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Protos Security Whitepaper
Leveraging Law Enforcement and Security Measures to Combat ORC
Organized
retail crime (ORC) poses a significant challenge to law enforcement and society
as a whole. While it is well known that financial losses, public safety
concerns, and broader societal impacts are all part of these issues, it is
challenging to find a solution as crime rates continue to rise. The purpose of
this whitepaper is to explore the role of law enforcement in combating organized
retail crime. Retailers and consumers alike are negatively affected, which
results in billions of dollars in losses each year. In order to effectively
address this issue, law enforcement must work collaboratively with retailers and
other stakeholders.
We present strategies and recommendations to enhance the fight against ORC,
contributing to the protection of businesses and the safety of communities. A
number of challenges associated with ORC are outlined, as well as strategies and
best practices that retailers should follow to collaborate effectively with law
enforcement and other stakeholders. The whitepaper also discusses solutions and
strategies to combat this growing problem.
Download
this whitepaper to learn more about law enforcement's vital role in creating a
safer environment for society and communities while reducing organized retail
crime.
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The U.S. Crime Surge
The Retail Impact
AI Recognition Tech to Fight Shoplifters in
Real Time
Retail owners using artificial intelligence to detect shoplifting in real time
Forbes recently surveyed retail store owners and found that nearly four out
of five lose between $500 and $2,500 a month due to shoplifting. Some of
them are turning to artificial intelligence to catch shoppers in the act.
Shoppers who feel they can sneak a buy-one-get-one-free deal past the counter
might have a little more trouble doing so past a specific set of cameras. The
cameras have AI recognition technology installed,
alerting the owner if someone tries to grab a snack without paying for it.
"Veesion is artificial intelligence that you plug into existing cameras to
detect gestures associated with potential shoplifting. So, people putting
items in the jacket, trousers, backpack or purse for example," said Veesion
co-founder Benoit Koenig.
Veesion has entered 4,000 stores worldwide - 500 in the
U.S. - and that number is growing. Its algorithm analyzes several
different cameras simultaneously, looking for subtle cues in a way the human
eye cannot keep up with.
"The first component is human detection with the red or green square you can
see around each person," Koenig said. "The second component is called
pause estimation to estimate the position of all the body parts. The third
component is called object recognition to detect a backpack or purse
instead of a shopping bag or shopping cart. All those components together will
provide you with the probability of any gesture at any time."
Since the technology is solely analyzing body movements, Koenig says
Veesion is better at avoiding bias when detecting
shoplifters than those behind the counter.
"The algorithm doesn't care about what people look like, it cares about
gestures. It looks at body movement and will pick up on a gesture to place
an item in the jacket, in the trousers, in a backpack, or purse," he said.
If someone tried to pocket some chips without paying, Koenig said, "That will
generate a small video alert on the mobile phone of the store owner in
real-time so they can actually ask the client if they need help, if they
need a basket so people know that they're being watched. It probably deters the
attempt before it actually happens."
cbsnews.com
Shutting Down ORC Rings & the Online Black
Market
California law could shut down the market for stolen retail goods
State bill requires online marketplaces to
ensure that organized theft rings aren't using platforms to fence their loot
Nowadays, stolen goods are commonly offered up for sale on internet
marketplaces such as Facebook Marketplace, OfferUp and Craigslist. And we,
the purchaser, often have no way of knowing if the items being sold were stolen.
The problem is, some online marketplaces don't verify whether sellers on
their sites are legitimate, leaving us in the circumstance where we might
unwittingly purchase a stolen good.
And if the item we bought was stolen, there's a good chance it was stolen by
someone working for an organized retail theft ring that directed the person
to steal specific items.
Law enforcement and retailers say that's increasingly how organized retail theft
works: The ringleaders of large-scale operations hire and pay "workers" to rob
brick-and-mortars stores, and then the ringleaders make millions selling the
ill-gotten goods online.
That's why the Legislature needs to pass SB 1144,
commonsense legislation that will curb organized retail theft and ensure that
consumers aren't inadvertently buying items from a smash and grab.
Under SB 1144, online marketplaces must ensure that organized theft rings are
not using their platforms to fence stolen goods.
SB 1144 is supported by a large coalition of retailers, law enforcement, and
cities and counties and is part of the Legislature's Safer California Plan -
a bill package with proven strategies for reducing crime and drug addiction.
SB 1144 is also a follow-up to a 2022 law, SB 301, that established
California's first-in-the-nation regulations of online marketplaces to combat
retail theft. Law enforcement and retailers say SB 301 has been effective,
but over the past year, organized rings have found a way to circumvent it.
siliconvalley.com
Is Appointment-Only Retail a Solution to the
Theft Surge?
Instead of closing its San Francisco store, Saks
pivoted to appoint-only
Luxury retailer tries drastic security measure for in-store crime
Saks Fifth Avenue is one such retailer that has grappled with an uptick in
theft, particularly in some harder hit areas like San Francisco.
Thanks to a rise in retail theft, armed robberies, and inventory shrink, many
retailers have left San Francisco, leaving vacancies at popular malls like
the downtown San Francisco Centre, formerly a Westfield shopping center.
Some retailers that have left the once popular downtown
shopping district include:
• Nordstrom
• Nordstrom Rack
• The North Face
• Hollister
• Adidas
• Lego
• Anthropologie
• Old Navy
• Express
• Whole Foods
But Saks has decided to take a different approach.
Rather than leaving San Francisco, Saks will pivot its in-store shopping
experience to appointment only, meaning any customers looking to peruse its
luxury shelves will have to make an appointment ahead of time to gain access.
The change, which is the first of its kind for department stores in the United
States, will take effect on Aug. 28.
thestreet.com
Big Cities Continue to Get State Funds to
Fight ORC
Portland police getting half a million dollars from the state to fight
shoplifters
The effort to curb retail theft in Portland is getting a half-million-dollar
boost from the state. The Portland Police Bureau (PPB) will receive the
first disbursement in September.
"This gives us the ability to hire officers on overtime to engage in this
proactive work on the street," said PPB's North Precinct Commander Rob Simon
said.
The Oregon Criminal Justice Commission is giving PPB
$474,244 to combat theft from businesses. The money comes from the
state's Organized Retail Theft Grant Program.
PPB says many retail thieves are involved in organized theft rings or other
serious crimes involving guns and drugs. They hope cracking down retail theft
in highly impacted areas and catching prolific thieves will help improve general
livability and will help reduce crime for the entire business community.
The first disbursement of the awarded funds is expected to be released in
early September.
Retail theft missions work directly with our retail partners to identify,
apprehend, and work toward prosecution of these offenders. Following each
retail theft mission, officers conduct follow-up and work closely with the
Multnomah County District Attorney's Office (MCDA) toward prosecution of these
cases.
Retail theft is often more than just shoplifting items for personal use. Many
suspects are involved in organized theft rings, which steal items that can
easily be sold for cash in the secondary market or returned to stores for a
"refund." Returning or attempting to return stolen property, no matter the
value, is a class-C felony.
katu.com
portlandoregon.gov
RELATED: Washington County DA's office awarded
$1.5M to counter retail theft
Surge in 'Organized Package Thefts'
Investigators warn of organized package theft rings; what you should know to
keep property safe
A trend is happening across the country as thieves are stealing packages
containing iPhones just minutes, or even seconds, after delivery. Police say
it's happening in the immediate area and they aren't just getting lucky, but are
sophisticated.
"People are stealing a lot of things. Theft is up," said Anthony
Mongeluzo.
In Jersey, Stafford Township Police posted on its Facebook page a warning
informing residents about an increase in organized
package thefts. They say criminals fraudulently obtain tracking
numbers for packages, often containing Apple iPhones, and sell the information
to theft crews.
The thieves then get delivery notifications. "They're very brazen. It is like
nothing I have ever seen," said Mongeluzo. He is the president of PCS LLC, a
pro computer service.
fox29.com
Politics & Crime Collide
How Minnesota Crime Rate Compares to Rest of US
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will be the country's next vice president if the
Democrats win the upcoming election, but what is his state's crime rate and
how does it compare to others?
Minnesota is roughly in the middle when it comes to safety, ranked 29th
in a list of the most dangerous states in the U.S. compiled by Forbes Advisor in
March. Using 2022 figures from the FBI Crime Data Explorer, Forbes calculated a
2.81 violent crime rate per 1,000 residents in the state, with a one in
356 chance of being a victim of a violent crime.
This is significantly better than New Mexico, the most dangerous state,
which had a violent crime rate of 7.80, but well over the 1.26 rate in the
safest state, New Hampshire.
It has a better violent crime rate per 1,000 residents than most of the states
surrounding it-Wisconsin (2.97), South Dakota (3.77) and Iowa (2.87).
North Dakota is just slightly under Minnesota with a rate of 2.80.
newsweek.com
Washington State AG highlights progress in tackling organized retail crime
Deschutes Co., OR To Receive Grant To Combat Retail Theft
Will the Kroger-Albertsons Merger Ever Get
Done?
Kroger and Albertsons: A Case Study in Operational Resilience
Both companies navigate merger uncertainty
by staying focused on value creation models
The
latest twist in the Kroger-Albertsons merger saga is fueling
more uncertainty about whether this deal will ever get
done.
On July 25, the retailers and the state of Colorado all agreed to an order to
again delay the proposed $24.6 billion merger between The Kroger Co. and
Albertsons Cos. The order grants a temporary injunction, and Kroger and
Albertsons now must wait until a September trial to see whether they can move
forward with their plans to merge.
But CEO Rodney McMullen says that no matter what happens with the merger - or
the economy or the consumer, for that matter - Kroger's strategy remains the
same: solving problems for customers.
Racked by Delays
Since Cincinnati-based Kroger, which has annual revenue of $150 billion and more
than 414,000 associates, revealed plans to merge with Boise, Idaho-based
Albertsons in October 2022, federal and state lawsuits have piled up, on top
of attacks from unions, the media and anyone who loves to shop at grocery stores.
The lawsuits are in various stages of litigation, and the bad press for Kroger
has been relentless. It's a bad time to be a couple of unionized supermarket
chains trying to merge so as to compete with non-union grocery giants such as
Walmart and Costco.
Meanwhile, consumers are feeling squeezed by inflationary grocery prices and the
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is eager to fight any move by retailers that
might be seen as anti-competitive.
progressivegrocer.com
Bringing a Government-Run Grocery Store to
Chicago
Is a City-Owned Grocery Store Coming to Chicago?
Feasibility study deems concept needed and
doable
A government grocery store has moved closer from speculation to
possibility in one major market. According to the Chicago Tribune, a study
conducted by the HR&A consulting firm concluded that a city-owned supermarket is
"necessary, feasible and implementable."
The outside analysts suggested that the city work with a nonprofit grocery
operator to run such markets. A network of three stores is estimated to cost
at least $27.7 million.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson brought up the idea in 2023, announcing that his
administration would work with the nonprofit Economic Security Project to
explore the retail option. A year later, the study affirmed the need for such
a store, based on the number of local food deserts and a lack of access to fresh
foods in some neighborhoods. The authors asserted that grocers are
"typically unwilling to take the market risk that these neighborhoods present."
progressivegrocer.com
The Facial Recognition Expansion Continues for
Security Purposes
Facial recognition expanding at Universal Studios Florida
Face biometrics for access control are increasingly being implemented in
theme parks around the world. Universal Orlando Resort is incorporating
facial recognition systems in its parks to streamline entry, and now also at
individual rides and attractions.
The biometric security system is designed to identify individuals and prevent
unauthorized access. In 2023, Mark Woodbury, CEO of Universal Destinations and
Experiences, announced that adopting facial recognition was a strategic
priority for the theme parks.
biometricupdate.com
Southeastern Grocers Hands Out Scholarships to Deserving Employees
Each recipient will receive $3,000 to cover costs
associated with courses, books and more.
Store closures a factor in Allbirds Q2 sales nosedive
Is Ace Hardware's New Store Model a Good Concept?
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'Criminals are preying on Windows users'
Software subject of CISA, cybersecurity warnings
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency added a
vulnerability in Microsoft's Windows 10 software to a list of exploited
security weak spots. The listing advised users to stop using software or
utilize a patch through Windows.
CISA said that it did not know if the vulnerability, titled CVE-2018-0824,
had been used in a ransomware campaign but a CISCO Talos report released
Thursday said that a Chinese hacking group utilized the vulnerability in an
attack on a Taiwanese government research center. The report said the center
was, "likely compromised."
Second organization issues Windows warning
CISA was not the only organization to issue a warning to Windows users Monday. "Criminals
are preying on Windows users yet again, this time in an effort to hit
them with a keylogger that can also steal credentials and take screenshots,"
enterprise technology news site the Register reported Monday.
The outlet reported that FortiGuard Labs, a threat intelligence agency, found
an uptick in malware attacks with SnakeKeylogger. The malware is known to
steal credentials and record keystrokes in infected machines.
It was originally sold on a subscription basis on Russian crime forums and
became a major threat in 2020, according to the Register.
The warnings come on the heels of the "Crowdstrike outage" in July, where
a defective software update rendered devices using Windows software useless for
hours.
usatoday.com
Thousands of Companies Impacted by MOVEit
Attack Spree
Progress Software says SEC declines to pursue action related to MOVEit
exploitation spree
The decision comes just weeks after a
federal court dismissed most of the SEC's civil fraud case against SolarWinds.
Progress
Software said the Securities and Exchange Commission does not currently
intend to recommend any enforcement action against it following an
investigation into the MOVEit file-transfer service vulnerability, the company
said in a disclosure with the agency.
Thousands of companies, government agencies and other
organizations were impacted by the attack spree, where millions of
downstream customers had sensitive data stolen.
"The SEC's decision to conclude its investigation and not pursue any
enforcement action represents a significant step forward for Progress," a
spokesperson for the company said via email. "We have cooperated fully and in
good faith throughout the fact finding inquiry and are pleased with this
outcome."
The company is still dealing with extensive regulatory fallout from the
Federal Trade Commission, state attorneys general and class action lawsuits.
An SEC spokesman said the agency "does not comment on the existence or
nonexistence of a possible investigation."
The decision not to pursue enforcement actions comes just weeks after a federal
district court dismissed most of the civil charges in an SEC case against
SolarWinds.
cybersecuritydive.com
Blacksuit Ransomware Strain Seeking Big
Paydays
FBI and CISA Warn of BlackSuit Ransomware That Demands Up to $500 Million
The ransomware strain known as BlackSuit has demanded as much as $500 million
in ransoms to date, with one individual ransom demand hitting $60 million.
That's according to an updated advisory from the U.S. Cybersecurity and
Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation
(FBI).
"BlackSuit actors have exhibited a willingness to negotiate payment amounts,"
the agencies said. "Ransom amounts are not part of the initial ransom note, but
require direct interaction with the threat actor via a .onion URL (reachable
through the Tor browser) provided after encryption."
Attacks involving ransomware have targeted several critical infrastructure
sectors spanning commercial facilities, healthcare and public health,
government facilities, and critical manufacturing.
An evolution of the Royal ransomware, it leverages the initial access
obtained via phishing emails to disarm antivirus software and exfiltrate
sensitive data before ultimately deploying the ransomware and encrypting the
systems.
thehackernews.com
Microsoft 365 anti-phishing alert "erased" with one simple trick
CrowdStrike snafu was a 'dress rehearsal' for critical infrastructure
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Businesses Take Online Reviews Seriously
The good, the bad and the awful - how business reacts to online reviews
The short answer is yes, businesses do read reviews and often act on them.
In fact, for many, it's a crucial part of their customer engagement strategy.
Reviews offer a treasure trove of insights, from customer satisfaction and
service quality to product usability and pricing perceptions. But beyond the
numbers and star ratings, reviews provide a story of the customer experience
that can highlight strengths and reveal weaknesses.
Businesses, particularly in competitive industries like hospitality, often have
dedicated teams or software tools to monitor reviews across platforms
like Tripadvisor, Google, and Yelp. These tools can aggregate reviews, analyse
sentiments, and even benchmark against competitors.
For example, a hotel chain may use these insights to identify common themes
in guest feedback, such as complaints about check-in delays or praises for
room cleanliness. By doing so, they can prioritise issues and respond
effectively.
However, reading reviews is just the beginning. The real value lies in how
businesses respond to them, and whether they take actionable steps to address
the feedback. In many cases, customer reviews have become catalysts for
change. For instance, a recurring complaint about outdated decor might prompt a
hotel to refurbish its rooms. Similarly, consistent praise for a friendly staff
member can lead to rewards or recognition programmes, boosting employee morale
and enhancing the overall guest experience.
Some businesses go a step further by engaging directly with reviewers.
This engagement can take various forms, from public responses thanking customers
for their feedback to private messages addressing specific concerns. Such
interactions not only show that a business values its customers, but also
humanises the brand, fostering trust and loyalty. A well-handled response to a
negative review can even turn a dissatisfied customer into a loyal advocate.
theconversation.com
Amazon AI Investment Under Investigation
UK regulator to examine $4bn Amazon investment in AI startup Anthropic
Move is the latest of a string of CMA
investigations into technology tie-ups
Amazon's $4bn investment into US artificial intelligence startup Anthropic is to
be examined in the latest investigation into technology tie-ups by the UK's
competition watchdog.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said on Thursday that it was
launching a preliminary investigation into the deal, before deciding whether
to refer it for an in-depth review.
The deal, announced in March, included a $4bn (£3.16bn) investment in
Anthropic from Amazon, and a commitment from Anthropic to use Amazon Web
Services "as its primary cloud provider for mission critical workloads,
including safety research and future foundation model development".
The regulator said it was "considering whether it is or may be the case that
Amazon's partnership with Anthropic has resulted in the creation of a relevant
merger situation".
theguardian.com
Amazon opens 'last-mile' delivery station in Florence
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Colorado
Springs, Co: Two gun stores robbed in early morning hours
The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) tells FOX21 that an unknown amount
of firearms were stolen from two different gun stores in the early morning hours
of Thursday, Aug. 8. CSPD said Spartan Defense Armory and Training at Barnes and
Tutt and another gun store in the 4700 block of Peace Palace Point were broken
into between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. on Thursday. The number of firearms stolen is
unknown at this time. Police tell FOX21 there are multiple suspects and are
thought to be the same group at both locations as the same car was used. No
injuries have been reported.
fox21news.com
Pleasanton, CA; $21,000 worth of Apple products stolen during Apple Store
robbery in California
Two masked thieves dressed in all-black stole approximately $21,000 worth of
Apple products from the Apple Store at Stoneridge Shopping Center in Pleasanton,
California. The robbery took place around 4:15 p.m. on Monday, July 22, and
involved the theft of various devices, including iPhones, iPads, and Macs.
According to a report from AppleMagazine, the thieves executed a
well-coordinated plan, bypassing security measures to swiftly make off with
dozens of iPhones. Despite the brazen nature of the theft, no weapons were
involved, and no injuries were reported. Local law enforcement is currently
investigating the incident, treating it as a well-organized robbery.
theapplepost.com
Newark, DE: Update: Suspects Arrested Detectives Investigating Ulta Beauty
Shoplifting Turned Robbery in Newark
Delaware State Police arrested 28-year-old Secret Harris, 21-year-old Nylaa
White, and 20-year-old Keevis Wilkerson, all from Wilmington, Delaware, for
multiple felony offenses, which concluded the investigation of a shoplifting
turned robbery that occurred in March at the Ulta Beauty in Newark. On August 3,
2024, a trooper on duty was notified by Christiana Mall Security of a
shoplifting that occurred at Lululemon, located at 132 Christiana Mall, Newark.
The black female suspect was reported to have fled in a black Tesla with
temporary New Jersey registration after shoplifting over $3,000 worth of
clothing items from the store. The trooper observed the Tesla as it was
attempting to exit the parking lot and conducted a traffic stop. The Tesla was
occupied by 34-year-old driver, a 28-year-old passenger, and a 1-year-old
passenger, who was not properly secured in a car seat. During the stop, the
28-year-old passenger initially provided the trooper with a false identity. The
passenger was ultimately positively identified as Secret Harris, and she was
taken into custody without incident. A computer inquiry revealed Harris had
multiple warrants for her arrest in Delaware and New Jersey. Harris was taken to
Troop 2, where she was charged with multiple crimes.
milfordlive.com
Los Angeles, CA: Surveillance video shows 1 of several smash-and-grab burglaries
at pharmacies in San Fernando Valley
Newcastle, CA: Update: 3 Bay Area felons arrested for July 22 Newcastle gun
store theft; 73 guns stolen, 'some recovered'
La Canada Flintridge, CA: Sneaker store ransacked in three-minute burglary;
store opened 6 weeks ago
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Shootings & Deaths
Santa Fe, NM: 1 dead after store shooting at Best Buy in Santa Fe
Police are searching for a suspect in a fatal store shooting. It happened on
Tuesday morning, Aug. 6. Santa Fe police officers went to Best Buy at 3533
Zafarano Drive for a report of a shooting. Police found the male victim died
from his injuries. He was identified as 83-year-old Gordan Wilson, of Santa Fe.
Police have identified the shooting suspect as Zachary Babitz, 38, of Glendale,
California. Babitz was released from prison in March and has a lengthy criminal
history, according to police. An arrest warrant has been obtained for Babitz for
the fatal store shooting. He is charged with murder, robbery and being a felon
in possession of a firearm.
koat.com
Scottsdale, AZ: Man killed in Albertsons store identified as Robert Carlos
Padilla
A man who was fatally shot early this week inside an Albertsons after a verbal
confrontation with another man was identified Thursday as 35-year-old Robert
Carlos Padilla by Scottsdale police. On Tuesday evening, Padilla, originally
from Phoenix, was involved in an argument with a man inside of the store near
Scottsdale and Thomas roads, which escalated to both men shooting at each other,
officials said. No bystanders were injured in the shooting. Both men were taken
to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, with one man in critical
condition while Padilla succumbed to his wounds.
azcentral.com
Hartford, CT: 16-year-old injured in Dollar General shooting in Hartford
A teenage boy was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after a
shooting at a Dollar General in Hartford Thursday evening. According to Hartford
police, officers responded to the Barbour Street Dollar General a little before
6 p.m. Thursday after receiving reports that shots had been fired inside the
store. A 16-year-old boy with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound was located
on-scene and transported to a local hospital, authorities said. Police said it
appears the teen was shot following an altercation inside the store. The
incident is under investigation.
nbcconnecticut.com
Jackson, MS: Couple shot at Family Dollar after argument
Two people were shot outside a dollar store in Jackson. Police said two couples
got into an argument Wednesday around 10 p.m. at the Family Dollar on Medgar
Evers Boulevard. A 34-year-old woman and a 38-year-old man were shot. Police
said the female victim hit the vehicle belonging to the other couple. JPD said
the woman who was shot drove herself and the other victim to the hospital. There
were no reports of arrests, and police said the investigation is ongoing.
wapt.com
Gaffney, SC: Store clerk injured in attempted armed robbery at Dollar General in
Cherokee Co.
The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office said they are searching for a suspect after
an attempted armed robbery left a store clerk injured at the Dollar General
Wednesday afternoon. According to the Sheriff's Office, deputies were called to
the scene located at 1795 Wilkinsville Hwy. in Gaffney at 4:36 p.m. Once on
scene, deputies were told that an individual wearing all black had shot the
clerk and fled on foot. Deputies said the clerk was shot in the knee and taken
to the hospital for treatment, but is expected to recover.
foxcarolina.com
New York, NY: Shocking video shows shooter opening fire on man trying to defend
his girlfriend in NYC convenience store
Heart-pounding
footage shows the moment a shooter unloaded his weapon on a man who was trying
to defend his girlfriend from two creeps inside a Queens convenience store this
week. The clip, obtained by The Post Thursday, shows the 34-year-old victim
entering the One World Convenience store in Richmond Hill and apparently
exchanging words with two men standing near the door. One of the men shoved the
victim, who then squared off to fight, the clip shows. That's when the man
standing behind the shover raised a black gun. He is shown firing off a single
shot that appeared to miss the victim - but shattered the glass door of the
store. hen the gunman kept firing, pelting the victim with bullets until he fell
face down onto the ground. The two menaces stepped over the victim - the gunman
still holding his weapon - as they fled from the store, the footage shows. The
gravely wounded man is shown trying to crawl on the ground before the clip cuts
out. A later portion of the footage viewed by The Post but not released, shows
the victim's girlfriend running back in the store and screaming as she hugged
her loved one on the ground. The horrifying scene frightened the worker behind
the counter, who "dropped to the floor," the manager said. The victim was rushed
to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, where cops say he is listed in critical but
stable condition.
nypost.com
Robberies, Incidents & Thefts
Clearwater, FL: Teen arrested after armed robbery outside Publix, Clearwater
police searching for second suspect
A 16-year-old is in custody after Clearwater police say he took part in an armed
robbery outside a Publix on Wednesday. Investigators say two males riding
bicycles approached an armed security guard around 7 p.m. Wednesday outside the
store on Missouri Ave., then grabbed the gun from the guard's holster, knocking
the victim to the ground before riding off. The guard was treated at the
hospital for minor injuries. Police say they identified one suspect, but they're
still searching for the second robber.
fox13news.com
Houston, TX: DOJ: Houston-area man gets prison after leaving own phone number at
cellphone store he robbed
Atlanta; GA: Vehicle rams into front of CVS in Atlanta overnight so thieves can
snatch ATM
New York, NY: NYPD raids Queens warehouse filled with $5M of marijuana products
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Apple - Pleasanton, CA
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Auto - Lincoln, NE -
Armed Robbery
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Auto - Lincoln, NE -
Armed Robbery
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C-Store - Lafayette,
LA - Armed Robbery
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C-Store - York County,
PA - Burglary
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C-Store - Corpus
Christi, TX - Armed Robbery
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C-Store - Austin, TX -
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Chicago, IL - Burglary
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Collectables - Tulsa,
OK - Burglary
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Dollar - Gaffey, SC -
Armed Robbery
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Dollar - Memphis, TN -
Armed Robbery
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Dollar - Blount
County, AL - Burglary
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Grocery - Clearwater,
FL - Armed Robbery
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Guns - Colorado
Springs, CO - Burglary
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Guns - Colorado
Springs, CO - Burglary
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Jewelry - Hanover, MD - Robbery
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Jewelry - Santa
Barbara, CA - Robbery
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Liquor - Los Angeles,
CA - Burglary
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Liquor - Los Angeles,
CA - Burglary
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Pharmacy - New Haven,
CT - Robbery
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Pharmacy - North
Hollywood, CA - Burglary
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Restaurant - Beverly
Hills, CA - Armed Robbery
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Restaurant - Wichita
Falls, TX - Armed Robbery
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Restaurant - King of
Prussia, PA - Armed Robbery
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Restaurant -
Nashville, TN - Burglary
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Shows - La Canada, CA
- Burglary
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Tobacco - Blair
County, PA - Burglary
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Tobacco - Lafayette,
IN - Burglary
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Walgreens - Effingham,
IL - Armed Robbery
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Daily Totals:
• 16 robberies
• 14 burglaries
• 0 shootings
• 0 killed |
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