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The Reach of Shootings in America
Nearly 200 people have been killed in mass shootings in the past two years. The
victims leave behind networks of family and friends, who themselves become
trauma survivors, as are many in the community where such events occur.
The Wall Street Journal looked at shootings in public places that killed four or
more people, a common definition of a mass shooting, starting with the Las Vegas
shooting in 2017. The map shows where the victims were from and where at least
one relative lives.
wsj.com
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FBI Agents Association Helps Build Momentum for
Domestic Terrorism Law
The organization, responding to recent mass shootings, called on Congress to
pass a law making domestic terrorism a federal crime. A bill was introduced in
the Senate this week.
After two deadly mass shootings this month, momentum is growing to give federal
law enforcement more tools to investigate and prosecute cases of domestic
terrorism. The FBI Agents Association is a leading voice in the effort.
Last week,
in the wake of the shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, FBIAA
called on Congress to enact a law defining domestic terrorism as a federal
crime. associationsnow.com
Walmart CEO addresses recent store shootings, gun sales in earnings report
Still reeling from the two recent, separate shootings that occurred at its
stores, Walmart released its second quarter 2020 earnings. A shooting at a
Southaven Walmart July 30 left two of the retailer's managers dead, with the
alleged killer a disgruntled ex-employee. On Aug. 3, a shooting at an El Paso
Walmart left 22 people dead.
Walmart Inc. president and CEO Doug McMillon noted in the earnings report the
steps the company has taken in the past to curb gun violence, such as raising
its minimum age to buy firearms or ammunition to 21 (in 2018) and ceasing sales
of military-style rifles, such as the AR-15 (in 2015). He said the company
believes the reauthorization of the federal Assault Weapons ban should be
debated.
"We are focused on the safety of our associates and customers in all our stores
and clubs," McMillon said. "We estimate that we represent about 2 percent of the
market for firearms today, which we believe places us outside at least the top
three sellers in the industry. We estimate we have about a 20 percent share of
ammunition."
bizjournals.com
Soldier Awarded Army Commendation Medal for Act of Heroism
During El Paso, TX Walmart Shooting
 A soldier with the 1st Armored Division Sustainment Brigade was awarded the Army
Commendation Medal during an award ceremony held at Fort Bliss on Wednesday for
his act of heroism during the El Paso shooting.
Pfc. Glendon Oakley, an automated logistical supply specialist from Killeen,
Texas, was at the Cielo Vista Mall, roughly 800 feet from the Walmart where the
shooting took place on Aug. 3, according to a 1st Armored Division photo
release.
In an interview with MSNBC, Oakley told the media that he was shopping at a Foot
Locker when a child ran into the store and reported the mass shooting.
That was followed by sounds of gunfire. Oakley, who has a gun permit, drew his
weapon and ran out of the store.
"I saw a whole bunch of kids running around without their parents ... I tried to
pick up as many as I could and bring them with me," he told the news outlet.
Oakley took several panicked children at the mall and escorted them to police
officers in the area.
armytimes.com
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Paso, TX: Police seek identity of Hero in Walmart attack
El Paso police are searching for a man who helped save lives in the Walmart mass
shooting. The El Paso Police Department is calling the man a hero, who helped
save several lives including an infant.
Police posted a surveillance photo of the man to Facebook, asking for help to
identify him. The police department told the Associated Press they are not
releasing details of what the man did because that information is needed to
verify his identity.
valleynewslive.com
Gunshot Detectors Shorten Response Times And Make Cities Safer
Gunshot detectors use digital microphones installed on (or in) buildings or
along streets that listen for evidence of gunshots, provide near instantaneous
notification, triangulate the location of shooters and direction of a shot,
detect the type of gun and ultimately aid in catching fleeing suspects and
solving crimes.
Gunshot detection is just one technology playing a role in the larger trend by
city agencies to improve core city services. Cities are turning to what are
referred to as 'smart city' solutions - new, innovative technologies that
improve and maintain a high quality of life and 'liveability' for citizens.
Several cities in the United States have implemented gunshot detection systems.
Identifying and deterring gun violence
Gunshot detection systems can shorten the response time in an active shooter
situation ShotSpotter, a provider of gunshot detection solutions that help law
enforcement officials and security personnel identify, locate and deter gun
violence, announced that
seven new cities have deployed ShotSpotter technology in their communities.
The new cities include
Cincinnati, OH; Jacksonville, FL; Louisville, KY; Newburgh, NY; Pittsfield, MA;
Syracuse, NY and St. Louis County, MO
- joining the more than 90 jurisdictions that rely on ShotSpotter to ensure a
fast, accurate response to gunfire incidents. Three existing ShotSpotter cities,
New York City, Chicago and Birmingham
have also recently expanded their coverage areas.
securityinformed.com
 NYPD Seeks Man With Shopping Cart After 3 Rice Cookers
in Manhattan Spark Rush-Hour Scare
Authorities are looking to question a tall, thin white man seen pushing a
shopping cart near the Fulton Street subway station, where two rice cookers were
found Friday morning. A third rice cooker was found next to a trash can in
Chelsea, though an investigation is ongoing as to whether all are connected.
Authorities did say all three devices were the same make and model. Police say
they want to speak to the dark-haired man, thought to be in his 20s or 30s, who
was seen dropping the rice cookers in the Fulton Street station.
nbcnewyork.com
LPRC IMPACT 2019
Learning Lab 2: Getting the Most Out of Your LPRC Membership
 IMPACT
2019 attendees are invited to join LPRC Board Members Kevin Larson (Kroger)
and Tom Rittman (Appriss Retail) as we discuss current LPRC initiatives,
what you can expect from your membership, and how you can get involved as a part
of the LPRC community. This session, made possible by
Sekura Global, is a
must for first-time attendees - register for IMPACT 2019 today!
IMPACT is a two-day event designed to help participants better understand how
they can use research approaches to help reduce crime and loss, and increase
sales. This year's theme is Trust; our presentations, panel discussions
and interactive Learning Labs will explore the underlying theme of customer
trust.
Hurry and register today for the conference 100% of retail attendees recommend!
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More employers are considering hiring people with
criminal records
A shortage of workers - and shifting attitudes
- are creating more opportunities
for people with criminal records.
A new survey from recruitment and staffing services firm
Adecco USA
found that
companies in many industries are looking at new pools of talent they may
have never considered, including people with criminal records.
.png) In the survey, released in July, 49% of companies said they were
"loosening"
requirements because they were unable to find enough qualified candidates.
Twenty-one percent of respondents said they were no longer drug testing
candidates, and 35% said they would hire a temporary worker with a
criminal conviction in their past if their skill set applied to the job.
"This isn't something employers would have considered when unemployment rates
were 6%, 7% or higher. So, it's really a dramatic shift that we've seen within
the past 24 months," says Amy Glaser, SVP at Adecco Staffing. And it's not just
among temporary workers, she says. "We're also seeing it in full-time
employment. Employers are, again, reducing the level of screenings."
fastcompany.com
Fargo, ND Police & Prosecutors Change Policy on Theft & Shoplifting Cases
Not Filing For Prosecution on Shoplifting
Continues to Spread
Officers will now decide whether to make an incident report on these cases with
the hopes of easing the workload for prosecutors and officers, according to the
Fargo City Attorney and Fargo Police Department. Fargo police officers will now
use their discretion in filing reports for thefts under $500, unless they
present a public danger, according to police.
valleynewslive.com
Report: Levi's, Wrangler, Lee seamstresses harassed, abused
Women sewing blue jeans for
Levi's, Wrangler, Lee and The Children's Place
faced sexual harassment and gender-based violence and some were coerced into
having sex with supervisors to keep their jobs in African factories, labor
rights groups say. In response to the revelations, the brands have agreed to
bring in outside oversight and enforcement for more than 10,000 workers at five
Lesotho factories, according to a report from the Washington-based Worker Rights
Consortium released on Thursday.
The labor rights group investigated
Taiwan-based Nien Hsing Textile factories in Lesotho - a poor, mountainous
kingdom encircled by South Africa
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after hearing from a number of sources that women who sew, sand, wash and add
rivets to blue jeans and other clothes were facing gender-based violence.
Managers and supervisors forced many female
workers into sexual relationships in exchange for job security or promotions,
the report says. In dozens of interviews, the women described a pattern of abuse
and harassment, including inappropriate touching, sexual demands and crude
comments.
apnews.com
Recap: TJX Hosts Northeast CFI Chapter Meeting in Marlborough, MA
Candy Retailer Lolli & Pops Files for Bankruptcy
Amazon expands curated brick-and-mortar format to Seattle
Quarterly Results
Tapestry Q4 comp's Coach up 2%, Kate Spade down 6%, global up 2%, sales up 2%
Dillards Q2 comp's down 2%, sales down 2.7%
Senior LP & AP Jobs Market - COOL Jobs
Director, Global Protective Services for EA (Electronic Arts)
- Video Game Company Based in Redwood City, CA
Manage EA's Protective Services in the areas of Events Security, Key Employee
Security, and Travel Safety & Security helping to ensure the safety and security
of our employees, visitors, players, and brand world-wide. This entails all
aspects of safety and physical security operations including definition of
priorities, allocation of resources and alignment of service delivery with
business objectives in each area of responsibility.
gr8people.com
Director, Investigations & Incident Management for EA - Redwood City, CA
Manage EA's investigations, intelligence, and incident management framework
related to criminal offenses, threats, misconduct, fraud, or any other act that
has or could have an impact to our employees, visitors, players and or brand
world-wide. The position is also responsible for developing, managing, and
implementing a business continuity framework, working cross-functionally with
key stakeholder groups.
gr8people.com
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EA delivers games, content and online services for
Internet-connected consoles, personal computers, mobile phones and
tablets. It is the
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Senior Manager, Security Operations for The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) -
Based in Burbank, CA
Develop and direct an enhanced tactical security vision utilizing physical and
technological security measures. Create operational value by identifying
external trends and patterns to assist department in change management and
operational course correction shifts. Incorporate the philosophy of consistent
improvement and advancing results by recruiting and selecting high quality
personnel. Oversee implementation of policy, plans and training designed to
enhance tactical capabilities of field operations security team.
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Retailers Can Prevent
Card-Not-Present Fraud
 The dramatic rise in card-not-present fraud is taking its toll
on retailers and consumers. According to Juniper Research, retailers are
expected to lose about $130 billion in revenue between now and 2023 in
fraudulent card-not-present (CNP) transactions. Fraudsters do not discriminate.
Retailers of every size are at risk.
What should be a wake-up call is seen in the recent report from Juniper
Research. Findings in Online Payment Fraud: Emerging Threats, Segment
Analysis & Market Forecasts 2018-2023 noted that not enough retailers are
investing in fraud prevention. While everyone is well aware of the staggering
amount of stolen personal data readily available at little expense, the research
indicated that retailers have held back on investing in CNP fraud prevention
tools because many believe it will be too costly, they won't get the immediate
return on investment, or the kind of return that makes it worthwhile. Others
believe that fraud is a cost that comes as a part of doing business.
Nothing could be farther from the truth. The fact is that the effective way to
curb CNP fraud rests at the heart of every transaction. The determining factor
is ascertaining whether the customer is who they say they are when the
transaction is taking place wherever it takes place. Identification
authentication is simple and a necessity in protecting a retailers' bottom line
and the integrity of the legitimate consumer.
Intellicheck's Retail ID SaaS technology solutions are budget-friendly, powerful
fraud deterrents that prevent fraudulent CNP in-store, online and mobile
purchases, while providing a frictionless, engaging customer experience.
 These flexible, adaptable solutions include
Retail ID Online, which easily
integrates with a retailer's online purchasing website and seamlessly checks the
would-be consumer's driver license for authenticity. It is a rapid, simple
solution that guides a customer to capture images of their driver license. The
cutting-edge app encrypts the driver license image to strict standards and
matches the image against authentic driver license formats.
Retail ID Mobile
works the same way, using a smartphone to capture the driver license image. With
real-time authentication, the purchase can proceed or, if the driver license is
flagged as counterfeit, the purchase process is terminated. If you use tablets
or other mobile devices in your retail establishment to expedite customer
purchases, no problem. Simple integration will have your devices converted to
fraud fighters in no time.
Retail ID Online and
Retail ID Mobile are so simple and easy to use that there
is very little training required and they don't require significant IT resources
and costly, ongoing support.
Your customers will shop with confidence and you'll stop unnecessary costly
losses because Retail ID products have proven 99.9% effective in identification
authentication. No matter your size, Retail ID technology solutions will work
for you. For more information visit
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Formjacking Now Accounts For Most Web Breaches
Formjacking accounted for 71% of all web-related data breaches in 2018 as
hackers looked to steal customers' financial information in large quantities,
according to F5 Labs.
 The
security vendor's Application Report 2019 is compiled from analysis of
760 breaches and revealed that attacks like those featuring Magecart digital
skimmers are on the rise.
The transport industry was the biggest victim of formjacking attacks, accounting
for 60% of all credit card-related theft during the reporting period,
followed by retail (49%), business services (14%) and manufacturing (11%).
David Warburton, senior threat evangelist at F5 Networks, argued that
formjacking attacks have "exploded in popularity" over the past two years.
"Web applications are increasingly outsourcing critical components of their
code, such as shopping carts and card payment systems, to third parties. Web
developers are making use of imported code libraries or, in some cases, linking
their app directly to third party scripts hosted on the web," he explained.
"As a result, businesses find themselves in a vulnerable position as their code
is compiled from dozens of different sources - almost all of which are beyond
the boundary of normal enterprise security controls. Since many web sites make
use of the same third-party resources, attackers know that they just need to
compromise a single component to skim data from a huge pool of potential
victims."
infosecurity-magazine.com
"Perfect security is impossible"
20 Data Breaches a Day in 2019 First Half
Risk Based Security's just-released data breach report for the first six months
of this year reveals a total of 3,813 breaches were reported from January 1
through June 30-or on average, more than 20 of them each day.
Combined, the breaches exposed over 4.1 billion records containing Social
Security numbers, bank account and payment card information, full names,
birthdates, addresses, and other sensitive information. The total number of
breaches in the first half of 2019 was 54% higher than during the same
period last year, while the number of exposed records was 52% more than 2018.
darkreading.com
2019 set to be another record year for data breaches
Hy-Vee Releases Statement Regarding Payment Card
Data Incident
 On
Aug. 14, West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee Inc. released a statement regarding
an investigation the company is conducting into a data incident involving its
payment processing systems. The company operates 260 stores in eight Midwest
states.
Hy-Vee takes the security of payment card data very seriously. We want to
make customers aware of an investigation we are conducting into a security
incident involving our payment processing systems that is focused on
transactions at some Hy-Vee fuel pumps, drive-thru coffee shops, and
restaurants, as well as to provide information on the measures we have taken
in response and steps customers may consider taking as well.
Click
here for additional information.
theshelbyreport.com
Extending security to fourth parties your
business needs, but doesn't control
While there is much discussion about the
data security and privacy risks created by third parties, another source of
risk can be significant but overlooked: that from fourth parties - those vendors
that your vendors use - who may be integral players in your mission fulfillment
but who are beyond your direct contractual oversight.
Because third parties often touch customer systems and exchange data with
customer staff, they introduce additional layers of
cyber risk. Companies do have some safeguards in contractually imposing
responsible behaviors and penalties for non-compliance, and monitoring document
exchange as much as possible. Fourth parties, however, may provide a critical
service but in turn extend your risk surface in ways you hadn't understood, or,
lacking a direct relationship, can't really attempt to control.
helpnetsecurity.com
Macy's teams up with Google to help run its warehouses
One way Macy's is trying to improve its business stems from the work it's doing
on the back end, at its more than a dozen fulfillment centers.
CEO Jeff Gennette briefly mentioned during a post-earnings call with analysts on
Wednesday that Macy's had started working with Google to power its new Macy's
Backstage distribution center in Columbus, Ohio, which officially opens on
Thursday. He said the Google Cloud platform will allow Macy's "efficiency, speed
[and] scale." The Google Cloud platform is going to be rolled out to all
other Macy's distribution centers next year, he said.
Macy's has six so-called mega centers in the U.S., fulfilling customers' online
orders directly to their homes, and then 16 fulfillment centers servicing its
stores.
Google is already helping to power the supply chains of other retailers
including Kohl's, Home Depot and Target. At the core, Google assists with
managing merchandise and keeping items in stock, while ensuring deliveries
arrive on time. It uses data analytics and other algorithms it's created to do
this.
cnbc.com
Director, Enterprise Security posted for U.S. Cellular in
Chicago, IL
45% of Retail CMO's Globally Investing in Data & Analytics
- Are You Riding on the Coat Tails
The algorithms that detect hate speech online are biased
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Mitie names Nedap as a strategic partner for access
control
Mitie Fire & Security Systems has announced
Nedap Security Management as a partner of choice for access control in the UK.
This new strategic partnership builds on a close relationship developed between
the two organisations while working for clients in a range of sectors, from
large automotive manufacturing to high street retail outlets.
Strong collaboration
Chris Watts, Director of Mitie Fire & Security Systems says: "Mitie's
relationship with Nedap has gone from strength to strength over the past couple
of years with some important new contracts wins. Nedap has a collaborative
partnering approach and works proactively with our sales and operational teams
to ensure we have the knowledge and expertise to support our customers and
prospects."
Tackling complexity together
Mitie is one of the UK's foremost integrators of technology-based security
solutions and end-to-end managed services. It provides highly complex security
solutions for national and multinational organisations and appreciates the depth
of industry insight and technical support offered by Nedap. Not to mention the
flexibility, scalability and wide-ranging functionality of Nedap's AEOS access
control system.
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The NRF LP Effort & Value
Protect 2019 Update
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Bob Moraca, Vice President,
Loss Prevention, NRF
and
Dan Faketty, Vice President, Asset Protection, Southeastern Grocers;
Chairperson NRF LP Council |
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NRF VP of LP Bob Moraca and NRF LP Council Chairperson Dan Faketty tell us
about the NRF's various efforts in working with retail LP professionals, law
enforcement and government agencies to protect retailers, people, assets,
reputations and brands. Learn why the
NRF PROTECT conference
is placing a bigger emphasis on cyber security, what the latest NRF research
studies and preparedness guides tell us, and what role the NRF LP Council and
its committees play in adding value to the industry throughout the year.
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Quick Take 11 with Lt. Tarik Sheppard & TJ Flynn, MetrORCA
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With trends showing crime getting younger and crews leaning
more toward retail and financial crimes, ORC associations are more important
than ever in developing intel, building cases, and improving partnerships
between law enforcement and retail loss prevention to ultimately reduce crime.
Lt. Tarik Sheppard and TJ Flynn tell us what makes
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A Rising Tide of Digital Payments Will Bring New
Fraud Threats, Says Forrester
As payment companies expand ways for consumers to make digital payments, 62% of
North American merchants, bankers, and fintech providers expect more such
payments within the next two years, says Forrester Research Inc. in its "Understanding the Evolving Payments Landscape" report.
Commissioned by Visa Inc., the
report also found that 46% expect ways to make payments via the Web or on a
mobile device will increase. This won't be just for large merchants either.
Forty-seven percent say more small businesses will rely on a mix of credit and
debit cards and digital payments.
Yet, with additional merchants accepting digital payments, acquirers and
banks will face
new fraud threats, the report suggests. Sixty-one percent said that
new payment technology make them more susceptible to fraud. "One downside of
this advancement in payment technologies is that as payments get more
innovative, so do fraudsters," the report said. "Businesses are acutely aware of
the new fraud risks that come with the adoption of new payment technologies"
digitaltransactions.net
Senators Calling Out Amazon on Product
Recommendations
U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal, D-CT, and Bob Menendez, D-NJ, wrote a letter
to Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos questioning how Amazon chooses which products to put
on its "Amazon's Choice" recommendation list.
The senators expressed concerns about whether the badge is motivating
consumers to purchase inferior products.
"Amazon bears the responsibility of providing its customers with accurate
information to ensure they can be informed purchasing decisions," Blumenthal and
Menendez said in the letter. "Unfortunately, Amazon has failed to fulfill this
responsibility with its use of 'Amazon's Choice' badge. We are concerned the
badge is assigned in an arbitrary manner, or worse based on fraudulent product
reviews."
Both senators provided a list of questions about Amazon's methodology in
choosing an "Amazon Choice" badge. Some of the questions centered on whether
Amazon uses an algorithm to make a decision, whether employees choose the
products personally and review them and what steps are being taken to remove
phony product reviews.
multichannelmerchant.com
How to Keep Your Online Store's Rewards Program
Secure
Fraudsters who attack e-commerce merchants aren't always focusing their
nefarious efforts where you might think. Instead of trying to steal products or
services, sometimes they're seeking access to retailers' online rewards
programs, either to use the points in hijacked customer accounts or to steal
personal data. The lengths criminals have gone to for loyalty program
information may surprise you.
When you review the facts about rewards programs, it's a little surprising it's
taken so long for fraudsters to target them on a large scale. Eighty-seven
percent of US consumers are
members of at least one loyalty program, with the average consumer belonging
to six, according to a 2019 report by Blackhawk Network Research. Nearly half of
US business surveyed by Blackhawk offer loyalty programs because they encourage
repeat business, increase revenue and raise the lifetime value of customers who
are members.
Here's more about why loyalty programs are such a tempting target, what the
risks are for merchants and consumers, and how to protect your rewards program.
Read more:
business.com
Nonstore sales rise 2.8% month over month in July
Walmart's web sales grow 37% in the second quarter
Roundup: Macy's reports double-digit ecommerce growth
Wireless Carriers Losing Device Sales to Amazon
Website and In-Store Purchase Experiences Waver, J.D. Power Finds
Top nine omnichannel retail chains gross $17 billion more
than bottom 21
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Omaha, NE: 'Shoplifting booster' sentenced to
prison
Nenzingha Davis stole $50,000 of merchandise from Victoria's Secret stores
in Omaha and Lincoln
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Douglas County judge sentenced Nenzingha Davis, 23, to at least two years in
prison Wednesday afternoon. Omaha police arrested Davis and Montashia Montgomery
in December 2017 on suspicion of felony shoplifting and terroristic threats.
"She would be with other boosters. They stole over $50,000 in merchandise," Det.
Sherry Gooley said. Police believe Davis and Montgomery were "ringleaders" of a
booster group. On one occasion, police say Davis and Montgomery threatened an
employee while attempting to steal clothing.
In court Wednesday, Davis told the judge, " I have regret for what I did and I
did not realize the impact." Her lawyer said Davis shows remorse, has taken
anger management classes and has a five-year-old child. She also said Davis is a
rapper, lyricist with a budding music career and expects success in the music
industry. They asked for probation saying Davis can't pay restitution.
ketv.com
New York, NY: 5 Arrested For $500,000 Worth Of Credit Card Fraud At TJ Maxx
 Five
people are under arrest for fraud this morning, accused in a shopping scheme
that lasted more than a year. Investigators say the group bought more than
$500,000 worth of designer goods from TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and Home Goods stores
in Westchester, Queens, and on Long Island while using fraudulent credit cards
obtained with fake IDs. In many cases, the items would be re-sold or returned
for cash. TJ Maxx security brought the case to the police. "TJ Maxx found
improprieties in the applications of these credit cards," said Lt. Jeff Hunt of
the Westchester County police. "They realized that the credit cards were being
maxed out that day. That very first day, which set up a red flag." Investigators
are trying to locate at least four additional suspects and say the investigation
is ongoing.
news12.com
Pike Road, AL: Man accused of stealing 9 weed
trimmers, 85 Nike T-shirts since July
A Pike Road man is being held on a combined $92,000 bond accused of stealing
nine weed trimmers from Home Depot and 85 Nike T-shirts from J.C. Penney since
early July. Antwaun Mondale Murry, 42, was charged Wednesday with 12 counts of
third-degree theft in connection to the nearly $5,500 worth of merchandise
stolen from the home improvement store, clothing store and also Walmart.
montgomeryadvertiser.com
Brigham City, UT: LP Agent struck by car of
fleeing shoplifters
from Al's Sporting Goods
Driver accused of shoplifting, hitting Al's employee with car, and leading chase
at speeds over 100 mph. Police say a woman who was later arrested at gunpoint in
Brigham City on Wednesday night. Asst Police Chief Simmons said the incident
started as a retail theft. While police were en route, a woman reportedly ran
from the store with an armload of merchandise and loss prevention officers hot
on her heels. "She then ran around the front of the car, and so did the Al's
employee," Simmons said. "Well, the driver of the car then took off, striking
one of the Al's employees, carrying him on the hood for a short distance - 30 or
40 or 50 feet - until he fell off." According to Simmons, the store employee
struck his head on the pavement, but his injuries were minor.
hjnews.com
Roseville, CA: Two charged with Organized Retail Theft;
stealing $1,500 Of Alcohol And Groceries
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Shootings & Deaths
Memphis, TN: C-Store Clerk Convicted of 2nd
Degree Murder
Teen walked out with a $2 beer, clerk shot him to death
Dorian Harris, 17, was already on his way out the door when the store clerk,
Anwar Ghazali, grabbed his gun, pointing it over the counter with two hands.
Harris had spent about seven seconds inside the store. The Top Stop Shop in
Memphis was busy that night, about 10 p.m. on March 29, 2018, and when the
unarmed teenager waltzed through the door, he didn't waste any time being
sneaky. Dressed in purple pants and a hoodie, he grabbed a $2 beer from the
shelf in plain view of Ghazali, turned and left, as the clerk raced around the
counter. Ghazali burst toward the door past bewildered customers milling near
the counter.
 Ghazali
spun around looking for Harris in the parking lot before spotting him bolting
down the block. He took off on a sprint. He caught up and fired his gun, one,
two, at least three times. Then, he went back to the store. As he walked back
inside he said, "I think I shot him," according to an arrest warrant, and
returned to the cash register to ring up the next guest. He never called 911.
Two days later, Harris was found dead on the same block, collapsed in a man's
backyard.
On Thursday, Ghazali was convicted of second-degree murder, marking the
end of a tragic case that has sparked protests and boycotts and inflamed racial
tensions in Memphis as hundreds mourned the African American teenager.
Ghazali is set to be sentenced next month, facing between 15 and 60 years in
prison.
washingtonpost.com
 Pensacola,
FL: Deputy shoots, wounds Active Shooter at Florida grocery store
Authorities say a Florida deputy shot and wounded a man who was firing a handgun
in a grocery store. The Escambia County Sheriff's Office posted on Facebook that
the shooting occurred Thursday afternoon at a Grocery Advantage in Pensacola.
Deputies responded to the store following reports of an active shooter.
Officials say the man was inside the store and firing his gun when deputies
arrived. At least one of the deputies opened fire on the man. The man was taken
to a local hospital. His condition wasn't immediately available. No injuries
were reported to anyone else in the store.
usatoday.com
Houston, TX: Guard, suspect exchange gunfire during
Armored Truck heist
Robberies,
Incidents & Thefts
Port Richey, FL: Shots fired call at Gulf View
Square Mall was actually
a Zales Smash-and-Grab Robbery
A suspect is in custody after a Mall employee was able to give police a detailed
description of the get-a-way vehicle. Deputies were called to Gulf View Square
Mall in Port Richey just before 1 p.m. Thursday, an apparent smash-and-grab
robbery that prompted a shots fired call. A representative for the sheriff's
office says preliminary information stated shots had been fired. When deputies
got to the scene, they determined what happened was actually a smash-and-grab
robbery. No shooting happened at the mall, the sheriff's office says.
wfla.com
Union, NJ: Walmart Evacuated After Reports Of Man
With Mask And Gun
There was a panicked evacuation at a Walmart Thursday after a false alarm about
a person with a gun inside. Union police received two calls of someone with a
gun in the store on Springfield Road just before 11 a.m. The weapon was
allegedly a gun. Employees were tasked with getting customers out. The Union
County prosecutor says a 911 call was received about a shooter in the store, but
no gun was found. "What they saw appears to be a toy gun that was being
stolen from Walmart," said acting Union County prosecutor Lyndsay Ruotolo.
 The
prosecutor said the caller had also seen a warning on social media, but wouldn't
confirm if it's the same viral Facebook message one shopper showed CBS2's Lisa
Rozner. It reads in part "Whatever you do this weekend, do not go to Walmart."
and claims different locations could be under a shooting threat. Multiple
agencies responded to the call, including the Joint Terrorism Task Force from
the federal level. The store reopened Thursday afternoon. Police won't say
whether anyone is in custody. The investigation is ongoing. Walmart employees
said they watched a training video about to do in active shooter situation just
a few weeks ago.
cbslocal.com
Goodyear, AZ: O'Reilly Auto Parts employees
zip-tied during Valley-wide armed robbery spree; suspect a former employee
Additional information has been released regarding a man police believe is
responsible for eight Valley-wide armed robberies between April and July 2019.
On August 9, Goodyear police arrested 42-year-old Dorian Cabrera. Cabrera's
crime spree reportedly began on April 14 when he robbed the O'Reilly's Auto
Parts located on North Litchfield Road. Police say he "pointed a handgun at
multiple employees, forced them to the back of the store and used zip ties to
detain the employees while he stole property from the victims and money from the
store." Police say Cabrera previously worked at that store. Cabrera
allegedly used similar tactics in the other robberies including the Justice Just
for Girls store.
abc15.com
Elk Grove, IL: Employee of a Laser Company stole over
$200,000 of equipment and sold online
Sentencings
Brooklyn Man Gets 57 Months Prison For Account
Takeover
& $1.1M Loss to Online Retailers
Between 2008 and 2018, ELCOCK, co-defendant Shoshana Marie McGill, and other
co-conspirators participated in a scheme to defraud banks and e-commerce
retailers by using stolen personal identifying information ("PII"), bank account
information, and credit and debit card data from tens of thousands of
individuals and businesses for personal financial gain. ELCOCK and his
co-conspirators acquired PII and financial account data in part by buying the
information from criminal websites. Reselling merchandise.
justice.gov
Baltimore, MD: Man sentenced to 75 years in prison for the
2017 murder inside Poplar Grove carryout store
Jeffersonville, IN: Antonio McRae sentenced to 50 years in
prison for killing beloved C-store owner Praful Patel
Independence, MO: Teen sentenced to 20 years for fatal
shooting at Independence Center mall
Counterfeit
Philadelphia, PA: U.S. Customs & Border Patrol seize 4,449
counterfeit smartphones, street value of nearly $1M
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Boost Mobile - Rockford, IL - Robbery
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C-Store - Ottawa County, MI - Burglary
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C-Store - Harvey, IL - Armed Robbery
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C-Store - York, PA - Armed Robbery
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C-Store - York, PA - Armed Robbery
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C-Store - Lansing, MI - Armed Robbery
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C-Store - Williamsport, PA - Armed Robbery
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C-Store - New Orleans, LA - Armed Robbery
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Check Cashing - Houston, TX - Armed Robbery
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Dollar General - Lyon County, KY - Robbery
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Furniture store - Houston, TX - Armed Robbery
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Jewelry store - Akron, OH - Robbery
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Jewelry store - Port Richey, FL - Robbery
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Jewelry store - Calexico, CA - Burglary
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Pharmacy - New York, NY - Armed Robbery
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Restaurant - Altoona, IA - Armed Robbery
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Restaurant - Macon, GA - Armed Robbery (Pizza Hut)
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Restaurant - Cedar Rapids, IA - Armed Robbery
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Verizon - Holt, MI - Armed Robbery
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17 robberies
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2 burglaries
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0 shootings
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0
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33 burglaries
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1 shooting
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