever Botnet Takedown
Over 100 malware servers shut down in 'largest ever' operation against botnets
International law enforcement agencies announced Thursday that they took several of the most influential malware families offline in the "largest ever operation against botnets."

The malicious software includes droppers such as IcedID, SystemBC, Pikabot, SmokeLoader, Bumblebee and Trickbot, the authorities said. These malware strains are linked to at least 15 ransomware groups, including BlackBasta, Revil and Conti.

Droppers are often spread through botnets, networks of infected devices quietly controlled by cybercriminals. Droppers used during the first stage of cyberattacks to install other tools, including viruses, ransomware or spyware. Droppers themselves do not usually cause direct damage to the system.

"All of them are now being used to deploy ransomware and are seen as the main threat in the infection chain," Europol said in a statement. The takedowns started Monday, the agency said.

The malware families have different features that help cybercriminals carry out cyberattacks.

SmokeLoader, for example, was primarily used as a downloader to install additional malicious software onto systems. Pikabot allowed cybercriminals to gain initial access to infected computers to further deploy ransomware, steal data, and remotely seize control of the computer. IcedID is known for stealing people's bank account credentials.  therecord.media


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Amazon Expanding Drone Delivery
Amazon gets FAA approval to expand drone deliveries
The Federal Aviation Administration has authorized Amazon's delivery drones to fly longer distances without visual spotters, a key hurdle that will allow the retailer to expand its fledgling Prime Air service.

Why it matters: Amazon's goal is to deliver 500 million packages a year by drone by 2029. But first, it had to satisfy government regulators that it could fly safely in increasingly crowded skies.

Zoom in: The company said it spent years developing proprietary "detect-and-avoid" technology. The drones' computer vision system includes a series of cameras that scan the skies while in flight, and then check the ground during deliveries to avoid people, animals and other obstacles. Amazon successfully validated the system in the presence of FAA inspectors to show that its drones can safely navigate away from planes, helicopters and even hot air balloons.

What's next: Now that it has FAA approval to fly "beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS)," Amazon says it will begin scaling drone delivery service to more customers. First, it will start delivering to more densely populated areas of College Station, Texas (one of its initial test markets). Later this year, Amazon will begin drone deliveries in Phoenix - using a faster, lighter next-generation drone that will be integrated alongside trucks and vans into an existing fulfillment center.

It expects to rapidly roll out the service worldwide over the next few years axios.com


The Gap Between Expectations & Reality for Online Shoppers
Online shoppers want personalization - are they getting it?
A new study suggests a significant gap between customer expectations and reality when it comes to personalized e-commerce.

According to "The Ultimate Guide to Product Detail Pages," a study from AI product discovery platform Zoovu, while more than 70% of people not only want, but expect personalized experiences when shopping online, only 16% of the product pages analyzed offered personalized experiences.

In addition, in an analysis of more than 2,000 data points across 125 product detail pages, Zoovu found that 49% of product detail pages only had one personalized element and another 25% had no personalized elements. Nineteen percent had two personalized elements and the remaining 7% had three or more. chainstoreage.com


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Glendale, AZ: Woman in custody after stealing more than $14,000 worth of garments from Victoria's Secret
A 24-year-old woman is in custody accused of stealing more than $14,000 worth of women's garments from Victoria's Secret. Glendale police say the woman shoplifted eight different times from Victoria's Secret locations in Glendale and Phoenix. Court paperwork shows the incidents took place between November 2023 and March 2024. Two of the reported incidents happened at the same store on the same day. Overall, the woman allegedly stole about $14,200 worth of women's underwear. She reportedly admitted to police that after she stole the apparel and would sell the garments for profit. The woman is facing multiple charges, including organized retail theft of merchandise.  abc15.com


San Antonio, TX: Man sentenced to 16 years in prison for robbing pawn shop, selling stolen firearms online
A San Antonio man was sentenced to 16 years in federal prison for robbing a pawn shop of firearms and then selling them on social media. According to court documents, Antonio Hinojosa Jr., 21, and three other men planned the robbery on a social media chat. The men wore gloves, masks and dark clothing when they robbed the store on May 18, 2023, and threatened store employees by brandishing firearms, a news release from the US Attorney's Office for the Western District of Texas said. The suspects stole 14 firearms and more than $8,600 worth of jewelry before fleeing in a getaway truck, the news release said. After the robbery, Hinojosa posted photos of the stolen firearms on social media to advertise and sell them to his contacts, court documents said. Hinojosa was arrested on June 26, 2023. He pleaded guilty on March 7 to one count of conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act robbery, one count of brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, and one count of conspiracy to traffic firearms. Co-defendant, Joshua Michael Govea, whose role in the robbery was to detain the store workers at gunpoint, pleaded guilty to the robbery conspiracy and brandishing charges. He was sentenced to nine years last week. Two other co-defendants, Cesar Alan Garcia and Sebastian Louis Xavier Suarez, are pending trial and remain in custody.  ksat.com


Rocky Mount, Police charge 2 with organized retail theft
Two men were arrested on May 20 after patrol officers with the Rocky Mount Police Department investigated a theft from a local business. Turkise Maurice Petway, 29, was charged with organized retail theft and nine counts of possession of stolen goods after detectives discovered $4,300 worth of property stolen from Harbor Freight, Walmart, The Children's Place, Burlington, Citi Trends, Belk, Target, Lowe's and Tractor Supply Co., according to a police news release. Following a lead and a vehicle familiar to them from prior cases, officers located 53-year old Timothy Jones at 601 Hammond St., where police say they also found an air compressor belonging to Tractor Supply. Jones was charged with felony larceny, resisting a public officer and organized retail theft. He was issued a $6,500 secured bond and booked into the Nash County jail. Petway received no bond. Police say the case marks the fourth time since early 2023 that the department seized stolen property from the Hammond Street address restorationnewsmedia.com


Ventura County, CA: Ventura County Task Force apprehends trio suspected of Organized Retail Theft in Simi Valley and Camarillo
Thieves who allegedly made off with merchandise from Ace Hardware and a Nike Outlet have been nabbed by the Ventura County Organized Retail Theft Task Force. Reports identify the suspects as 42-year-old Josef Hartmout Lugo of Simi Valley, 36-year-old Jamaal Reilly of Oxnard, and 38-year-old Nickol Rosser of Newport Beach. The trio was busted on felony organized retail theft charges, and with the stolen goods in tow, the task force put an end to their operation.  hoodline.com


San Francisco, CA: SFPD arrests 3 women, 3 men, 1 juvenile for group retail theft at CVS
The San Francisco Police Department arrested seven people-three men, three women, and a juvenile-on Wednesday regarding an organized retail theft incident at a CVS in the Ingleside district. Police said an off-duty sergeant was driving near the CVS at the 700 block of Portola Drive when he witnessed "a large group of people walking toward the pharmacy store carrying empty bags." The sergeant then watched the group leave the store "in a chaotic manner," with one suspect pushing a shopping cart "full of merchandise," police said. The sergeant then relayed the information to dispatch before officers from the Ingleside station responded to the area. Officers detained all seven suspects, including the juvenile. Police also recovered stolen merchandise, including: Makeup, Diapers, Bath and body products, Batteries, Vitamins, In addition to the list above, police said they recovered "various other items." Police said they developed probable cause to arrest all suspects for organized retail theft. SFPD said it has been conducting routine "blitz" operations at local businesses, leading to hundreds of arrests in recent months, but have clarified the CVS arrest was not part of the operation. "Although these recent arrests were not part of a blitz operation, officers are ready at a moment's notice to respond to crimes in progress. Any business that would like to participate in a blitz operation can contact sfpd.retailtheft@sfgov.org," SFPD said yahoo.com


Shippensburg, PA: Two women arrested after allegedly posing as delivery drivers, stealing over $1,000 in electronics from Shippensburg Walmart

The Villages, FL: Pair arrested in theft of more than $1,300 in merchandise at Walmart

Bakersfield, CA: Five Bakersfield residents arrested for grand theft at Tehachapi Walmart

Irvine, CA: Woman wanted for switching tags on items purchased at a Target store

Monroe County, PA: Three wanted for alleged retail theft at Pocono Outlets
 



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Shootings & Deaths


Minneapolis, MN: Man sentenced to over 30 years for fatal 2022 shooting at Mall of America
One of the men charged following a fatal shooting at Mall of America in late 2022 will spend multiple decades in prison. Thursday morning, Hennepin County Judge Paul Scoggin sentenced 19-year-old TaeShawn Adams-Wright to more than 30 years (367 months) in prison for his role in the killing of 19-year-old Johntae Raymon Hudson on Dec. 23, 2022. Police say it all started as a fight at Nordstrom before escalating to gunshots. Court documents note that surveillance video showed Adams-Wright and Lavon Semaj Longstreet brandishing handguns before Hudson was chased and shot 11 times. The video then showed the two standing over Hudson at different points, with the video capturing muzzle flashes. In addition to Hudson, a woman at the store was also grazed by a bullet but survived.  kstp.com


Flint, MI: 6-year-old girl injured in drive-by shooting on Flint's west side
A 6-year-old girl was taken to an area hospital after she was shot during a drive-by shooting Wednesday evening. The shooting happened near the intersection of Corunna Road and Walton Avenue on Flint's west side. Flint Police Chief Terence Green said the 6-year-old was sitting in the car on Corunna Road when she was shot. The girl was listed in good condition at an area hospital Wednesday night. Investigators did not release any information about suspects or a possible motive for the shooting. No arrests were announced Wednesday night while the investigation continued.  abc12.com


Brooklyn, MN: 1 seriously hurt in Brooklyn Park strip mall shooting
One person was seriously hurt on Wednesday after gunfire broke out near a Twin Cities strip mall. Brooklyn Park police say officers were called to a shopping center off Bottineau and Brooklyn boulevards just after 5 p.m., where they found spent bullet casings. They soon were notified someone had been brought to a local hospital with serious wounds connected to the shooting. Police say several agencies helped search for suspects, but no one is in custody as of Thursday afternoon. About 12 hours later, the city's SWAT team and members of the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office Emergency Services Unit served high-risk search warrants simultaneously at separate residences located just blocks from Wednesday night's crime scene.  cbsnews.com


Summerville, SC: 1 person injured in Summerville shopping center shooting
The Summerville Police Department is investigating a shooting Wednesday night. The shooting happened around 9 p.m. at the Ladson Oakbrook Shopping Center, according to a post on the police department's social media. One person was shot during the incident, Lt. Shaun Tumbleston said. The extent of their injuries is unknown at this time. Police said the scene is secure, and there is no threat to the public. No arrests have been made.  live5news.com
 



Robberies, Incidents & Thefts


Omaha, NE: Robbers use a hatchet and machete to steal from a Cannabis store
Omaha police said robbers used a hatchet and machete when stealing from the Cannabis Factory, near 13th and Pierce streets, on Wednesday afternoon. An employee told officers one suspect armed with a hatchet jumped over the counter to steal products. The employee said the second suspect stayed at the door with a machete.  ketv.com


Overland, MO: Armored car heist in Overland leads to guilty pleas from three men

Baltimore, MD: Police probe string of cannabis store burglaries in Federal Hill

Alexandria, VA: Update: Shoplifter on probation Arrested with Firearm at McLean Store Sentenced to 3 years

Westport, CT: Arrest Made In Westport Jewelry Store Smash-And-Grab Robbery

Hartford, CT: 'The entire warehouse had been ransacked': Hartford non-profit burglarized

 

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Auto - Morrisville, VT - Burglary
C-Store - Kokomo, IN - Armed Robbery
C-Store - Kelseyville, CA - Armed Robbery
C-Store - Houston, TX - Armed Robbery
Clothing - Nashville, TN - Armed Robbery
Dollar - Killeen, TX - Armed Robbery
Gaming - Charlotte, NC - Armed Robbery
Gas Station - El Paso, TX - Armed Robbery
Gas Station - Hamden, CT - Armed Robbery
Jewelry - Howard County, MD - Armed Robbery
Jewelry - Chicago, IL - Burglary
Jewelry - Selinsgrove, PA - Burglary
Jewelry - Columbus, OH - Robbery
Jewelry - Bowie, MD - Robbery
Jewelry - Ocoee, FL - Robbery
Jewelry - Liberty Township, OH - Robbery
Liquor - Howard County, MD - Burglary
Liquor - Chicago, IL - Burglary
Macy's - Howard County, MD - Armed Robbery
Mall - Los Angeles, CA - Robbery
Marijuana - Omaha, NE - Armed Robbery
Marijuana - Baltimore, MD - Burglary
Restaurant - Wading River, NY - Burglary
Restaurant - Champaign, IL - Armed Robbery
Sports - Rome, GA - Robbery
Sports - Philadelphia, PA - Robbery
Thrift - Hartford, CT - Burglary
Vape - Northampton County, PA - Burglary      

 

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• 9 burglaries
• 0 shootings
• 0 killed



 

Weekly Totals:
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• 41 burglaries
• 0 shootings
• 0 killed


 



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Regional Loss Prevention Manager
Indiana - Posted May 9
The Regional Manager of Loss Prevention, Audit & Firearms Compliance is a leadership role that will evaluate and reduce shrink for the stores and facilities assigned in their region by conducting internal and external investigations and resolving all matters that jeopardize or cause losses to the company and its assets. Regional Loss Prevention Managers are also responsible for conducting field audits for store and firearm compliance...



Multi-Store Detective (Pittsburgh Operating Market)
Pittsburgh, PA - Posted April 9
Job Summary: Store Detectives are key players in serving their assigned locations in the detection and apprehension of shoplifters. Job Responsibilities: Detect and apprehend shoplifters with the use of standard visual practice and CCTV in multi-store environment; Utilize CCTV to create video records of incidents requested by law enforcement and internal departments...



Multi-Store Detective (Cleveland Operating Market)
Cleveland, OH - Posted April 9
Job Summary: Store Detectives are key players in serving their assigned locations in the detection and apprehension of shoplifters. Job Responsibilities: Detect and apprehend shoplifters with the use of standard visual practice and CCTV in multi-store environment; Utilize CCTV to create video records of incidents requested by law enforcement and internal departments...



 


Multi-Store Detective (Akron/Canton Operating Market)
Akron/Canton, OH - Posted April 9
Job Summary: Store Detectives are key players in serving their assigned locations in the detection and apprehension of shoplifters. Job Responsibilities: Detect and apprehend shoplifters with the use of standard visual practice and CCTV in multi-store environment; Utilize CCTV to create video records of incidents requested by law enforcement and internal departments...
 



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