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Kenny Ochoa named Loss Prevention Manager Complex Crimes for Academy Sports + Outdoors
Before joining Academy Sports + Outdoors as Loss Prevention Manager Complex Crimes, Kenny spent a year with Ulta Beauty as ORC Investigations Manager. Prior to that, he served as Area Loss Prevention Manager for Ross Stores Inc. Earlier in his career, he held ORC roles with Gap Inc., Stage Stores and Limited Brands. Congratulations, Kenny!


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Summer 2024 Weekend Shooting Analysis
Crime & Violence in America's Big Cities


Tracking Big City Shootings, Killings & Injuries Throughout Summer 2024

917 Shootings - 266 Killed - 960 Injured in 15 Cities Over Last 10 Weekends
Shootings (down 19%), deaths (down 11%) & injuries (down 20%) so far from 2023

The D&D Daily's Big City Weekend Violence Study - Memorial Day to Labor Day

The Daily's annual study analyzes weekend shooting data in 15 major U.S. cities from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend 2024

Starting Memorial Day Weekend, the D&D Daily began compiling and analyzing data from 15 major U.S. cities to get a snapshot of summer gun violence.

Over the past weekend, from July 26th through July 28th, there were 68 shootings recorded in these 15 big cities, resulting in 14 deaths and 73 injuries.

In total, over the past 10 weekends combined, these cities have recorded 917 shootings, resulting in 266 deaths and 960 injuries.

Compared to last summer at this time in the study, total shootings in these cities are down 19%, deaths are down 11%, and injuries are down 20%.

The D&D Daily will continue tracking this data throughout the summer to capture the weekend violence trend in our nation's big cities as warm weather typically brings about more crime and violence.

Click here to see the list of incidents per city throughout the summer. docs.google.com

Read more coverage about America's crime and violence surge in the section directly below
 



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The U.S. Crime Surge
The Retail Impact


Shoplifting Surges 24% in 1st Half of 2024
Shoplifting is on the rise even as reports of other types of crime fall
All but one type of crime decreased in the first six months in 2024, according to a July report from the Council on Criminal Justice (CCJ).

Shoplifting rose 24% in the first half of the year, while every other type of crime dropped, according to the study, which analyzed crime statistics in 23 cities. The data shows shoplifting is up across the country, reflecting what retailers have described as a growing problem.

As businesses invest in anti-theft technology to deter criminals, meanwhile, consumers express frustration at the many products, from toiletries to snacks, that they now find locked up on store shelves.

By comparison, reports of residential burglaries were 14% lower in the first half of 2024 compared with the first half of 2023, according to CCJ. Nonresidential burglaries were down 10%. Larcenies and drug offenses also decreased by 6% and 2%, respectively, in the first half of 2024.

Did shoplifting really skyrocket during pandemic?

Although the shoplifting rate across the U.S is up 24% compared with last year, it has risen only 10% compared with 2019. That figure contradicts the narrative, often pushed by retailers, that store thefts skyrocketed during the pandemic. Rather, data shows that rates of theft spiked in some cities, such as New York, while declining in other parts of the country.

The study's authors also note that shoplifting statistics tend to be less accurate than reports of other crimes, like homicides, for example.

According to Adam Gelb, president and CEO of CCJ, retailers sometimes neglect to report shoplifting incidents to the police because they don't think law enforcement will take appropriate action, or for other reasons "that relate to their lack of confidence that the criminal justice system will respond appropriately."

On the flip side, video footage of dramatic shoplifting incidents that goes viral on social media can suggest the issue is more pervasive than it is in reality cbsnews.com

   RELATED: Shoplifting is up 24% from 2023: Report


Clear Link Between Crime & CVS Store Closures
CVS finally admits crime sparked store closures across US city after eerie pics of shelves completely cleared by theft

CVS has said publically for the first time that theft has been a major reason it has had to shut down stores in a major US city.

After yet another creepy video of empty aisles and barren shelves went viral recently, CVS admitted the impact theft has had on closures.

The nationwide convenience store and pharmacy has shut down hundreds of locations in recent years, but they have cited other causes for the decisions - such as low profitability and strategic changes. Videos showing basic products locked behind security glass or simply unavailable have added to the rumors.

Now, the arrest of a serial shoplifter in Washington DC has pushed the retailer to reveal the true cause. The US Attorney's Office in DC recently sentenced a repeat offender to 18 months in jail for stealing from a single store, according to local Fox affiliate WTTG.

In a victim statement for the case, CVS cited the crime and similar acts of repeated theft as a direct reason for the closures in the District. It marks the first time that the retailer has publicly and directly drawn a causal link between growing crime and the shutdown of their stores.

CVS first shocked customers in 2021 when it announced that it would gradually close over 1,000 locations in the coming years. About 600 stores shuttered their doors for the last time by the end of 2023, with an additional 300 or so scheduled for closure in 2024. the-sun.com


Avery Dennison 'Theft Crisis' Report Makes More Headlines
Many Retailers in 'Theft Crisis' Mode, Survey Finds

Execs say resources for detecting and reducing shrink are in short supply.

New research has found that almost two-thirds (64%) of large retailers in the U.K. and U.S. believe the impact of theft has reached a crisis point. In addition, over four-in-ten (42%) believe that theft is more of a concern today than it was 12 months ago.

The survey and resulting analysis, commissioned by Avery Dennison, collated the views of 300 senior retail leaders in the two regions representing brands with 200-plus stores. Theft was found to be the leading business concern. When asked to list their top five business challenges, the most cited responses were addressing the impact of theft (36%), optimizing omnichannel (27%), increased operating costs (27%), improving staff efficiencies (26%), and retaining customers (24%).

Retailers have been deploying a myriad of high-tech and low-tech measures to tackle an increase in theft, in addition to security guards. From RFID tags to body-worn cameras to facial recognition technology, retailers are using a combination of solutions for a holistic approach. Respondents listed security guards (27%) as the most effective measure deployed to date followed by facial recognition technology (23%), and RFID tags (21%).

Retailers also shared their future plans, with 76% stating they are using RFID or plan to begin doing so within the next 24 months. Over a third (38%) plan to deploy AI enabled cameras, while 37% will introduce facial recognition technology within the same period. instoremag.com


Retail Crime 'Epidemic' Across the Pond
UK: Shop stops selling luxury items as thefts rise
Tying down products and stopping selling high-end items are among the measures one shop owner has taken amid a rise in shoplifting. Official figures show shoplifting in Wales has increased by 34% over the past year, with one trade union saying Wales faces an "epidemic" of retail crime.

Julie and her colleagues have put measures in place to protect items from being stolen, including tying certain items to the counter and not selling high-end products.

The largest increase in shoplifting was in south Wales, which nearly doubled with a 45% increase in the past year, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The ONS added that figures were now at a 20-year high across England and Wales.

Under the law, any goods stolen worth less than £200 is a "summary only offence", meaning these cases are unlikely to be tried in crown court. Ms Keeley said: "We absolutely need tough regulation. People shoplift thinking they can get away with it."

In the King's Speech, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer unveiled a new crime bill to target people who steal goods worth less than £200. Paddy Lillis of trade union Usdaw welcomed the bill. ca.news.yahoo.com


Police Departments Still Recovering from 'Defund' Push
Shortage of new officers, wave of retirements leave police departments vulnerable
Law enforcement agencies have struggled in recent years to fill positions that earlier would have seen a flood of candidates.

Nationally there is a shortage of new police officers, a problem that many attribute to fallout from the pandemic and the worsening public perception of law enforcement after the 2020 murder of George Floyd and other widely publicized incidents of police brutality.

"After the summer of 2020, when we had the protests and calls to defund the police, large cities across the country started to see this difficulty in hiring," said Brian Higgins, a professor at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice in Manhattan and a former chief of the Bergen County Police Department. "Now we're seeing that same trend in northern New Jersey."

This drop in candidates comes as many departments are also experiencing a wave of retirements of veteran officers. In law enforcement, it directly affects departments' ability to fight crime and results in overworked officers, fatigue and burnout, Guidetti said. northjersey.com


Retail Shrink and ORC: Theft and Fraud Remain Top Challenges for Food Retailers

1 year later: No Safeway mass shooting suspects identified or arrested
 



New Tech to Cut Waste at Walmart
Walmart brings food waste reduction tech to 1.4K stores

The retailer partnered with organics recycler Denali to install technology that separates food from packaging in the back of Walmart and Sam's Club locations.

Walmart and organics recycler Denali have installed technology for "depackaging" food waste in the back of more than 1,400 Walmart stores and Sam''s Clubs, Walmart U.S. Vice President of Facility Services RJ Zanes wrote in a company post on Monday.

With the solution, workers toss expired items into a receptacle and then Denali's technology separates the food from the packaging material.

Called Zero Depack, Walmart said the "depackaging" program is boosting workers' efficiency while supporting the retailer's long-term sustainability objectives.

Zero Depack is helping to keep expired food out of the waste stream and instead repurpose the food, such as turning it into a nutrient-rich product for farmers, Walmart said. retaildive.com


Big Lots' 'Project Springboard'
Is Big Lots' transformation plan enough to save it?

Analysts say the retailer may face an uphill battle in a crowded sector with strong rivals.

The retailer's turnaround plan, which the company has dubbed Project Springboard, "is entirely contingent on getting the value prop of what we call the extreme bargain initiative," said Seth Marks, Big Lots' senior vice president of extreme value sourcing. "If our pricing isn't competitive and the lowest price on the street, that project is compromised from being optimized." retaildive.com


Fast-Food Restaurants Continue Price Wars
McDonald's is extending its $5 Meal Deal, initially set for one month, to nearly all U.S. locations through August due to strong customer response and rising food costs. Restaurants like Applebee's, Red Lobster, and Outback Steakhouse are also rolling out value-driven meal deals to compete with rising fast-food prices.

Ted Baker plans to shut all UK stores within weeks

Pizza Hut Franchisee Files for Chapter 11 After Closing 15 Locations


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The Shocking Story of an ORC 'Queenpin'
How a California Momfluencer Became a Shoplifting Queenpin

Michelle Mack seemed to be living the dream life, until it all came crashing down. Authorities say the alleged mastermind of a multimillion-dollar crime ring delivered a simple order: Steal all the luxury makeup in sight.

Late last summer, Kimora Gooding and Serena Reyes arrived on the East Coast. For the two women in their early twenties, it was a business trip of sorts, or maybe a mission. Their flights, rental car, and hotel rooms had been paid for, and they carried a list of beauty stores to visit and specific items to steal. The plan was to get in and get out, ship the goods to the boss in California, and head home, hopefully without a trace. Gooding and Reyes were pros-they had each hit dozens of stores, according to an affidavit for a federal search warrant, and could scan for merchandise like they had eyes in the backs of their heads.

But what Gooding and Reyes didn't know is that they were being watched-and had been for a while. Since August 2023, the California Highway Patrol and Homeland Security Investigations had been looking into a series of thefts at Ulta Beauty stores, with assistance from corporate investigators employed by Ulta. The suspects scooped up in the related busts were almost always young women, typically with previous theft arrests. Soon the authorities zeroed in on a group who appeared to be working in concert. Between September 2021 and fall 2023, the group committed over 230 thefts from Ulta Beauty retail stores across the country, stealing thousands of products. According to a complaint filed by California's attorney general, Rob Bonta, their ground zero appeared to be California, where thefts had occurred in 21 counties, in cities from Sacramento to San Diego, and not just at Ulta, but also at Sephora, Sunglass Hut, and others.   elle.com
 




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16 Companies Sign Onto AI Guidelines
Apple signs on to Biden's responsible AI guidelines

The tech giant joins 15 other companies in agreeing to the nonbinding safety protocols.

Tech giant Apple on Friday signed on to the Biden administration's voluntary artificial intelligence guidelines, which were first outlined in an executive order in October.

Apple now joins 15 other major tech companies, including Amazon, Anthropic, Google, Inflection, Meta, Microsoft and OpenAI, in committing to responsible AI development and rollout.

The company's pledge to the nonbinding agreement follows the announcement of its "Apple Intelligence" platform earlier this month. The new tool will make some improvements to the already AI-powered Siri voice assistant and integrate ChatGPT into the next iPhone software update.

In joining the voluntary commitments, the company has now agreed to a wide set of White House provisions that encourage developers to follow safety protocols, test their models for biases and security risks, and let the government view the results of those tests.

The October order also directed federal agencies to deploy AI, guard against possible discrimination through its use and create industry and government standards to better identify AI-generated content. In a press statement today, the Biden administration said that federal agencies have completed all of the 270-day actions laid out in the order. politico.com


Changes in Cyber Risk Disclosure Regulation?
SolarWinds legal ruling expected to narrow, but maintain SEC oversight on cyber transparency

The dismissal of most charges in a closely watched civil fraud case will test the ability of federal authorities to regulate risk disclosure.

AdvertisementThe ruling by a federal court judge to dismiss most of the civil fraud charges against SolarWinds could significantly impact how the Securities and Exchange Commission moves forward in regulating cyber risk disclosure.

SolarWinds and its CISO Timothy Brown were charged with misleading investors in the run up to the 2020 Sunburst supply chain attacks, which exposed thousands of companies to malware that had been injected into the company's Orion network monitoring platform.

U.S. District Court Judge Paul Engelmayer dismissed the vast majority of claims against SolarWinds, most importantly claims related to the company's internal accounting practices.

Despite the dismissal of most of the case, the judge upheld a central charge in the case related to the company's pre-IPO security statement. cybersecuritydive.com


Fallout Continues From Global IT Outage
CrowdStrike CEO says 97% of Windows sensors restored in IT outage recovery effort

Coinciding with George Kurtz's update, Microsoft outlined its efforts to enhance resiliency just months after launching a massive security overhaul.

CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz said 97% of the company's Windows sensors on the Falcon security platform were back online as of Thursday, though recovery from the global IT outage remains ongoing.

Kurtz said the progress was enhanced due to the development of automated recovery techniques. CrowdStrike is taking steps to prevent such an incident from happening again, he said, following the release of a preliminary incident report earlier this week.

Kurtz personally apologized to everyone affected by the outage and thanked CrowdStrike customers, partners and team members for their role in helping the recovery. cybersecuritydive.com
 

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Online Counterfeits Surge During the Olympics
At the Olympics, Advanced Counterfeiting Means Advanced Prevention

The 2024 Olympics in Paris face heightened counterfeit risks due to advancements in AI and manufacturing, which speed up and expand the production and delivery of fake goods.

While none of this is new (and certainly is not a foreign concept at international mega events like the Olympics, where such practices explode in scale), the problem of counterfeit goods has only increased in recent years. And that means officials and brands in Paris will be faced with confronting an old problem that is not going away.

Kimiya Shams, who works as the legal and business affairs manager for the French audio company Devialet and has been involved in the international legal battle against counterfeit goods for more than a decade, emphasized that challenges with counterfeits are always increased around events like the Olympics. She told TFL that with every FIFA World Cup and Olympics games, there "is an unbelievable increase" in counterfeit goods, year after year. The technological advances and ease of accessibility to marketplaces help drive the expansion, she said. At the same time, though, younger consumers are also becoming more relaxed about counterfeits today due to online influencers and other cultural factors, as well as online platforms being reluctant to act and take down counterfeit listings.

This all combines to create a growing problem, she said - and it is a sizable issue. According to the European Union Intellectual Property Office ("EUIPO"), counterfeit branded clothing is estimated to have cost companies in France $1.83 billion in lost sales on average each year between 2018 and 2021. Meanwhile, a 2023 EUIPO study found that the import of counterfeit and pirated goods was worth nearly $465 billion in 2019.

It is not just about the money. Relatedly, there is also a wider harm that this fraudulent ecosystem causes. Shams said that although some might consider counterfeiting to be "soft crime," the rapid expansion of this illicit market has expanded the damage it does to businesses, economies, and human rights worldwide. Beyond the economic factors mentioned above, Shams highlighted that the rise of counterfeit culture comes at the expense of the people that are tasked with manufacturing these goods in unlawful and inhumane conditions. What consumers see as a cheap item actually comes at "a great cost," she said.

Exacerbating all of this is the fact that the expanded fake good markets that global events like the Olympics bring to host countries often remain, even after the event is over. Vidyuth Srinivasan, CEO of Entrupy, a New York-based company that focuses on product authentication and data surrounding counterfeits, told TFL that the data the company has collected reflects this phenomenon. According to Entrupy, during the 2021 Olympics in Japan the inventory of inauthentic products in that country doubled from 4.1 percent to 9.9 percent the year after - and then did not go back down again, even after the event was over. In fact, the size of the market for counterfeits continued to increase, data from the company's annual "State of the Fake" reports show. thefashionlaw.com


'Groundbreaking' E-Commerce Deal
Eighty nations strike deal over e-commerce, but lack US backing
Around 80 countries reached agreement on Friday on rules governing global digital commerce including recognition of e-signatures and protection against online fraud, but failed to bring the United States on board.

After five years of negotiations, coordinators Australia, Japan and Singapore distributed what they called a "stabilised text", which the European Union hailed as "historic news" and Britain as "groundbreaking".

"We negotiated the first global rules on digital trade," EU trade chief Valdis Dombrovskis posted on social media site X.

Britain said the agreement would commit all participants to making customs documents and processes digital, recognising e-documents and e-signatures, and put in place legal safeguards against online fraudsters and misleading claims about products.

The text says the parties will seek to limit spam and protect personal data, as well as offer support to least-developed countries. reuters.com


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King County, WA: Lululemon larceny: WA authorities bust major theft ring, 'fence' arrested
The crackdown continues on a theft ring accused of stealing $500,000 worth of clothing and other items from Lululemon and Ulta stores in Snohomish, King and Pierce County. Loss prevention investigators from those two companies partnered with Bellevue police to put a stop to the thieving. After conducting surveillance on the group of suspects, including 24-year-old Janeice Downs, detectives arrested their alleged fence. In court documents, police say they obtained video evidence showing 51-year-old Quoc Nguyen meeting with Downs in a parking lot in Burien, where he paid cash for armloads of stolen clothing from Lululemon.

King County Prosecutors have charged Nguyen with two counts of first-degree trafficking in stolen property. He pleaded not guilty in court and was released pending trial. Detectives say he first drew their attention after learning he allegedly purchased thousands of dollars worth of fragrances and high-end sunglasses stolen from Nordstrom in Bellevue. Court documents say he paid $25 cents on the dollar. When questioned by detectives, he claimed he would resell the items to people in downtown Seattle. Investigators believe he was actually shipping it all overseas to be sold.

Downs was back in King County Superior Court this week, asking Judge David Keenan to release her from jail on electronic home monitoring. She was arrested last April and has remained in custody. Her attorney argued that she has a new felony crime to answer to in Pierce County.During arguments on whether to release her from custody, the prosecutor told Judge Keenan that more charges are pending in King County, and she is wanted across state lines. "A 16-count indictment charging her with theft and organized retail theft was filed in Oregon on April 22, 2024," said the prosecutor.  fox13seattle.com


Philadelphia, PA: Police dismantle 'Diaper Crew' accused of over 2 dozen retail thefts in Philadelphia
Authorities in Philadelphia arrested three people who they say were linked to more than two dozen retail thefts around the city. Inspector Ray Evers told reporters Friday that members of the "Diaper Crew" targeted Family Dollar, Dollar General and Rite Aid stores around the city. Investigators say the suspects are accused of sneaking large bags into the stores and using them to take diapers, batteries and coffee. "They were taking shelf-loads of diapers, hundreds at a time," said Evers at a press conference on Friday. Authorities credited an app that connects police with retail store owners around the city for helping authorities hone in on the suspects. Evers said police put information on the app about the pattern of robberies and heard from other stores that had been hit "within hours." fox29.com


Hillsborough County, FL: Pair of career criminals use U-haul truck to steal generator at Home Depot
A criminal duo who stole a generator and drove around in a U-haul were arrested Thursday, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office announced. A Home Depot Loss Prevention Team on Bloomingdale Avenue told deputies that two men stole a generator and took off in a U-haul truck. Two hours later, the suspects- Vashon Lewis, 50, and Elton Gaffney, 51- were taken into custody. HCSO said the men both have violent criminal histories and are required to register as COAST (career offender application for statewide tracking), which is monitored by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. The FDLE also classifies these criminals as the "worst-of-the-worst." Lewis previously served six stints in state prions, while Gaffney has been in state prison four times, the sheriff's office said. "The rapid apprehension of these career criminals underscores the dedication and efficiency of our team," Sheriff Chad Chronister said. "We are committed to protecting our community and ensuring that repeat offenders are brought to justice. The cooperation of local businesses, like Home Depot, is invaluable in our efforts to maintain safety and security in Hillsborough County."  wfla.com


Pamelia, NY: Sheriff's office investigates gun store burglary; 5 suspects/ 12 guns stolen
Five people allegedly entered a gun store in the town of Pamelia early Saturday morning and stole several firearms and ammunition. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office says Denver's Firearms had 12 handguns stolen along with miscellaneous ammo.  wwnytv.com


Chicago, IL: 2 smoke shops burglarized in Lincoln Park; Mr. Vape hit 2nd time in a month

Memphis, TN: Alleged shoplifter pepper sprays Target employee; $600 in merchandise stolen

University Heights, OH: Officer stops woman as she wheels $650 worth of stolen merchandise from Target

Ocala, FL: Florida man accused of stealing cheese, bug spray in $400 Walmart heist
 



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Howard County, MD: 17 year old fatally shot in Columbia Mall Food Court
A 17-year-old was killed Saturday evening at a mall in Howard County, Md., in what authorities called a targeted shooting in the food court. Police identified the victim as Angelo Little, of Columbia, Md. As of Sunday afternoon, detectives had not identified any known suspects, police said. Just after 6 p.m. Saturday, officers received a report of gunfire at The Mall in Columbia. They arrived to find Little dead and learned the suspect had fled the property, authorities said.  howardcountymd.gov


Providence, RI: Man shot to death in Walmart parking lot in Providence
Providence police responded to the store at 51 Silver Spring Street around 1:03 a.m. Saturday for a report of a shooting and found a 51-year-old man with a gunshot wound in a large box truck that was parked near the store's entrance, according to NBC10 Boston affiliate WJAR. The suspect, who was still on scene, was taken into custody, while the victim was taken to Rhode Island Hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said. Neither has been publicly identified at this time. According to police, the victim and suspect knew each other and were at Walmart to work on the floors when they got into a physical altercation that escalated into a shooting, WJAR reports. A global communications spokesperson for Walmart tells WJAR that they're aware of the incident and working with police as they investigate.  necn.com


Taos County, NM: 2 people killed in Taos County shooting; Suspect in custody
A man faces two charges of murder after two people were found dead Thursday in Taos County. A spokesman for New Mexico State Police says officers responded to two separate shooting calls Thursday evening. The first call came from the Smoke Shop on state Road 75. Officers arrived to find Faith Flores dead from at least one gunshot wound. The second call saw officers report to a home on Puertocito Road in Chamisal. The officers would find Ruben Martinez in the driveway. He had been shot at least once and was pronounced dead at the scene. NMSP officers were later approached by 76-year-old Manuel Martinez at the Puertocito Road location. He confessed to shooting and killing Ruben Martinez and was taken into custody.  koat.com


Chambers County, TX: One shot during robbery at convenience store in Chambers County, suspect charged with capital murder
A man is being charged with capital murder after a gas station robbery turned deadly. Ginny Bagby was working as a clerk at TimeMax convenience store when a man pointing a gun burst in demanding money. At around 9:25 p.m., Chambers County deputies responded after receiving a report that an armed robbery was taking place at the Time Max convenience store located in the Cove area, according to Sheriff Brian Hawthorne. When deputies got there they found that Bagby had been shot during the robbery and was in critical condition. EMS and deputies began CPR and Bagby was then transported to Memorial Hermann where she sadly succumbed to her injuries.  12newsnow.com


Rochester, NY: Man fatally stabbed outside Gas Station identified; suspect in custody
Rochester police have identified the man fatally stabbed at a Mobil station on Friday as 38-year-old Christopher Austin. Officers responded to a report of a stabbing at the business located at 917 North Street around 9:30 p.m. Upon arrival, they found Austin with a stab wound to his upper body, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said Austin was confronted by 45-year-old Herbert Montgomery at the store. A verbal altercation escalated into a physical confrontation, resulting in Montgomery stabbing Austin in the neck, police said. Montgomery fled the scene in a vehicle, police said.  democratandchronicle.com


Nashville, TN: Dollar General shooting brings safety concerns back to the forefront
The Dollar General Market on Stewarts Ferry Pike in Donelson was closed on Sunday. The store usually is open 7 days a week, but following a robbery turned shooting that happened Saturday night, the doors were locked and no one was inside on Sunday. Metro Nashville Police say a suspect went into the store, robbed it at gunpoint, and then on his way out, turned and fired a shot. That shot hit a clerk in the stomach. Police say they believe the suspect is a repeat offender. They say he may be connected to a robbery at a Dollar General on Antioch Pike on July 12. No one was hurt in that incident.  wsmv.com


McLennan County, TX: Sheriff's Office investigates the Homicide of an Employee at truck stop off I-35

Houston, TX: Man found shot to death inside vehicle in South Houston parking lot, person of interest detained

Tulsa, OK: Man Shot, Killed in Tulsa Grocery Store Parking Lot

Huntsville, TX: Police Investigating shooting at convenience store
 



Robberies, Incidents & Thefts


St Charles County, MO: Wentzville man indicted for embezzling $11K from Dollar Tree

Santa Ana, CA: A skateboarder assaulted a Security Guard at a Santa Ana Target store

Dorset, England: Seabird 'Steven Seagull' banned from corner store after 6 years of thievery

 

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Beauty - Memphis, TN - Burglary
Beauty - Goshen, IN - Burglary
C-Store - Chambers County, TX - Armed Robbery / Emp killed
C-Store - San Jose, CA - Robbery
C-Store - Talladega County, AL - Burglary
CVS - Mount Pann, PA - Robbery
Dollar - Nashville, TN - Armed Robbery / Emp Wounded
Gas Station - McLennan County, TX - Armed Robbery / Emp Killed
Guns - Pamelia, NY - Burglary
Hardware - Hillsborough County, FL - Robbery
Jewelry - Woodburn, OR - Armed Robbery
Jewelry - Middletown, NY - Robbery
Jewelry - Victorville, CA - Robbery
Jewelry - Macon, GA - Robbery
Jewelry - Chattanooga, TN - Robbery
Jewelry - Valley Stream, NY - Robbery
Jewelry - Houston, TX - Burglary
Target - Memphis, TN - Robbery
Target - Cleveland, OH - Robbery
Theater - Austin, TX - Burglary
Vape - Chicago, IL - Burglary
Vape - Chicago, IL - Burglary
Walmart - Ocala, FL - Robbery  

 

Daily Totals:
• 15 robberies
• 8 burglaries
• 3 shootings
• 2 killed



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Pittsburgh, PA - Posted April 9
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Multi-Store Detective (Cleveland Operating Market)
Cleveland, OH - Posted April 9
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