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July's Moving Ups

10 New Senior LPs - 4 Appointments - 6 Promotions


Academy Sports + Outdoors named Kenny Ochoa Loss Prevention Manager Complex Crimes
Amazon promoted Aaron Leger, LPC, PMP to Senior Manager Physical Security
Amazon promoted Bryan Lee, MBA, CFE, CFI to Senior Mgr, Amer. S & LP
Arc'teryx named Adam Oberdick Director, Asset Protection
CEVA Logistics promoted Dan Callahan to Global Head - Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE)
CONTROLTEK promoted Wade Holman to Vice President Strategic Accounts, North America
Grainger promoted Jared Tedeschi Sr. to Senior Manager, Security & Loss Prevention - Fulfillment
The Guitar Center named Shaun Gilfoy, CFI Director, Asset Protection & Safety
National Express LLC named Brian Csorba, CFI Director, Safety
Verizon promoted Erik Van Herik, CFI to Senior Manager, Risk Management and Compliance


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How to Fight the Impact of Shrinkage on Your Retail Business

Shrinkage is a problem nearly every retail business faces, and unfortunately, it's more or less unavoidable. Inventory shrink can happen due to hundreds of different factors, and even the most diligent and watchful staff can't keep an eye on every single item 24/7. That being said, loss prevention efforts do help reduce the amount of inventory shrink by a significant amount; however, that amount does depend on the individual business.

Knowing the full impact inventory shrink has on your retail business means having the right systems in place to monitor your assets. From there, the data gathered can be used to identify areas where items are disappearing, as well as the unique reasons for it. Before we get into how to properly monitor your inventory and tackle shrinkage head-on, let's take a closer look at what retail shrink is exactly.

The Most Common Ways Shrink Occurs

As you might experience, shrink occurs in a few fundamental ways. Taking note of which ways shrink tends to take place around your business can help you build the right defenses necessary to bolster your loss prevention efforts.

Theft

For most retailers, both large and small, external theft is the primary cause of inventory shrinkage. It can occur in various forms and at various scales, from the opportunistic or occasional shoplifter to entire organizations of people. Organized Retail Crime (ORC) is an increasingly difficult problem to manage for many major retailers, especially as criminals are becoming more coordinated in their efforts and, in certain cases, more violent. However, with powerful video security tools, cooperation with local law enforcement, and proper employee training, external theft can be reduced considerably...

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The U.S. Crime Surge
The Retail Impact


Retail Crime 'Changing the Fabric of Society'?
'Stores are afraid,' warns ex Toys "R" Us CEO amid crime surge

The former retail leader explained how people have changed their attitudes to theft

THE former CEO of the renowned chain Toys "R" Us has warned about how retail theft could impact society. Gerald Storch explained how retailers had apparently become afraid of stopping theft and shoplifting.

The former retail leader explained how changing attitudes had impacted the rise in retail crime. Storch said an apparent focus away from this type of theft had impacted stores. He claimed there was a disregard to prosecute in-store crime.

The former CEO said police often did not stop or arrest thieves as "they know that if they arrest someone they're just going to be back on the street." Storch also claimed that these changing attitudes could have a greater impact on people and not just cops or stores.

"I think in the last few years there's been kind of an attitude that we have bigger things to deal with and this isn't that serious a crime, and let's focus on the big crimes, and not on you know petty theft as they might call it," he added.

"But the reality is that the gross misunderstanding of what's going on it's changing the fabric of society."

The former CEO raged about the increased use of glass to cover and lock items in stores. This anti-theft method would require an employee to come over and unlock these doors to retrieve goods for shoppers.

Storch said one impact of this would be rising costs for stores and therefore shoppers. He also explained that increasing rates of theft could lead to some closures.

Despite this, Storch claimed these retailers have been worried about stopping the crime that has affected them. "The stores are afraid to stop people because they're afraid they are going to get sued," he claimed. the-sun.com  foxbusiness.com


The Rise of 'Inconvenience Stores'
The inconvenience store: Why are shops locking up even more merchandise?

You may have noticed a surge in items stowed behind security glass

In an attempt to stop retail theft, big chain stores are locking up more and more of their wares. But customers are not happy about the extended wait times and decreasing ease of scooping up even the cheapest items in a hurry.

How bad is the shoplifting problem?

Some research suggests the shoplifting problem these lockups are combatting is overblown. A nonpartisan research organization called The Council on Criminal Justice tracked shoplifting trends in 24 cities from 2019 to the middle of 2023, and found that rates decreased in more than two-thirds of the cities over that time, said The Los Angeles Times. Exceptions were New York and Los Angeles, which both saw increases in shoplifting, defined as "stealing goods valued at less than $950."

However, in 2022, "nearly 70% of retailers reported a rise in organized retail crime ... contributing to theft and losses of as much as $69 billion a year," said Forbes, citing statistics from the Retail Industry Leaders Association and the Buy Safe America Coalition. So-called retail gangs were performing "coordinated attacks," targeting products they could "steal in bulk and easily resell online, with some groups netting millions in profits."

How are lock-up efforts going?

The most obvious result of lock-up efforts is a loss of business for brick-and-mortar retailers. Many shoppers now prefer the ease of Amazon delivery to waiting around helplessly for an employee to unlock their merchandise. "Retailers aren't clueless," said Forbes. "They know customers hate finding stuff locked up. It typically results in a 15% to 25% reduction in sales."

New products are now being born of the apparent need to stop the rise in theft. Security solutions company InVue has seen sales for its smart locks surge 86% year-to-date, after rising 31% last year, said Forbes. Its customers include Lowe's and Best Buy. Walmart "began testing a new type of locked case this year that can be opened by any employee with a smartphone," Forbes added.  theweek.com


Theft Surge Fueling 'Dramatic Increase' in Anti-Theft & LP Solutions
How point of sale and display solutions can reduce retail theft in 2024

Given the surge in theft, there is now a dramatic increase in requests for anti-theft and loss prevention solutions from retailers.

In the ever-evolving landscape of retail, businesses face an ongoing challenge: theft.

Despite many retailers implementing additional security measures such as extra guards, security barriers, and employee body cams, the issue of stolen goods continues to plague the industry. To overcome this issue, retailers must adopt point of sale and display solutions to help combat loss.

The issue of retail theft has been intensified by the impact of the cost of living crisis, with the Office for National Statistics releasing new data late in 2023 stating that theft had increased by 25% since 2022.

Suppliers and their solutions

While the burden of theft often falls on retailers and the police, retail suppliers have a significant role to play when it comes to preventing theft. One way suppliers can help retailers protect themselves is by developing cutting-edge point-of-sale and product display solutions.

Point of sale and display solutions

Retractable lanyards and anti-theft security tethers offer a straightforward yet highly effective solution for displaying products of all value while minimizing the risk of theft or accidental displacement. Anti-sweep hooks are another solution and are designed to prevent people from sweeping secure products with a strong and secure hold, enabling retailers to showcase products and merchandise in a way that's both visually appealing and organized whilst deterring theft.

Embracing a range of anti-theft solutions

POS and display solutions are just one of many ways retailers can help prevent theft. It is necessary to have a combined approach that makes it a lot more difficult for shoplifters to steal. Introducing intelligent analytics is one way as it can detect unusual behavior, prompting real-time alerts. Other ways include extra security guards, facial recognition systems, and signage displaying the consequences of theft.

Demystifying demand:  retailcustomerexperience.com


'Retail Theft is Happening Everywhere'
'Retail theft is a scourge around the world ... it is concentrated among a few bad actors'

Shopper Mixed Signals, Retail Theft And Department Store Futures

Retail Economic Indicators

Also proof of global trend, local expression, the Australian retail crime reporting network (covering 60% of Australian retailers) found that almost 1 in 10 retail crimes across Australia is violent. Out of 700,000+ crimes reported to the network in the year ending April 2023, 16% including threatening or violent behavior, which is trending slightly higher than the US or New Zealand, but I'm guessing that's not true for the UK (retailers there have also been urging the government to pass new legislation to account for the increase in theft). I talk to people in many countries and every one of them say "retail theft is on the rise in my country" - I'm pretty sure it's happening everywhere, driven by the combination of inflation and labor pressures.

The Australia crime report found that just 10% of individuals cause 61% of all retail crime in Australia, with repeat offenders four times more likely to be threatening or violent. That has a bit if a creep factor to it, that I'm not even sure is legal in the US - companies that offer return fraud protection have to also offer paths for remediation if someone is incorrectly blacklisted, or wants to challenge a blacklisting. So while it's useful to know the concentration that's happening around retail theft, companies have to be careful about pooling their lists to track individual offenders.

The Bottom Line

What did we learn this week in retail? The shopper is still all over the place, no matter what country they shop in. The economy has not cratered and confidence in both a soft landing and rate cuts gets higher by the day, especially as inflation softens. Retail theft is a scourge around the world, but if we can extrapolate Australia's results, it is apparently highly concentrated among a few bad actors - which does lend credence to the NRF's focus on organized retail crime, for example. Retailers get to keep their cookies (for now), but no one is saying that means they should stop planning for a cookieless future.

And department stores are most likely the next on the chopping block after big box stores, having tried and still failing to come up with an alternative strategy to losing all their shoppers to online or directly to the brands.  forbes.com


Summer Consistently Sees More Violent Crime
Times of day, months when violent crime is most rampant
Crime happens year round, but violent crime tends to spike during the summer months.

According to a 2014 report by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), there were seasonal trends found in violent crime that happened over close to two decades, with more people falling victim to violent acts during June, July and August.

Rates of violence that involve weapons and serious injury were up in the summer compared to the winter and spring, according to the DOJ.

Another study on the impact of heat on crime was done in 2019 by the University of Southern California, where it was discovered that, on average, overall crime increased by 2.2% and violent crime rose by 5.7% on days when high temperatures were above 85 degrees Fahrenheit, compared to days below that temperature.

More than one-third of all violent crimes (murder, violent sexual assault, robbery, aggravated assault, simple assault and kidnapping) committed by those under 18 happen between noon and 5 p.m., according to the organization. For adults 18 and older, 30% of all violent crimes occur between 6-11 p.m. foxnews.com


Olympic Village Hit With String of Thefts

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Internal Missteps or External Pressures?
Are Five Below's Problems Self-Inflicted?
Shares of Five Below crashed recently as the sudden deterioration in sales trends and abrupt exit of its CEO Joel Anderson led some analysts to believe the chain's challenges were related more to internal missteps than external pressures.

In response to the underperformance, Five Below is testing price reductions at about 100 stores and launched a marketing test in late May to help drive conversion and traffic. Self-checkout is being removed to tackle shrink, and cost optimization efforts have been implemented. Five Below's merchants are "definitely looking at new trends, chasing trends, finding new ways to drive footsteps," he added.

In the near term, Five Below's core customers "are clearly prioritizing needs over wants," but improvement is expected as the retailer's offering becomes more "needs-based" in the back half. Anderson said, "Back-to-school is a reason they have to come in our stores. And certainly, holiday, our entire store becomes a need store." retailwire.com
 

Retail's Focus on Customer Satisfaction Continues
Should All Retailers Offer Instant Refunds?
Reshop is changing things up when it comes to the refund process by offering instant refunds, bypassing the traditional waiting period that consumers have come to expect.

Launching this new program with major partners like Alo Yoga, Steve Madden, and Orveon's cosmetic brands, Reshop will give consumers access to their return funds immediately after completing their returns instead of receiving store credit.

Katie Pridham, Reshop's chief commercial officer, summarizes the new refund platform's dual benefits: instant refunds enhance consumer satisfaction and help merchants recover lost revenue through repeat sales. According to the company's research, 90% of shoppers will favor merchants that provide instant refunds, and two-thirds of Americans think "returns are the absolute worst part of shopping."  retailwire.com


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No stranger to innovation, this retailer led the UK retail security industry in setting up one of the first Security Operations Centres to provide greater support to their stores and store-based colleagues. As they faced the reality of rising crime and violence across the UK and Ireland, they knew preventing these problems at scale would require continued innovation.

While exploring strategies and solutions, they found they didn't have efficient ways to connect the dots on repeat offenders or a way to collaborate internally and externally. Security leaders knew this was one of the keys to unlocking safer stores and more prevention against the organised crime groups causing the most loss - ultimately choosing to partner with Auror's Retail Crime Intelligence platform.

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Data Breach Costs Surge 10% Globally
Global data breach costs reach all-time high of $4.9M, IBM says

U.S. organizations led the world with the highest average data breach cost, a dubious distinction it has earned for the 14th straight year.

Data breaches are painfully expensive and the cost for impacted businesses has grown every year since 2020. The global average cost of a data breach is nearly $4.9 million this year, up nearly 10% from almost $4.5 million in 2023, IBM said Tuesday in its annual Cost of a Data Breach report.

U.S. organizations led the world with the highest average data breach cost of almost $9.4 million, a dubious distinction it has earned for the 14th straight year. Businesses in the Middle East, the Benelux countries, Germany and Italy rounded out the top five.

Healthcare was far and away the costliest industry for data breaches - as it's been since 2011 - with an average breach cost of almost $9.8 million, the report found. That's a decrease from last year's $10.9 million for the sector.

Compromised credentials claimed the top initial attack vector and root cause of data breaches this year, accounting for 16% of the breaches IBM studied. Phishing attacks were a close second at 15% of the breach cases studied.

Cybersecurity professionals, threat hunters and incident response firms have been sounding the alarm over poor identity governance for years. Systems with weak or no credentials were the top initial access vector, accounting for 47% of cloud environment attacks during the first six months of 2024, according to a Google Cloud report earlier this month. cybersecuritydive.com

 
Global IT Outage Continues to Impact Businesses
Business interruption claims will drive insurance losses linked to CrowdStrike IT disruption

The outage will lead to reviews of underwriting criteria as concerns are raised about single points of failure, according to Moody's Ratings.

AdvertisementThe global IT outage stemming from a faulty CrowdStrike software update will lead to cyber insurance losses primarily driven by business interruption claims, Moody's Ratings said in a report released Monday.

Businesses are expected to make claims under "systems failure" provisions, coverage that is becoming standard for cyber insurance policies, because the incident was not considered a malicious attack. Moody's said insured organizations will link claims to direct business losses as well as contingent losses of third-party vendors.

The outage is likely to spur larger reviews of underwriting, with a focus on systems failure, according to Moody's. The outage has already raised concerns about the risk of single points of failure, as lone organizations with a vast footprint can bring down operations across so many critical industries. cybersecuritydive.com


Shifting Cybersecurity Responsibility Away from Consumers
Biden's cybersecurity legacy: 'a big shift' to private sector responsibility

Over the course of his term, Joe Biden has presided over an ambitious agenda on regulation and more, to both praise and criticism.

Cybersecurity policy under the Biden administration has been marked by a dramatic shift: a stated strategy over the past four years to transfer the burden of protection from consumers to those most capable, particularly the private sector that makes the technology and owns the most vital infrastructure.

It's a sweeping change that's still underway across the 16 critical infrastructure sectors prioritized for federal protection, covering offices from the White House to the Federal Housing Administration. This effort has led to regulations establishing minimum security standards in new areas, supported by various voluntary efforts.

The change has encountered criticism in that it's both gone too far and not far enough. Regardless of the upcoming election's outcome, some aspects are likely to remain. If Vice President Kamala Harris is elected, continuity along the current path is expected. If former President Donald Trump wins, the Republican platform has vowed to "raise the Security Standards for our Critical Systems and Networks."  cyberscoop.com


Some good may come out of the CrowdStrike outage

Microsoft Talks Kernel Drivers Post CrowdStrike Outage


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Online Shopping Making the Counterfeit Problem Worse
Using IoT to Combat Counterfeits in the Retail Supply Chain
Retail products move from suppliers and through distributors to reach shelves. Somewhere along the way, counterfeit goods slip in. Theses counterfeits show up across the retail supply chain in major stores, online marketplaces, and flea markets. Whenever this happens - and it happens often - businesses have to eat the cost of shipping and disposing of the fakes. They also lose out on potential sales.

Counterfeiting is a huge issue in retail. Lately, factors like online shopping have only made it worse. Retailers need something that lets them track their shipments, detect fakes, and validate product authenticity in real-time. Is the Internet of Things (IoT) the solution they've been searching for?

1. Embedded IoT Devices
2. IoT Sensors
3. IoT-Enabled Blockchain
4. LoRaWan IoT Technology
5. AI-Powered IoT Surveillance
6. IoT-Enabled RFID Tags


Can Retailers Put a Stop to Counterfeiting for Good?

Counterfeiting has been an issue in retail for decades. As the industry has evolved from small mom-and-pop shops to international chains that ship products from overseas, it has only gotten harder to catch and trace. If businesses don't figure out an effective solution now, they may be fighting a losing battle.

What's more, fake goods only benefit the counterfeiter. This problem costs retailers sales - and the government tax revenue - while tricking consumers into using their hard-earned money on subpar products. Luckily, the IoT offers a solution to everyone impatiently waiting for a solution.

While it's impossible to predict with much certainty how counterfeiting could evolve decades from now, there's a strong chance that IoT asset tracking solutions will be able to curb the issue now. Being able to see real-time, context-driven updates as shipments move through the country could be a game-changer for retailers. iotforall.com


Going All In On E-Commerce
TikTok is hiring an AI team to beef up its e-commerce tech, including exploring virtual try-ons

TikTok is leaning into e-commerce, with a third of US job openings focused on the business.

TikTok is staffing up to improve its e-commerce tech. It wants to hire a handful of workers in the US to enhance its shopping experience with features like virtual try-ons and generative-AI shopping tools, per its jobs portal.

TikTok wouldn't be the first social-media platform to try this, either. In recent years, Instagram and Pinterest have both launched AR-powered try-on features for users to test out products like makeup. Snapchat, Google, Walmart, and Amazon are also experimenting with different try-on features for sneakers and other garments.

TikTok and its social-media peers may have an advantage over traditional e-commerce apps when it comes to getting people to test virtual try-ons given that users are already acclimated to using camera filters for other kinds of videos.

TikTok is hungry to find any way to boost sales in a crowded US e-commerce market dominated by Amazon. Shopping is a major focus for the company this year. About a third of its current US job openings are for e-commerce roles, per TikTok's jobs portal.  businessinsider.com


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San Angelo, TX: Teenagers are accused of boosting $1 million from a Texas Walmart
A Texas duo has been arrested in connection to a $1 million theft from a Texas Walmart. The suspects of the large-scale theft operation - Ryan Munoz and Carmelo Amigleo, both 18 years old, of San Angelo - were arrested Sunday without incident. The two are being accused of stealing over $1 million worth from a Walmart over the course of a year, according to the San Angelo Police Department. The police have not said whether the theft involved money, merchandise, or both. In a press conference released Monday, SAPD Chief Travis Griffith said the $1 million was stolen by "employees" but did not confirm whether the two suspects were Walmart employees. An investigation began July 24 after police were tipped off that a large-scale theft had been ongoing at the San Angelo Walmart. On July 28, detectives found evidence at nearby homes and sent search warrants for the two men, who were arrested shortly thereafter. In a press conference released Monday, Griffith encouraged local citizens to provide anonymous information related to the case, which remains ongoing.  independent.co.uk


Chicago, IL: Gold Coast luxury store target to 'crash-and-grab'
North Side luxury store was target to a "crash-and-grab" burglary on Tuesday, according to Chicago police. The crime happened at the Balenciaga on Oak Street on Rush in the city's Gold Coast neighborhood. The group crashed a red Jeep into the business around 5:30 a.m. It is unknown exactly how many people were involved in the crime. After the group stole from the store they fled southbound in two waiting vehicles: a white car and a black SUV. The Jeep was left on the scene. Chopper 7 was over the scene as the Jeep was being towed just before 7 a.m. No injuries were reported. Chicago police are investigating.  abc7chicago.com


Richmond, VA: Over 14,000 bottles of alcohol worth $800,000 stolen from Virginia ABC stores in first half of 2024
New data obtained by 8News through a public records request shows that thieves are stealing bottles from state-run Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (ABC) stores with regularity. Between January and June of 2024, thieves stole more than 14,000 bottles of alcohol from ABC stores in Virginia, totaling more than $800,000. Total losses are up 46.5% compared to the first half of year. Barbara Staib with the National Association for Shoplifting Prevention says that the shoplifting epidemic is fueled by a lack of enforcement and misconceptions. "We've sent a message that low levels of shoplifting will be either accepted or ignored and they are frankly not worth our time and energy to enforce," said Staib. Meanwhile, some stores are getting targeted over and over again. One store in Norfolk was burglarized 113 times in the first six months of 2024, costing more than $15,000 worth of alcohol. Perhaps the most brazen thefts both occurred on June 13th. Thieves stole over $9,000 worth of booze at a store in Fairfax County, while just about 25 miles away in a separate incident in Manassas, others stole 228 bottles of alcohol.  wric.com


Cincinnati, OH: $30,000 in merchandise stolen from Tri-State Lululemon store
Cincinnati police are investigating after $30,000 in merchandise was stolen from the Lululemon in Hyde Park. 911 calls say the theft happened on July 27 at the popular athletic apparel store on Michigan Terrace. Three women, who police say are between 18 and 22 years old, ran into the store and grabbed $30,000 in merchandise. The dispatch calls say the suspects left the store "in a newer gray Kia small SUV with a temp tag in the window and Northbound on Michigan." No arrests have been made in connection with the July 27 theft, according to Cincinnati police. The Lululemon in Hyde Park has been targeted in a previous theft case. Police say a theft was reported on July 12, where the thieves got away with about $4,000 in merchandise.  fox19.com


Las Cruces, NM: 14 people charged in Las Cruces retail theft roundup
New Mexico State Police and the Las Cruces Police Department worked together to take down 14 people accused of committing retail theft. On July 26, 2024, the teams worked at Walmarts and Walgreens in Las Cruces to pick up alleged repeat offenders. "Law enforcement partners recovered $578 in merchandise that was shoplifted during the day and identified more than $2,600 in merchandise that was previously stolen by the offenders," officials explained. Officials say the agencies are now looking to carry out other similar operations in the near future.  kvia.com


Wexford, PA: Police investigating 'smash and grab' burglary at Wexford eyeglass store
Police are investigating a smash and grab burglary at a Wexford eyeglass store. Channel 11 saw Northern Regional police officers inside the Eyetique store in the Wexford Plaza just before 3 a.m. Police said the suspects stole a large number of high-end frames.  wpxi.com


Memphis, TN: Video Update: Thieves steal $10k worth of merchandise from South Memphis beauty supply
 



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Cheyenne, WY: Coin Shop murder suspect Smith awaits trial; death penalty decision pending
Douglas Smith pleaded not guilty in district court on July 29 for the 2015 double homicide at The Coin Shop. His trial is scheduled for Dec. 3. Judge Steven Sharpe has given the state 45 days to decide if it will seek the death penalty. No bond was set. After nearly a decade of investigation, the case against Smith took a significant step forward on July 12. Judge Sean C. Chambers found probable cause to bind Smith's case to district court after his preliminary hearing. The Cheyenne Police Department, with assistance from the Siskiyou County Sheriff's Office, arrested Smith, 68, a resident of McCloud, California, in June. Smith faces two counts of first-degree murder for the deaths of George "Doc" Manley, 76, and Dwight Brockman, 67, on July 20, 2015, at The Coin Shop.  capcity.news


Garner, NC: Update: Arrest Made In C-Store Robbery And Shooting of Clerk
Garner Police have arrested a suspect in the robbery and shooting of a store clerk. Thomas Brandon Montague is charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon, possession of a firearm by a felon and assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury. Montague, age 43, is accused of holding up the Resco Mart at 802 Purser Drive on June 24 around 12:20am. During the robbery a shot was fired and the clerk on duty sustained a wound. An undisclosed amount of money was taken. The arrest comes after Investigators obtained a search warrant for Mr. Montague's residence and located evidence that reportedly linked him directly to the crime.  jocoreport.com


Las Vegas, NV: Update: Las Vegas man stealing groceries shoots security guard
A man faces several charges, including attempted murder, after he allegedly shot a security guard while stealing groceries from a supermarket, documents said. On Saturday, July 20 at around 1 p.m., police were called to a supermarket in the 800 block of North Decatur Boulevard near Washington Avenue after a report of a shooting. Arriving officers found a security guard suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. Medical personnel took the victim to a nearby hospital where he was last listed in critical condition. Police do not know if the victim will survive his injuries or what the quality of his life would be should he survive, according to an arrest report. Witnesses at the scene told police that a man entered the supermarket, filled a shopping cart with groceries, and left the store without paying. Employees at the store alerted the security guard who went outside to confront the man, who was loading the stolen items into a vehicle, the report said. During an argument between the security guard and the man, a second person exited the vehicle and pointed a gun at the security guard, who deployed his pepper spray at them to defend himself. The suspect shot multiple times at the security guard, hitting him in the chin, likely lodging in his neck, according to the report. The two men then got into the vehicle and drove away from the scene.  8newsnow.com
 



Robberies, Incidents & Thefts


Cleveland, OH: 'Chuckling foursome' of shoplifters threaten to stab Dollar General employees
Four shoplifting suspects accused of threatening to stab Dollar General employees are on the loose, Euclid police confirmed, and detectives need help identifying them. The robbery happened on July 27 at 22510 Lake Shore Blvd., according to EPD. EPD said "this chuckling foursome had the nerve to gather items into the yellow baskets and walk out without paying." "They had smirks on their faces while threatening to stab employees if they didn't let them leave," EPD described. The suspects then drove off in a white car with a temporary tag, EPD stated.  cleveland19.com


Chicago, IL: Chicago Police issue alert about West Side ATM/ Store Burglary crew
Chicago police have issued an alert about a crew of burglars targeting businesses on the city's West Side. Police said in each incident, the group of up to seven burglars - two to four of whom serve as lookouts - pick or otherwise "defeat" the business's security gate locking mechanism and then break through a front window or door to get in. The thieves then steal money from the cash register and either steal the ATM or pry it open at the scene to take the cash from inside.  abc7chicago.com


Buena Park, CA: 4-alarm fire with heavy smoke breaks out inside Orange County mall
A four-alarm fire at an Orange County mall prompted evacuations as firefighters worked to put out the stubborn blaze Monday. Crews with the Orange County Fire Authority responded to Buena Park Place, located at 8320 On the Mall, shortly after 11:50 a.m. on reports of a fire inside of Big Air Trampoline & Adventure Park. It's unclear exactly how the fire got started, but OCFA Capt. Robert Reed told reporters that the preliminary investigation suggests it may have started in one of the foam pits at the trampoline park, which explained why crews were battling such heavy smoke. With 106 firefighting personnel on the scene, officials declared a knock down of the fire at around 3:30 p.m.   patch.com


Reno, NV: Man sentenced to 42 years for Armed Robbery of local Vape shop
Penisimano Taunaholo has been sentenced to 6-15 years with a consecutive weapons enhancement of 6-15 years for count I, a consecutive 5-12.5 years with the Habitual Criminal adjudication for count II, and a concurrent 19-48 months for count three.  kolotv.com


Washington, DC: DOJ: Armed Robberies of a Convenience Store and a Fast-Food Restaurant Earn District Man a 90-Month Federal Prison Sentence

 

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Auto - Statesville, NC - Burglary
C-Store - Shenandoah County, VA - Armed Robbery
C-Store - Athens, GA - Armed Robbery
C-Store - Altus, OK - Armed Robbery
C-Store - Fort Smith, AR - Armed Robbery
C-Store - Davis, CA - Robbery
Clothing - Chicago, IL - Burglary
Eyewear - Wexford, PA - Burglary
Grocery - Asheville, SC - Armed Robbery
Grocery - College Station, TX - Robbery
Jewelry - Greensboro, NC - Robbery
Jewelry - Warner Robins, GA - Robbery
Liquor - Norfolk, VA - Burglary
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Corporate Risk Manager
Memphis, TN or New Orleans, LA - Posted June 27
Summary of Role and Responsibilities: Proactive approach to preventing losses/injuries, whether they are to our employees, third parties, or customers' valuables. They include cash in transit, auto losses, or injuries; Report all incidents, claims, and losses that may expose the company to financial losses, whether they are covered by insurance or not...




Loss Prevention Specialist
Temple, TX - Posted June 18
The Loss Prevention Specialist identifies various types of losses and thefts, works cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment providing critical guidance to Operations on asset protection and profit improvement initiatives. At The Fikes Companies, our Mission is to build a highly successful company which our employees are proud of, our customers value, and the communities we serve can count on...



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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