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The U.S. Crime Surge
The Retail Impact


Voters May Approve Even Tougher Anti-Theft Measure in California
Are California's new anti-theft laws enough to defeat Prop. 36? Don't bet on it
Gov. Gavin Newsom may have placated some big retailers when he signed a package of bills last week that aims to deter retail thefts, including the "smash and grab" robberies that have shocked and disgusted so many Californians. But that may not be enough to turn the tide against Proposition 36, the contentious measure on the November ballot that Newsom and some other top Democrats oppose.

For that, Newsom and company have no one to blame but themselves. Had they responded more quickly to the rise in property crimes, the public might have less of an appetite for rolling back some of the elements of Proposition 47, the 2014 voter-approved initiative that downgraded certain drug and property crimes from felonies to misdemeanors.

Prop. 36 - backed by a growing coalition of law enforcement agencies, Republican lawmakers and some Democrats - takes a tougher approach, especially on repeat offenders. It includes many measures contained in the legislative package signed by Newsom, but it's much broader in scope. It increases penalties not just for thefts, but also for drug offenses. .

Newsom's office described the anti-theft bills he signed as "the most significant legislation to address property crime in modern California history." Voters should view such hyperbole with some skepticism. The 10 bills will make it easier to prosecute and punish property crimes. They would allow thefts occurring at multiple locations by the same suspect or suspects to be counted together instead of separately. That's important because, in California, a felony grand theft charge is triggered by the theft of $950 in property or more.

Prop. 36 would make a third petty theft a potential felony, which is disallowed under Prop. 47 (it requires a follow-up proposition, such as 36, to amend any of the specific sentencing reforms contained within it). Legislation can amend sentencing approaches not contained in the voter-approved measure. In addition, the bills that Newsom signed added sentencing enhancements for large-scale theft operations. They add penalties when a business is damaged during a theft and allow for the prosecution of property stolen from locked or unlocked vehicles. Targeting organized retail theft rings rather than shoplifters stealing out of need is the right approach. Yet if this legislation is so significant, why wasn't it passed months ago? Instead, Newsom and some Democratic leaders wasted time trying to kill Prop. 36 sacbee.com

   RELATED: California targets organized retail crime


California Cracking Down on Cargo Theft
"Protecting our businesses and the critical shipping routes they depend on."

Alanis' cargo theft bill signed by Governor Newsom
Assemblyman Juan Alanis' bill to provide additional resources and equipment to jurisdictions identified with high levels of cargo theft, through the California Organized Retail Crime Task Force, was signed into law by Governor Newsom on Friday. The bill went into immediate effect upon the governor's signature.

"I'm proud of the work my team and I have done to build consensus around a solution to an issue that has continued to decimate our communities," said Assemblymember Alanis. "As part of the larger bipartisan legislative retail theft package, AB 1972 moves the needle toward protecting our businesses and the critical shipping routes they depend on."

Existing law authorizes the Governor to appoint and commission individuals designated by a railroad company to serve as police officers. Existing law, until January 1, 2026, requires the Department of the California Highway Patrol to coordinate with the Department of Justice to convene a regional property crimes task force to identify geographic areas experiencing increased levels of property crimes and assist local law enforcement with resources, such as personnel and equipment.

This bill would require the task force to assist railroad police and would specify cargo theft as a property crime for consideration by the regional property crimes task force. AB 1972 was signed alongside other retail theft package bills.   cerescourier.com


More Retailers Crack Down on Unaccompanied Minors Amid Crime Surge
Area Giant stores implementing new policy on unaccompanied minors
A new policy is coming to select Giant Food locations: stores will not allow any unaccompanied minors in the evenings. The new policy states that shoppers under the age of 18 may not enter without an adult after 6 p.m. A spokesperson with Giant released the following statement:

"Giant Food has initiated a new policy at select stores that are experiencing high shrink to mitigate the unprecedented levels of product theft that have become unsustainable for our business. Starting August 22nd at select stores, shoppers under the age of 18 may not enter without an adult after 6 p.m.

"Retail theft in our market area affects everyone. It limits product availability, creates a less convenient shopping experience, and, most critically, puts our associates and customers in harm's way. Still, we continue to invest in improving safety for our associates and customers and reducing theft. At Giant Food, the well-being of our community, customers, and associates is paramount. We sincerely appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work together to create a more secure shopping environment for everyone."

Two Baltimore locations will implement the new policy, with the Waverly location (33rd Street) and the location at 5150 Sinclair Lane, starting on Aug. 22. This change comes months after the store implemented a "no bags or backpacks" policy at the same locations.

Several Giant locations in the Washington, D.C., area are also using similar policies, with some stores allowing backpacks as long as customers allow them to be searched. wbaltv.com


Product Lockups Prevent Theft But Also Lead to Sales Drop
Shoppers turn away from stores that lock up toiletries and other items due to theft

Walgreens, CVS, Target, Walmart and other stores see drop in sales after locking items in plastic cabinets

Retailers like Walgreens and CVS are losing less merchandise, but are also losing money by keeping basic toiletries like deodorant and toothpaste locked up in those plastic cabinets.

Both Walgreens and Target stores in downtown Minneapolis now lock up the majority of their toiletries. One anonymous worker at Walgreens told WCCO Radio that any toiletry item they don't lock up is almost guaranteed to be stolen, and that most of it gets resold on the street. The same worker pointed out toothpaste that was not locked up, and the shelves were virtually empty due to theft.

According to a story in Axios, secured cases can cause sales to drop 15% to 25%.

There could be a technology-based solution for stories however. CNN says stores are now testing a security tool that lets customers use their cell phone to unlock products on the shelf. It's essentially self-service for unlocking display cases in exchange for a customer's phone number. audacy.com


Shoppers Praise Anti-Theft Measures
Letter to the Editor: Retail theft is a crisis
It is very sad to see the last local Hi-School Pharmacy close. A year ago, I was shopping at Safeway in Salmon Creek. Within three minutes of entering the store, I was robbed by two women and I was targeted because I am old. I finished my shopping, got ready to pay and my purse had been stolen, so I was in a panic, everything gone in a flash, even my car keys. The credit cards were used within 15 minutes of the robbery. The video showed the two women jumping for joy as they ran out of the store.

This is not about the stand-up citizens, this is about the amount of theft that retailers have to deal with on a daily basis, which is out of control. It is the reason that products are in locked glass cases and why retail stores have to close their stores. Personally, I am glad that stores have made this decision to lock up products. I feel much safer. columbian.com


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More Retailers Invest in AI
How J.C. Penney is using AI and machine learning in its supply chain

The department store retailer is investing heavily in new technology to improve productivity and upgrade its legacy systems.

J.C. Penney is focused on protecting its future since emerging from bankruptcy under new ownership in 2020. It's in the midst of a plan to invest more than $1 billion into its business by fiscal year 2025.

One of the central pillars of the retailer's long-term improvement strategy is implementing more advanced technology, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, into its supply chain operations.

Chief Information Officer Sharmeelee Bala, who joined J.C. Penney in January 2022, has been a key leader behind the company's technology upgrade strategy, noting that such initiatives are now being looked at as enablers for the company rather than afterthoughts.

"J.C. Penney has been very strategic in ways to invest and how to invest and prioritize the investments in technology, especially," Bala told sister publication Supply Chain Dive in an interview. She added that the company is focused on improving customer and employee experience through its technology investments.

On the customer side, Bala says J.C. Penney has begun implementing newer tools, some homegrown and others from third parties, across pricing and assortment planning, among other functions. retaildive.com


Facial Recognition Boosts Security in Real Time
Facial recognition software leads to arrest at Tampa International Airport
A woman was arrested Thursday after the Transportation Security Administration's facial recognition devices detected a passenger trying to use someone else's ID and boarding pass at Tampa International Airport, the agency said.

A transportation security officer was working at Airside A when Brittany Lynn Anderson, 38, of Tampa, inserted a driver's license into the credential authentication technology machine, officials said.

The machine flagged a mismatch, leading to a manual inspection by the officer. Anderson allegedly showed the officer an ID and a Spirit Airlines boarding pass that belonged to someone else, according to an arrest report obtained by News Channel 8. She allegedly told the officer "she was going through some rough times" and "that's why she looks different" on the ID.

Anderson reportedly told the officer that her ID was expired and that she had asked a friend to purchase her ticket under someone else's name so she could fly to Las Vegas, according to the report. The boarding pass and ID card belonged to a person who is currently in jail. wfla.com


Store Traffic Rises As Retailers Cut Prices
Walmart and Target are cutting prices to entice customers

Walmart hinted that it will issue even more price reductions

Two of the biggest retailers, Target and Walmart, have recently reported a jump in traffic due to the reduction in prices in recent months.

On Wednesday, Target CEO Brian Cornell told analysts during an earnings call that the company reduced prices on about 5,000 frequently purchased items in many markets during the summer. In turn, it "saw an acceleration" in unit and dollar sales trends in these businesses in the second quarter, or the three-month period ending June 30, according to Cornell.

During the last quarter, Walmart U.S. also rolled out more than 7,200 rollbacks across categories. This includes a 35% increase in the number of rollbacks in food, which has particularly been a pain point for households. foxbusiness.com


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Know What's Leaving Your Store the Moment it Does
with CONTROLTEK's Enhanced Exit


CONTROLTEK's Enhanced Exit Solution leverages RFID technology to provide invaluable insights into store operations. Deployed with several retailers, this solution empowers you to:

  • Safeguard Merchandise: Monitor exits, high-theft areas, and unauthorized zones.

  • Enhance Security Measures: Receive real-time text message and email notifications when merchandise leaves your store.

  • Optimize Operational Efficiency: Gain visibility into inventory and streamline asset protection.

Defending Against External Threats

External threats, particularly from ORC groups, pose significant challenges. Dynamic alerting capabilities allow for swift responses to potential ORC incidents, empowering retailers to disrupt criminal activities effectively.

Enhanced Exit provides a robust defense by enabling real-time notifications based on your criteria.

  • Receive immediate alerts via email or SMS when items exit the store without being purchased.

  • Customize notifications based on your criteria. For example, be notified when:

    • Specific or high-theft items leave the store without authorization.

    • Multiple items are detected exiting simultaneously.

  • Point-of-Sale (POS) whitelisting ensures that RFID-tagged merchandise paid for at the register will not trigger an alert.

  • Effortlessly integrates with your VMS to streamline and expedite investigations.

Proactive Measures for Internal Theft

Internal theft can go undetected until significant losses occur. Enhanced Exit enables proactive measures within stores and distribution centers.

  • Real-time Alerts: Triggered when merchandise moves outside designated zones or into unauthorized areas like employee break areas, restrooms, or back-of-house exits.

  • Video Integration: Facilitate swift investigation and deterrence of future incidents by integrating with your current video monitoring system.


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Cyber Insurance Plays Key Role in Mitigating Breaches & Attacks
Insurance coverage drives cyber risk reduction for companies, researchers say

Companies with cyber coverage are better able to detect and respond to attacks, according to a Forrester report.

Companies with cyber insurance coverage are reducing risk and are more likely to detect, respond and recover from data breaches and malicious attacks, compared to organizations without coverage, according to two reports released this week.

An At-Bay commissioned survey conducted by Omdia shows cyber insurance is helping to drive proactive security measures, mitigation strategies and targeted spending. More than 7 in 10 respondents said they view cyber coverage as important or critical to their company, and reported increased spending on proactive security solutions over the past 12 months.

A separate report from Forrester showed 1 in 4 global companies with standalone cyber insurance coverage were able to detect and respond to incidents in seven days or less, compared with 19% of businesses with no coverage or 18% with cyber coverage bundled into another policy.

The reports highlight the important role insurance coverage plays in cyber mitigation efforts and risk reduction.

Companies view insurance coverage as an important factor in mitigating against data breaches, malicious attacks and maintaining business continuity. cybersecuritydive.com


BEC Attacks Exploit the 'Human Element'
Why Business Email Compromise Scams Target Valuable B2B Relationships
Email remains a cornerstone of communication, especially within business-to-business (B2B) relationships. This reliance on email, however, has also made it a prime target for savvy cybercriminals.

AdvertisementAnd with the news that Luxembourg-based chemicals and manufacturing giant Orion SA lost around $60 million after being targeted by a presumed criminal business email compromise (BEC) fraud campaign, fostering a culture of cybersecurity awareness and implementing robust verification protocols is top of mind for prevention-focused B2B buyers and suppliers.

As seen with the Orion incident, sophisticated BEC attacks exploit the trust and legitimacy that email communication carries within business relationships, leading to significant financial and reputational damage.

In a form 8-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Aug. 10, Orion's CFO Jeffrey Glajch shared that "a Company employee ... was the target of a criminal scheme that resulted in multiple fraudulently induced outbound wire transfers to accounts controlled by unknown third parties."

"The Company expects to record a one-time pre-tax charge of approximately $60 million for the unrecovered fraudulent wire transfers. ... The Company's investigation into the incident and its impacts on the Company, including its internal controls, remains ongoing. The business and operations were not affected," the filing added.

Unlike other forms of cyberattacks, BEC scams do not rely on malware or phishing links; instead, they exploit the human element by preying on the trust that exists in established business relationships. They are particularly effective in the B2B context due to the high-transaction value, complex communication chains, and global reach, as well as other factors including time sensitivity. pymnts.com


Food security:
Accelerating national protections around critical infrastructure

What might happen if our food systems were disrupted?

Proactive risk mitigation becomes increasingly important as food demand soars and technical sophistication increases. Technology, including advanced farming equipment, is necessary to counter labor shortages, higher input costs, and growing food demand, but technology also opens the threat landscape.

Why must other critical infrastructures-energy, transportation, communications-be involved in accelerating food and agriculture sector protections? If farmers can't feed plants due to contaminated water or agriculture is disrupted in a material way due to connectivity, it's a national security concern. The economy would suffer, and public health would be greatly impacted.

Private players can take steps to prioritize security measures alongside efforts with the federal government-security is everyone's concern! It's paramount that companies have up-to-date, step-by-step security and incident protocols and regularly engage in exercises to practice scenarios.  helpnetsecurity.com


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Sapphire Celebrates 10 Years of Success

Sapphire is thrilled to celebrate our 11th anniversary with you!

Over the past decade and more, Sapphire has proudly served the security needs of countless businesses across the cannabis, pawn, and jewelry industries -- and beyond.

As they reflect on this milestone, Sapphire extends their deepest gratitude to their clients, partners, and team members who have been instrumental in this journey.

Here's to continued growth and success together!


 



Top Issue Facing Cannabis Businesses: Violence & Crime
Armed Robberies Awareness and Prevention in the Cannabis Industry

How to Prevent Armed Robberies in Your Cannabis Business
 
Business owners need to identify the risk of armed robberies in their cannabis business. Owners must determine the estimated value of inventory products and the average amount of cash that will be on hand at any time to decide if the business is "high risk". The location of the store or facility is also a consideration. If the area is considered "high crime" or if neighboring businesses have experienced a history of robberies or thefts, this could increase the business' risk of incurring an incident.

AdvertisementTo accommodate this increased risk, business owners should increase security measures at their facility, such as installing more security equipment, contracting with a security guard company, or hiring a security expert to conduct a risk assessment to determine the specific risks for the business. Security risk assessments should be completed during the pre-inspection phase, after the build-out concludes, and annually after that. This can include analyzing 3-5 years of crime data for the property and surrounding area, noting robberies, burglaries, nearby instances of civil unrest, gang-related incidents, and other violent crimes.

How to Respond to an Armed Robbery

If an armed robbery occurs at the business, thoroughly vetted and trained employees will know that the business values its employees' safety over replaceable things like products, or cash. Employees should know not to panic, make sudden moves, or attempt to subdue the robber. In the interest of safety, employees should comply with the robber's demands. Employees should not offer any additional information, conversation, cash, or products. Playing the hero can quickly worsen the situation as a confrontation with the robber increases the chances of an adverse reaction. The goal of responding to an armed robbery should be to get the robber out of the premises as quickly as possible. 

The Importance of Preventing Armed Robberies

Cannabis businesses can be appealing targets for criminals since they operate mostly on cash. Business owners should evaluate the store's security plan and standard operating procedures to look for ways to improve the security at the facility and may seek out security consultation to reevaluate the store's security. Cannabis business owners should also meet with their employees to provide additional training and ask for employees' input on the store's security and safety measures. sapphirerisk.com


'You Can't Beat the Government'
Can a Weed Hustler Go Legit?

A trip through the wild, winding world of New York City's legal (and not-so-legal) cannabis market

MY INITIATION INTO the cannabis trade began in a middle school bathroom. Dime bags led to ounces, which led to pounds, and in my early twenties, my partner "SOME" and I were doing Canadian border crossings and road trips from Northern California to New York City, where we landed loads off Arthur Avenue in the Bronx.

It was a side hustle that quickly became a main hustle when I realized that journalism and documentary filmmaking were not-for-profit endeavors. Some people have a trust fund - I had a weed fund. It afforded me the ability to create art at my own leisure.

I built delivery services from the ground up, handing out cards in Tompkins Square Park while walking my American bulldog, Danny DeVito. On and off for more than a decade, my team and I carved thousands of miles through New York City's streets on two wheels, green-grid cyclists serving up that Sour Diesel. When New York state legalized cannabis possession in 2021, I was among the first to transition to a gray-market retail business. It was always meant to be a temporary venture - as the city announced the opening of the first licensed stores, I resigned myself to the fact that the end of prohibition was here. Like my grandmother Mary Kelly Bulger used to say, "You can't beat the government."  rollingstone.com


In Case You Missed It
Top 5 Cannabis Security and Surveillance Violations
How do cannabis businesses fail with security and surveillance requirements? Learn from cannabis compliance inspections and inventory audits today. Use your own business data to make better decisions. Here's the Global Go Cloud Top 5 cannabis violation list for security and surveillance requirements:

1. All security cameras do not have a clear, unobstructed view of all licensed premise activity where cannabis is moved or stored.

2. The licensee is missing security records for facility access and maintenance of the DVR system.

3. The time and date stamp for the surveillance system is inaccurate.

4. One or more cameras are inoperable or do not record all activity as required.

5. The licensed operator does not meet the minimum requirements for video surveillance retention or the system is inoperable
. sapphirerisk.com


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The FTC's New Crackdown of Fake Reviews
In Case You Missed It: We'll pay you to give our new rule a good review
The FTC issued a new rule striking against the persistent problem of fake and false consumer reviews and testimonials. Consumers should be able to trust the authenticity of feedback they read, hear, or see about a product or service. But digital content - including reviews and testimonials - has always been easy to fake, and with generative AI tools it's now even easier. That makes our new rule even more significant.

Fake reviews and testimonials have polluted the marketplace. They harm the many consumers relying on them to pick products and providers, subverting people's ability to make informed decisions. They also hurt competitors who work hard to comply with the law.

The FTC has challenged illegal practices regarding reviews and testimonials for several decades. Along with numerous law enforcement actions, we've also issued guidance to help businesses do the right thing. We're not alone. Other regulators in the states and abroad have been trying hard to attack the problem. And whether protected from liability or not, online marketplaces and social media companies also have a crucial role to play, and they could and should do more to stem the tide of deceptive commercial conduct that they've allowed to fester on their platforms.

But altogether it has not been enough. That's why, in 2022, we started the process for developing a new federal rule spelling out clearly deceptive practices in this area, authorizing courts to impose civil penalties for knowing violations, strengthening our enforcement actions, and imposing a deterrent effect on bad actors. The final Rule on the Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials reflects the great benefits of the public comment process. We heard a broad range of perspectives from consumers, small businesses, advocacy organizations, trade associations, review platform operators, researchers, and others with an interest in the area. As a result of their comments, we've made some clarifications and adjustments to the initially proposed version of the rule, which you can read all about in the lengthy statement accompanying the new rule.

Just as originally intended, the new rule remains focused on fighting clearly deceptive practices involving reviews and testimonials and not burdening honest businesses. Any deceptive or unfair practice involving reviews or testimonials which the rule does not cover is still subject to the FTC Act. ftc.gov


Investigation Into Amazon Driver Killing
Amazon delivery driver killed during 'vanjacking'
A delivery driver has been killed as he tried to stop a thief stealing his van in Leeds. The victim was found seriously injured in Heights Drive, Wortley, just before 19:00 BST on Tuesday, and later died.

West Yorkshire Police said the van was driven off at speed with the man "still partly inside the passenger door". The courier, aged in his 40s, had returned to his Ford Transit after delivering an Amazon package nearby.

Detectives said the victim had dropped a parcel off at a house half a mile away in Alliance Street around 15 minutes earlier, then returned to discover the attempted vanjacking. As the thief drove away at speed, with the courier in the door, the van struck two parked cars on Heights Drive and the man was left at the junction of Heights Way and Heights Bank.

Members of the public gave first aid and the Transit was recovered about four miles away in Highlands Walk, Belle Isle, a short time later. bbc.com


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Torrance, CA: Nearly $400,000 in stolen retail merchandise recovered following arrests in Southern California
Three people have been charged with stealing nearly $400,000 in goods and selling counterfeit items at a swap meet in Southern California, a California Highway Patrol taskforce announced on Tuesday. Jose Cuadra, 41, was charged with two felony counts of receiving stolen property, one felony count of organized retail theft in concert with two or more persons and one felony count of the manufacture and sale of counterfeit mark. Cuadra was arrested at his Los Angeles home after investigators with the California Highway Patrol's Organized Retail Crime Taskforce identified him as the leader of the fence operation, or an operation that deals in stolen goods. The stolen merchandise was being sold at an "open-air market in Torrance."  vcstar.com


Boston, MA: Update: Man sentenced to prison for stealing $32,000 in merchandise from Gucci store at Wrentham outlets
A Washington, D.C., man was sentenced Tuesday in federal court in Boston to stealing $32,000 worth of merchandise from a Gucci store in Massachusetts back in 2021. Linworth Hayes Crawford III, 30, was sentenced in U.S. District Court to eight months in federal prison, to be followed by two years of supervised release. He must also pay $32,000 in restitution to the Gucci store at the Wrentham Village Premium Outlets. He had pleaded not guilty in February to one count of conspiracy to transport stolen goods in interstate commerce and one count of interstate transportation of stolen goods. Prosecutors say on the night of Sept. 16, 2021, Crawford and several other co-defendants traveled from the Washington, D.C., area to the Wrentham outlets and smashed the glass front door of the Gucci store, stealing $32,000 in high-end merchandise, including handbags, duffle bags, backpacks and sunglasses. The day after the theft, one of the co-defendants allegedly posted on his Instagram account that he had Gucci bags available for sale. Images of the bags appeared to be identical to the ones stolen from the Wrentham store.  nbcboston.com


Las Cruces, NM: Las Cruces business steals more than $8K of merchandise as part of retail crime operation
A woman was recently arrested after a Las Cruces business was discovered to be running an organized retail crime operation that stole more than $8,000 in merchandise, according to the Las Cruces Police Department. The woman was charged under the state's Organized Retail Crime Act after investigators executed search warrants where merchandise that was stolen had been sold or stored as part of an organized retail crime operation run through a local business, police said. The woman has not been identified and the business involved will also not be identified as the investigation is ongoing, police said. The recovered stolen property included clothing, cleaning supplies, health and beauty supplies, hardware, electronics, general household goods and building supplies. Police say the investigation began in May with the Police Department's Community Outreach and Street Crimes units and agents with Homeland Security investigators and loss prevention investigators from retail stores.  ktsm.com


Warrington Township, PA: New Jersey Woman Charged In Theft Of $1200 of Cosmetics from Target

Seven Hills, OH: Man gets take sign, caught stealing $1,000 worth of baseball cards

The Woodlands,TX: 5 Burglars caught on video ramming stolen car into entrance of gun shop in The Woodlands

Kitchner, ON, Canada: Thieves record themselves stealing $900 worth of cosmetics in Guelph
 



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Shootings & Deaths


Kansas City, MO: 1 person fatally shot Wednesday at Northland Walmart
An argument between two people led to a fatal shooting Wednesday afternoon in the parking lot of a Northland Walmart. The shooting happened at about 4:20 p.m. in the parking lot of the store at 8551 N. Boardwalk Avenue. The victim and suspect got into an argument, which led to the victim being shot at least one time, police said. The victim was declared dead at an area hospital. Off-duty officers working at the store were able to alert other officers, and a suspect was quickly arrested, police said. Homicide detectives and crime scene technicians were on the scene Wednesday evening gathering evidence. The store closed for the day after the shooting.  kshb.com


Los Angeles, CA: 2 men shot and killed at South Los Angeles smoke shop
Police investigate the scene at a smoke shop in South Los Angeles, where two men were shot and killed late on the night of Aug. 19, 2024.KCAL News. Officers responded to a call just before 10 p.m. about a shooting at the store located in the 8600 block of Figueroa Street, where they found two victims suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. The victims, who were 39 and 28, were not conscious or breathing when officers arrived, police said. First responders with the Los Angeles Fire Department later pronounced them dead at the scene. They were inside the shop near South LA's Westmont neighborhood when the suspects entered and opened fire, shooting multiple rounds, LAPD said. The suspects fled the scene in a vehicle, according to LAPD, and remained at large the following day.  cbsnews.com


San Leandro, CA: 7-Eleven clerk shot, hospitalized in San Leandro store robbery
A 7-Eleven employee was shot in the stomach during a store robbery early Wednesday morning. The San Leandro Police Department said the robbery occurred at a 7-Eleven store on Williams Street and San Leandro Boulevard at about 5:15 a.m. San Leandro police received calls of shots fired and that a 7-Eleven store clerk had been shot. Responding police officers arrived to find the store clerk suffering from a gunshot wound to the stomach. Initial investigations allowed police to assume the shooting happened following an attempted robbery. Police said the alleged robber tried to rob the store clerk and that he and the store clerk got into "a brief struggle" before the suspect shot the clerk in the stomach.  yahoo.com


Philadelphia, PA: 4 shot outside West Philadelphia convenience store
Police are investigating a quadruple shooting that happened outside a West Philadelphia convenience store Wednesday night. It was close to 11 p.m. on Lancaster Avenue, near Fairmount Avenue, when police said gunmen ran down the block and fired dozens of shots at a group standing by the store entrance. The unidentified shooters got away. A motive was not immediately clear, police said. Responding officers and medics initially found three wounded men at the scene and took them to the hospital. Later, another victim showed up at the hospital. All four were in critical condition but were expected to survive. Police plan to canvass the neighborhood for surveillance footage. No one has been arrested.  audacy.com


San Diego, CA: Store owner fires shot to stop smash-and-grab robbery
On Tuesday someone attempted a smash-and-grab robbery at KZ Jewelry Designs in Rancho Bernardo. So the owner grabbed a gun and fired a shot into the ceiling to scare him off. According to San Diego Police, the robbery attempt happened at 4:45 Tuesday when JZ Jewelry Designs was still open. The owners snapped videos showing glass all over the store, and the hammer used to smash it. Security camera images show the would-be thief wearing a black ski mask.  10news.com
 



Robberies, Incidents & Thefts


New York, NY: 6-Man Crew Nabbed, Pulled Off 40 Burglaries Across NYC
A group of thieves responsible for as many as 40 burglaries throughout New York City have been apprehended and are facing charges. The final member of the crew, Jose Montenegro, 39, was arrested last Friday, police announced. Authorities had been slowly taking down the crew, beginning with the arrests of Alexandar Medine, 52, and Steven Perez, 35. Ivelisse Rodriguez, 32, Isaaahiah Rodriguez, 22 and Jesse Pinales, 30, were arrested last Wednesday, police said. The six men face numerous burglary charges, police sa id. The thieves mostly targeted laundromats and other businesses in Queens, Brooklyn and the Bronx, police said. The robbery spree began back in March, with the most recent incident believed to have taken place in June, police said.  patch.com


Omaha, NE: Omaha Crime Stoppers: How a message on a cellphone led to the robbery of a tobacco store
A message on a cellphone led to the robbery of an Omaha tobacco store. The suspect walked into the store just north of 108th and Blondo streets on Aug. 12, and threw a cellphone onto the counter. According to the police report, a message on the phone said that the woman had a knife and a gun. She even showed that message to another worker. After a short discussion, she took her phone back. Then she climbed over the counter and went to work. She took her time rifling through the glass cabinets, and it appeared like she knew exactly which products she wanted.  ketv.com


Denver, CO: 4 Venezuelan nationals indicted on federal charges in Denver jewelry store robbery
Four Venezuelan nationals were indicted on federal charges in connection with an armed jewelry store heist in Denver in June, the United States Attorney for the District of Colorado announced Wednesday. A federal grand jury indicted Oswaldo Lozada-Solis, 23; Jesus Daniel Lara Del Toro, 20; and Jean Franco Torres-Roman, 21, on charges of armed robbery and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence. The video player is currently playing an ad. You can skip the ad in 5 sec with a mouse or keyboard A fourth suspect, Edwuimar Nazareth Colina-Romero, 18, was charged with transporting stolen goods and possession of stolen goods. According to the indictment, on the afternoon of June 24, the armed suspects entered the Joyeria El Ruby Jewelry Store on West 38th Avenue in Denver, allegedly struck several employees with their weapons, and took a large amount of gold and jewelry. All four were later located in the El Paso, Texas area.  denver7.com

 

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C-Store - San Leandro, CA - Armed Robbery / Clerk wounded
C-Store - Baltimore, MD - Armed Robbery
C-Store - Washington DC - Armed Robbery
C-Store - Akron, OH -Armed Robbery
C-Store - El Paso, TX - Robbery
C-Store - Tampa, FL - Armed Robbery
Guns - The Woodlands, TX- Burglary
Jewelry - San Diego, CA - Robbery / shots fired
Jewelry - Stockton, CA - Burglary
Jewelry - Lansing, MI -Robbery
Jewelry - Glendale, AZ - Robbery
Jewelry - Jackson, NJ - Burglary
Jewelry - Harriman, NY - Robbery
Jewelry - San Bernardino, CA - Burglary
Restaurant-San Jose,CA - Burglary
Tobacco - Los Angeles, CA - Armed Robbery / 2 cust killed
Tobacco - Omaha, NE - Armed Robbery
Tobacco - Goldsboro, NC - Robbery      

 

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