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CLEAR Announces 2024 "Investigative All-Stars"

C.L.E.A.R. August 2024 Newsletter: Success Through Partnerships

The Coalition of Law Enforcement and Retail (CLEAR) is a non-profit, non-partisan national association founded in November 2008. The Coalition provides a forum for public and private sector members to aid and support the establishment of collaborative efforts that are focused on reducing retail crime to improve the safety of our communities and advancing the profession of its membership.

Top News: C.L.E.A.R. Awards Top Honors to Florida Retail Investigators

Just in time for the MLB All-Star Game, the National Coalition of Law Enforcement and Retail proudly announced their 2024 "Investigative All-Stars" Bill Corfield, Target Corp, Trent Peebles, Walmart, Ashley Thorpe, CVS, Carlos Gonzalez, Walgreens, and Publix are being nationally recognized for Investigative Excellence in ORC. This talented team of investigators actively partnered with the Florida AG Office and multiple police agencies to dismantle multiple major ORC operations. The awards will be presented at this year's Florida Property Crimes Recovery Unit (FLEPRU) Conference in Orlando on October 7 - 10, 2024.

ORC Legislation

California: The Senate and Assembly will hear the 14 bills this week focused on retail crime and theft will be amended to include urgency clauses, ensuring they would take effect immediately when signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom.

Ohio: The Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 366, also known as the Fight Organized Retail Crime & Empower Law Enforcement (FORCE) Act, legislation prioritizing the safety and well-being of Ohio retailers and their customers passed with bipartisan support.

CLEAR VP Jason Davies Discusses Overcoming ORC on LVT Webinar

The "Taking Back Extreme Stores" webinar, hosted by LiveView Technologies, provided a comprehensive look into strategies to enhance safety and combat shrinkage in challenging retail environments. CLEAR Vice President Jason Davies and AP expert and industry leader Mike Lamb shared valuable insights during the session. They emphasized the critical role of collaboration and strategies tailored to extreme store conditions. Additionally, the webinar delved into innovative technologies and effective operational tactics, highlighting approaches that have proven successful in reducing theft and enhancing overall security measures.

One of the key takeaways from the webinar was the exploration of a notable case study, which illustrated practical implementations of the discussed strategies. This real-world example demonstrated how collaboration between technology providers, law enforcement, and security professionals can yield tangible improvements in store safety and profitability. Such webinars not only educate industry professionals on the latest advancements but also foster a community where best practices are shared, helping retailers adapt and thrive in increasingly complex security landscapes.

Attorney General Alliance

Paul Singer, Special Agent Eric Marlowe of the Arizona AG Office and Ben Dugan, CVS / CLEAR lead a discussion on Dismantling Large Criminal Networks as part of the ORC Working Group at the National Attorney Generals Alliance Meeting in Colorado Springs last month. The meeting provided a forum for both public and private entities to interact with State AG's from across the country on pressing criminal matters. Including violent retail crime.

Dugan represented both CVS Health and CLEAR and outlined how major Organized Retail Crime affects legitimate commerce and supply chains. He recognized the newly formed AG Retail Crime Task Forces that have been stood up in 15 different states over the last two years and praised the great work currently being done by law enforcement across the country.

Vendor Spotlight: Stuart Levine, Founder, President, CEO, CFI, CFCI
 
Stuart Levine joined the USAF in 1977 and served 5 years of active duty. He began his career in law enforcement in South Florida until he was shot in the line of duty in 1986.

But he is a hero and brother to the CLEAR family for more than that. The Zellman Group was one of the original sponsors of our annual conference and hasn't missed one since. He has played a vital role in the success of the organization and its significant growth over those thirteen years by lending his extensive knowledge of both the retail and law enforcement communities. " I have always believed in the mission of CLEAR," Stuart said "And feel the vendor community has an obligation to support the brave and dedicated investigators working every day to make our communities safer."

The Zellman Group is a Premier Sponsor of CLEAR and has been providing solutions to the retail, hospitality and food and beverage industries since 1997. For more information on the Zellman Group visit www.zellmangroup.com

Save the Date: 2024 Annual FLEPRU Training Conference -- October 7-10, 2024

Join the CLEAR Board of Directors back where it all started: the 2024 FLRPRU Conference. CLEAR will be giving out several awards and discussing our vision and 2025 conference dates with attendees. If you are planning on attending the conference don't miss out on the opportunity to participate in the Retail Fusion Center. For more information on registration and their powerful agenda, see www.flepru.org/home.

Presidents' Corner

In May 2024, Rory Stallard from Ulta Beauty completed his term as President of CLEAR. The Coalition would like to thank Rory Stallard for his service and dedication to fighting Organized Retail Crime across the country.

CLEAR will be announcing its new President and other key positions at its Annual Board of Directors Meeting in October.

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The U.S. Crime Surge
The Retail Impact


Has Target Finally Beaten Theft?
Target may have solved one of retail's biggest problems: Theft
Target is hitting its goals on inventory shrink. On a call with reporters, Its CFO and COO Michael Fiddelke told Yahoo Finance the company has hit a plateau when it comes to shrink, including retail theft.

"[Inventory shrink] was one of the tailwinds to profit in the quarter, and as we stepped into the year, our aim was to have shrink plateau, and so to improve from the deterioration we've seen over the last couple of years, two quarters in — we're achieving that and then some," Fiddelke said.

Shrink can be the result of theft, damage, or poor record keeping, among other factors. In its second quarter report, Target's 28.9% gross profit margin beat estimates, up from 27% a year ago.

Target said shrink increased by more than $500 million last year compared to 2022, "representing about 50 basis points of incremental rate pressure," Fiddelke said on the company's Q4 earnings call in March.

Profits took a $700 million hit from the issue in 2022. From 2019 to 2023, the company said shrink costs reduced its operating margin rate by a "cumulative 1.2 percentage points."

Collaboration with local officials, expanding locked cases

"The things that we feel good about are the progress we're seeing in our partnerships at the federal and state and local level," Fiddelke said.

But the work is ongoing, and the company is hoping to keep making progress in the quarters ahead. Part of the strategy included closing nine stores at the end of last October finance.yahoo.com


Will California Voters Approve Even Harsher Theft Crackdown?
Gavin Newsom Cracks Down on Retail Theft as Voters Eye Harsher Penalties
CALIFORNIA - Gov. Gavin Newsom, still stinging from a public defeat last month, signed a package of bills Friday that he and lawmakers pledged will combat rising retail theft.

The 10 bills are intended to make it easier to prosecute people suspected of retail and vehicle theft without undoing changes voters approved a decade ago that reduced prison sentences for nonviolent crimes.

Voters in November will see a separate ballot measure, Proposition 36, that would go further by increasing sentences for property crimes and offenses related to fentanyl. Newsom and other Democrats oppose the ballot measure, which they say would restore policies that they contend failed to improve public safety even as they packed prisons with nonviolent offenders.

The bills Newsom signed would make repeated theft convictions a felony, collect crimes across multiple counties into one court so they can be charged as a felony and allow police to arrest someone on suspicion of retail theft even if the officer does not witness the crime.

A new poll suggests voters favor tougher penalties for some crimes. A Los Angeles Times poll of more than 3,000 likely voters found strong support for Prop. 36 and significant concerns about retail theft. About 56% of respondents said they would vote yes.

The poll's director, Mark DiCamillo, attributed the support for a harsher anti-crime measure to the "great visibility" of retail crime.

Property crime statistics show property crime rates in 2023 - specifically shoplifting and commercial burglaries - soared after the COVID-19 pandemic higher than at any time since at least 2000, according to an analysis from the Public Policy Institute of California. The authors noted that shoplifting tends to be underreported, so the actual numbers are likely higher. westsidecurrent.com


Surprising Theft Hotspot in the Bay Area
Little town where the dead outnumber the living has Bay Area's highest theft rate
While Colma's 1.5 million dead are far more plentiful than the town's living residents, tens of thousands of visitors are drawn every day to its bustling Serra and 280 Metro shopping centers and Serramonte Auto Row south of Daly City. And that helps explain another peculiar fact: Colma has by far the highest crime rate of any Bay Area city.

At a time when a rash of retail thefts blamed on recent California laws that lowered crime penalties has led news reports and spurred a November ballot measure to toughen punishment, Munsey acknowledges his town has been a target for thieves.

According to the latest 2023 California Department of Justice data, Colma had the highest property crime rate per 100,000 residents across the nine counties of the Bay Area, and the third-highest rate for violent crime. Most of Colma's reported 2023 crimes - 996 - involved property, an increase of 194 over 2022. The town's 24 violent crimes last year were 20 fewer than the year before.

Across the Bay, Emeryville, a city of nearly 13,000, had the region's second-highest rate for property crime and fourth-highest for violent crime. And neighboring Oakland, a city of more than 440,000 residents, had the highest rate for violent crime and fourth-highest for property crime. Both the mayor and county district attorney now face November recall votes. mercurynews.com


Crime is a Top Political Issue in 2024
Trump in Michigan to talk crime, but data shows rates dropped after he left office
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump campaigned Tuesday in Michigan, arguing there is a "crime wave" going on at levels "nobody has ever seen before," but Federal Bureau of Investigation data shows the national violent crime rate dropped in the two years after he left the White House.

In big cities "almost all run by Democrats," Trump said, "you can't walk across the street to get a loaf of bread. You get shot. You get mugged. You get raped. You get whatever it may be."

National violent crime data from the FBI showed the rate of violent crime decreased from 2017 to 2019 during the Trump administration before jumping in 2020 to 398.5 incidents per 100,000 people. In 2021 and 2022, the first two years of President Joe Biden's administration, the nation's violent crime rate dropped, hitting 380.7 in 2022, according to the FBI data.  detroitnews.com


Walmart, Walgreens theft prevention measures causing major issue

DNC in Chicago: 8 shot, 4 murdered in Windy City on day 1 of convention
 




The Loss Prevention Research Council is pleased to announce the very first candidacy for the Chief Kevin Kolbye Law Enforcement Leadership Award - an original accolade designed to recognize and honor a law enforcement professional with demonstrable commitment to our values of leadership, partnership, and security.

The recipient will be an individual with extensive experience in law enforcement, whose actions and outlook exemplify the ethos set by the late Chief Kevin Kolbye, the esteemed chief officer for whom the award is named.

If reading about these qualities has brought any particular individual to mind, we want to know about them. You can read more about the award and submit your nomination for consideration online here:


 



Prevent Violence & Boost Workplace Safety
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Prevent acts of violence, fulfill your legal obligations, and improve workplace safety.

Prepare Now to Prevent the Unthinkable From Happening

No organization wants to think about acts of violence occurring at their place of business. But the reality is, it happens-a lot. Each year, more than 2 million Americans report having been a victim of various types of workplace violence. Nearly one out of four U.S. employees have experienced workplace violence-and in some industries, that number is even higher.

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Workplace Safety is a Top Priority in 2024
State of the Market Report: The State of Workplace Safety
Organizations are taking a renewed interest in workplace safety in 2024, and it's not just about avoiding fines. By creating safe, healthy work environments, companies can reduce injury rates, gain efficiencies, and stay compliant at the same time. This state of the market report explores the current state of workplace safety, recent shifts in safety management system budgets and staffing, and how organizations are using more technology to manage safety-related programs and activities.

In it, you'll discover:

How companies are either enhancing their safety programs or keeping them in a "steady state" in today's business environment.

Top EHS staffing trends and how most organizations are meeting their recordable injury rate goals and maintaining consistent EHS staffing levels.

The important role that technology plays in workplace safety-related activities and how most companies are using and/or following industry standards.

The top leading and lagging workplace safety metrics that companies use to measure the success of their safety management systems and benchmark their progress.


Download this State of Workplace Safety report today and discover the tools and strategies that leading companies are using to develop and maintain safer, healthier, more productive workplaces. ehstoday.com


The Great Political Debate Over Price Gouging
Would a Price Gouging Ban Restrain Inflation?
Vice President Kamala Harris' proposal to ban "price gouging" to combat runaway inflation in recent years is expected to prove popular with voters but sparked criticism from some economists.

"Our supply chains have now improved, and prices are still too high," Harris said. "Many of the big food companies are seeing their highest profits in two decades. And while many grocery chains pass along these savings, others still aren't."

She continued, "Look, I know most businesses are creating jobs, contributing to our economy, and playing by the rules. But some are not, and that's just not right, and we need to take action when that is the case."

No details on how the ban would work were provided, but the plan could resemble the price-gouging bans currently in place in 37 states, which prohibit a sudden spike in prices for scarce goods.

The debate over the causes of inflation in recent years remains unresolved. While the San Francisco Federal Reserve found no strong link between price gouging and inflation, progressive think tanks argue there may be a direct connection.  retailwire.com


US judge strikes down Biden's ban on worker 'noncompete' agreements
A federal judge in Texas on Tuesday barred a U.S. Federal Trade Commission rule from taking effect that would ban agreements commonly signed by workers not to join their employers' rivals or launch competing businesses. U.S. District Judge Ada Brown in Dallas said the FTC, which enforces federal antitrust laws, does not have the authority to ban practices it deems unfair methods of competition by adopting broad rules. reuters.com


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Customer Success Story with OpenEye Web Services


Bargain Hunt, a retail discount store that carries overstock and returned brand-name merchandise at deeply discounted prices, experienced rapid growth, increasing from 30 to over 80 retail locations and 2 distribution centers in a few years. As a result, they acquired numerous legacy security systems that were complex and required specialized training. Bargain Hunt wanted to make operations more efficient and easier for end users to manage. They turned to OpenEye and Alarm.com for a video management, intrusion, and access control solution to standardize security and loss prevention efforts.

Challenge
 
With a growing retail footprint, Bargain Hunt needed a security and loss prevention solution that would allow Loss Prevention Managers to easily monitor theft and safety in stores and distribution centers. The Loss Prevention department is small and covers multiple locations, so it was imperative the tool be easy for all users who need to access video remotely for investigations and data gathering.
 
Solution

Bargain Hunt consolidated their security system by selecting Alarm.com to monitor intrusion and access control of their distribution centers and stores, and OpenEye Web Services (OWS) for commercial video surveillance. As a cloud-managed solution, OWS brings all of Bargain Hunt's locations together in a single portal. This makes it convenient for their team to set up and update, manage profiles and permission levels for all users, as well as remotely view and manage all locations. The fact that OpenEye supports all their existing ONVIF cameras was also a key decision point.

Benefits

The primary reason Bargain Hunt selected OpenEye is ease of use. Their team feels confident that any Bargain Hunt employee can intuitively use 80% of the system without formal training. In fact, Bargain Hunt was able to complete the first phase of their retrofit without help from the IT department. In addition to the simplicity of adding new recorders and locations, recorder and user groups in OWS make it convenient for Bargain Hunt to onboard new employees, inheriting the permissions, access, and settings of the group instantly.

Bargain Hunt has already seen the benefits of the actionable insights that are delivered through OWS. Asset inventory reports provide a complete view of all video surveillance hardware installed across the system, something that was missing before, helping streamline operations. The Loss Prevention department also implemented regular thumbnail image reports of the backroom cameras for District Managers to audit store reports, giving them a visual report to compare what they see to what is being reported.

The team has also taken advantage of the clip sharing functionality to assist law enforcement with investigations. After a store break-in, the Loss Prevention Manager was able to click the OpenEye video icon next to the intrusion event in the Alarm.com app to pull up video from the store cameras at the time of the event in OWS, locate and capture a screenshot in minutes, and then share it with investigators, resulting in significant time savings.


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Companies of All Sizes Rethink Cybersecurity
Cybercrime Goes Corporate As Ransomware Gangs Seek Bigger Payouts
In periods of softening consumer spend, businesses are increasingly turning to the vast B2B marketplace to boost their bottom-line.

They aren't alone. Criminals have taken notice of the multi-trillion-dollar B2B landscape, too.

A recent report shows that cyber criminals are increasingly targeting businesses, not individuals, with ransomware attacks in the hopes of capturing a bigger payday.

Between early 2023 and mid-June 2024, ransomware inflows rose to a record-breaking $459.8 million, with the median ransom payment in these attacks leaping from about $200,000 to $1.5 million. Per the report, this spike in the value of ransom payments suggests that cybercriminals are "prioritizing targeting larger businesses and critical infrastructure providers that may be more likely to pay high ransoms due to their deep pockets and systemic importance."

Businesses, particularly in sectors like healthcare, finance and critical infrastructure, possess vast amounts of sensitive data. The loss or public exposure of this data could have catastrophic consequences, including regulatory fines, loss of customer trust and operational shutdowns.

The growing prevalence of sophisticated ransomware attacks is forcing enterprises of all shapes and sizes to rethink their cybersecurity strategies. pymnts.com


iPhone & Android Devices Targeted
New phishing method targets Android and iPhone users
ESET researchers discovered an uncommon type of phishing campaign targeting Android and iPhone users. They analyzed a case observed in the wild that targeted clients of a prominent Czech bank.

AdvertisementThis technique is noteworthy because it installs a phishing application from a third-party website without the user having to allow third-party app installation. On Android, this could result in the silent installation of a special kind of APK, which even appears to be installed from the Google Play store. The threat targeted iOS users as well.

The phishing websites targeting iOS instruct victims to add a Progressive Web Application (PWA) to their home screens, while on Android, the PWA is installed after confirming custom pop-ups in the browser. At this point, these phishing apps are largely indistinguishable from the real banking apps they mimic on both operating systems.

PWAs are essentially websites bundled into what feels like a stand-alone application, with this feeling being enhanced by the use of native system prompts. PWAs, like websites, are cross-platform, which explains how these PWA phishing campaigns can target iOS and Android users. The novel technique was observed in Czechia by ESET analysts working on the ESET Brand Intelligence Service, which monitors threats targeting a client's brand.

"For iPhone users, such an action might break any 'walled garden' assumptions about security," says ESET researcher Jakub Osmani, who analyzed the threat.  helpnetsecurity.com

 
'Reevaluating Security Vendors'
Palo Alto Networks CEO touts leads from CrowdStrike fallout

In the wake of the massive IT outage, some CrowdStrike customers have entered talks with Palo Alto Networks in search of a new provider.

Palo Alto Networks is fielding requests from organizations that are reevaluating their security vendors following last month's global IT outage linked to a faulty CrowdStrike software upgrade.

Businesses have engaged in discussions with Palo Alto Networks to potentially change security vendors, CEO Nikesh Arora told analysts Monday during a Q4 fiscal 2024 earnings call.

"The recent outage has caused a number of customers to reevaluate their options," Arora said. "They have initiated conversations with us around XDR and XSIAM." cybersecuritydive.com
 

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Fraudsters Cash In On Stolen Cards - Even After Victims Report It
Stolen, locked payment cards can be used with digital wallet apps
Fraudsters can add stolen payment cards to digital wallet apps and continue making online purchases even after victims report the card stolen and the bank replaces it, computer engineers with University of Massachusetts Amherst and Pennsylvania State University have discovered.

Convenience > security

Different users can add the same card to different digital wallets on different mobile devices. The feature is exists to make it easier to share a card within a family, but can be easily exploited by malicious individuals.

Adding the card to a different wallet and making fraudulent purchases is made possible by the trust banks have in the digital wallet apps' security mechanisms.

Banks rely on the app to chose the authentication scheme (usually the weaker, knowledge-based one) to authorize the linking of the card with the app, and they rely on in-device biometric verification methods to identify the cardholder authorizing the transactions (but it assumes that the owner of the phone is the cardholder).

Finally, the banks allow payments for subscription-based services even on lost / stolen cards so that the cardholder doesn't incur late payment fees / penalties. Fraudsters can make one-time transactions but mark it as a recurring payment, thus bypassing the bank's transaction authorization restrictions.

"Any malicious actor who knows the [physical] card number can pretend to be the cardholder," Taqi Raza, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at UMass Amherst, pointed out. "The digital wallet does not have sufficient mechanism to authenticate whether the card user is the cardholder or not."

As an added drawback, once stolen card numbers are saved in a fraudster's digital wallet, they are there and will continue to work even if the cardholder requests a card replacement and the bank issues a new card.

"Banks do not re-authenticate the cards stored in the wallet. What they do is they simply change the virtual number mapping to the new physical card number," Raza explained. Thus, fraudulent purchases continue to go through.  helpnetsecurity.com


The Drone Delivery Boom
How did Walmart's drone delivery service grow so big, so fast?

Walmart now has the largest drone delivery footprint of any U.S. retailer. But the retail giant's journey there required help from others.

It has become increasingly common to see a drone hovering over a building with a delivery order. Customers want things faster these days, and drone delivery offers retailers a great way to meet that demand.

At the forefront of the drone delivery revolution is Walmart, which has leapfrogged over Amazon when it comes to last-mile logistics (that is, the last step in the delivery process when a parcel moves from a transportation hub to its final destination). In January of 2024, Walmart announced it now has the largest drone delivery footprint of any U.S. retailer. But the retail giant isn't solely responsible for its success: A series of strategic partnerships with major drones-as-a-service (DaaS) companies like DroneUp, Zipline, and Flytrex, have proven crucial to Walmart's ability to scale.

But how exactly are these DaaS companies helping Walmart to meet the flurry of customer demands? Leaders at some of Walmart's major partners for drone delivery drill deep into how they make this possible. fastcompany.com


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Kansas City, MO: Thieves sentenced for stealing $65k in merch from Northland stores in unrelated crimes
Three people are behind bars after they targeted stores across Platte County in unrelated crimes. "Retail theft continues to skyrocket across the United States, and it's becoming more dangerous all the time. These criminals need to know we will aggressively prosecute prolific or violent shoplifters in Platte County," Eric Zahnd, Platte County Prosecuting Attorney said. The three unrelated cases involve a number of popular stores and more than $65,000 worth of stolen property over a number of years, according to court documents. A Platte County judge sentenced Marvin Calhoun to 20 years for first degree robbery and 10 years for armed criminal action on Monday, Aug. 19. The sentences will run concurrently and Calhoun must serve 85% of the sentence before he is eligible for parole.  kctv5.com


Los Angeles, CA: 'They don't care about the alarms': Van Nuys weapon store burglarized
Van Nuys store that sells non-lethal weapons was burglarized early Tuesday morning. Just after 3 a.m., the suspects smashed a window and made their way inside the Nake Store on Van Nuys Blvd. near Raymer St. The store sells non-lethal pistols and rifles, which could easily be mistaken for real weapons. The non-lethal weapons and rifles use kinetic projectiles and Co2 gas. Some of the weapons are commonly used by law enforcement agencies. At least five suspects spent 20 minutes in the store and got away with over half a dozen weapons, projectiles, and more.  foxla.com


Memphis, TN: Burglars steal $4K worth from Advance Auto Parts
Over $4,000 in merchandise was stolen from an Advance Auto Parts in Midtown after a break-in early Tuesday morning, according to the Memphis Police Department. At 3:50 a.m., officers say they responded to Advance Auto Parts at 213 Cleveland Street regarding a burglary. Officers say the front door was open and broken glass from the front door of the business was visible when they arrived. At that time, the building was empty and the suspects had gotten away. Video footage inside the store showed two men breaking into the business and taking items before leaving. Police say the suspects got away with an empty cash register box, 12 car batteries, a box with 25 air filters, 2 lamps, 9 containers of Castrol Oil, and assorted tools from the business. The items were all worth $4,205 wreg.com


Los Angeles, CA: Burglars break into LA sneaker store for at least third time in two months
A high-end sneaker store in Los Angeles' Gramercy Park area was burglarized early Tuesday morning for at least the third time in nearly two months. Three people were arrested in the latest break-in at Rich LA, where the burglars left behind extensive damage as they took off with boxes of shoes. Five people seen on security camera video broke a metal gate and smashed a window to enter the store on Century Boulevard southwest of downtown Los Angeles.  nbclosangeles.com


DeWitt, NY: Five boys accused of break-ins at 2 gun stores, failed attempt at Syracuse cannabis shop

Dunwoody, GA: Police track couple linked to $1,800 merchandise theft from Best Buy
 



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Shootings & Deaths


Los Angeles, CA: Rapper PnB Rock shot and killed at Los Angeles restaurant
Rapper PnB Rock, best known for his 2016 hit song "Selfish," died Monday after being shot during a robbery at a Los Angeles restaurant. He was 30. The rapper's music label Atlantic Records confirmed his death in a statement on Instagram. "PnB Rock was more than an artist. To many, Rakim Allen was a great friend. He was also a wonderful father to two beautiful little girls," the label wrote Tuesday. "This news is heavy on our hearts and we are all hurting over this senseless loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time." Los Angeles police Capt. Kelly Muniz tells USA TODAY that officers responded to a robbery Monday afternoon at Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles in South Los Angeles. The suspect approached the rapper while he was seated at the table and demanded items from him before shooting him "multiple times" and fleeing. The victim was transported to a hospital and pronounced dead just before 2 p.m. local time.  ca.news.yahoo.com


Charlotte, NC: Three teens shot in popular south Charlotte shopping center
A triple shooting left a 17-year-old and two 18-year-olds injured in a busy Ballantyne shopping center. According to police, the shooting happened around 10 p.m. Sunday at the Blakeney Town Center near the Palmetto Moon store. The police report says a 17-year-old and two 18-year-olds suffered from gunshot wounds, with their injuries ranging from minor to serious. While out at the shopping center on Tuesday, a WBTV crew reported seeing police and security patrolling the shopping center parking lot. So far, no arrests have been made in the shooting.  wbtv.com


Utica, NY: Clerk shot in attempted robbery of Utica smoke shop
A store clerk was shot in the knee during an attempted robbery at a smoke shop on Whitesboro Street Monday afternoon, according to the Utica Police Department. No arrests have been made so far. Department spokesperson Lt. Michael Curley said four masked suspects entered the smoke shop at the former Hylander bar on Whitesboro Street shortly before 2 p.m. Monday in an "attempt to rob it." The adult male clerk in the shop confronted the suspects and was "shot once in the leg," Curley explained, noting that the victim was shot in the kneecap. The victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was treated at a local hospital.  romesentinel.com


Los Angeles, CA: Man pumping gas at SoCal station shot in head in unprovoked attack
Police are looking for the suspect who they said randomly approached a man pumping gas and shot him in the head. The incident happened Tuesday around 6:20 a.m. at a Speedway gas station at the corner of Parthenia St. and Tampa Ave. in Northridge. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the victim was pumping gas when the suspect walked up and shot him. They say no words were exchanged between the two and police believe the shooting was random. The suspect then fled on foot, running down Tampa Ave. Police said the victim was alert and conscious. He walked into the gas station mini-mart and asked for help, telling the clerk he'd been shot. He also managed to call his family, who came and picked up his car. The 45-year-old victim was taken to the hospital; his condition is unknown. Police say what most likely saved his life was that the weapon might have been a small caliber gun, possibly even a BB gun.   foxla.com
 



Robberies, Incidents & Thefts


Philadelphia, PA: 4 Armed Robbery suspects sought after roughly $100K stolen from Philadelphia store
Police are searching for four armed robbery suspects after roughly $100,000 was stolen from a store in Philadelphia's Mayfair section Saturday night. It happened just before10 p.m. at a store called Emporio Latino Grocery along the 2800 block of Tyson Avenue. Residents in the area say the store caters to the Brazilian community, offering local favorites. Investigators say the suspects made off with the victims' cellphones and $100,000 from a safe. The store reportedly offers check cashing and wire transfer services, hence the large amount of cash.  6abc.com


Prince George's County, MD: Police Seeking Identities of Armed Robbery Suspects Wanted for 10+ Robberies
The Prince George's County Police Department's Robbery Section is asking for the community's assistance in identifying the suspects wanted in at least 10 armed robberies. The most recent robbery occurred Monday morning at a fast food restaurant in Landover. Detectives released surveillance video of the suspects which was recorded on August 7, 2024, after two of the incidents in the 3700 block of Branch Avenue and the 3300 block of Forestville Road. The suspects are linked to robberies dating back to July 29, 2024, at businesses throughout the county including multiple convenience stores, gas stations, and fast food restaurants smnewsnet.com


Baton Rouge, LA: Man who robbed two Dollar General stores in 2019 sentenced to nearly seven years in federal prison

 

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Guns - Los Angeles, CA - Burglary
Jewelry - Rancho Bernardo, CA - Robbery
Mall - Beavercreek, OH - Robbery
Restaurant - Orange County, NY - Armed Robbery
Restaurant - Eugene, OR - Armed Robbery
Restaurant - Newburgh, NY - Armed Robbery
Restaurant - Tewksbury, MA - Burglary
Restaurant - San Francsico, CA - Burglary
Restaurant - Darien, CT - Burglary
Restaurant - Cincinnati, OH - Burglary
Shoes - Los Angeles, CA - Burglary / 3rd time
Tobacco - Utica, NY - Armed Robbery / Clerk wounded
Walmart - Manhattan, KS - Robbery     

 

Daily Totals:
• 18 robberies
• 7 burglaries
• 1 shooting
• 0 killed



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