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ISCPO Appoints Two Members to its Board of Directors

The International Supply Chain Protection Organization (ISCPO) welcomes Marlene Weber and Jason Rowland to its Board.

Dallas, TX (Sept 9, 2024) --The International Supply Chain Protection Organization (ISCPO.org) announced today two new additions to its Board of Directors: Marlene Weber - Vice President of Loss Prevention for Williams-Sonoma and Jason Rowland - Risk and Compliance Officer North America for Asendia USA.

Marlene Weber is Vice President of Loss Prevention for Williams-Sonoma, Inc., a multi-channel specialty retailer of high-quality products for the home and a Fortune 500 company. Marlene leads a team of professionals who are dedicated to protecting the assets, profitability, and the safety of the Company. She has 25 years of loss prevention experience and is responsible for 16 different countries, 600 store locations, 12 distribution sites with 16 million in combined square footage, 2 manufacturing locations and 50 hubs for final mile delivery. She oversees in every aspect of Williams-Sonoma's operations from sourcing to logistics, to distribution, to the stores, to the Company's delivery of goods in the customer's home. She and her team are focused on the customer's experience.

Also joining the ISCPO Board is Jason Rowland, who Jason Rowland is the Risk and Compliance Officer for North America at Asendia, where he leads all compliance and loss prevention initiatives. Before joining Asendia, Jason spent eleven years with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, most recently serving as a Lead Transportation Security Inspector. In this role, he became a subject matter expert in the federal regulation of passenger and cargo air transportation. Jason was also responsible for training new inspectors and fostering the next generation of regulators for the DHS Office of Security Operations, earning the "Inspector of the Year" award in 2015. He additionally led a team of Behavior Detection Officers, specializing in Behavioral Analysis. He is also the founder of JR Security Consultants, a compliance consulting firm specializing in helping companies navigate regulatory burdens in the aviation and international logistics sectors.

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The U.S. Crime Surge
The Retail Impact


Theft Down 6% Nationwide in 2024
Real-Time Crime Index Shows Nationwide Trends

The Real-Time Crime Index launched recently with data from more than 300 agencies nationwide. It's designed to show national crime trends as they develop from as many agencies as possible with as little lag as possible.

This category includes "the unlawful taking, carrying, leading, or riding away of property from the possession or constructive possession of another. Examples are thefts of bicycles, motor vehicle parts and accessories, shoplifting, pocket-picking, or the stealing of any property or article that is not taken by force and violence or by fraud. Attempted larcenies are included. Embezzlement, confidence games, forgery, check fraud, etc., are excluded."

The RTCI is a sample of reported crime data from hundreds of law enforcement agencies nationwide which mimics national crime trends with as little lag and the most accuracy possible. Crime statistics are inexact, but sampling agencies in this way is a proven method for accurately measuring trends while waiting for national crime estimates published each year. Standardizing the offenses collected and time periods measured from hundreds of agencies makes it possible to evaluate trends up or down as they develop.

Not all crimes are reported to police, and the RTCI can only measure those offenses that are reported to police. Crime data is inherently imprecise with frequent (usually small) variations between different data sources. This methodology is designed to ensure that crime trends are being captured accurately even if the exact figures reported either publicly by an agency or by the FBI may differ depending on the available data source  realtimecrimeindex.com


Using AI to Fight Gift Fraud & ORC
Retailers Adopt Advanced Tech to Thwart Gift Card Fraud, Organized Retail Crime
Gift card fraud is a pervasive challenge. In 2023, gift card-related fraud comprised $217 million of the record-high $10 billion in funds lost from scams nationwide. In 2023, gift card sales topped nearly $200 billion in the U.S., and about 50 percent of U.S. consumers said they planned to buy gift cards due to their convenience.

However, this convenience factor also plays right into the hands of scammers, allowing them to bypass traditional fraud-prevention methods such as address verification and delivery. According to a 2022 survey conducted by AARP, the American Association of Retired Persons, 34 percent of U.S. adults said they or someone they know had been targeted by scams seeking payment by gift card. Of those who were targeted, 24 percent followed through by purchasing gift cards and sharing the activation numbers with a scammer. A quarter of respondents said they'd given or received gift cards that had been drained of funds.

Publicly Accessible Information and Data Analytics to the Rescue

With the increasing proliferation and sophistication of scammers, a growing number of retailers are leveraging publicly available information (PAI) and analytics to surface key insights for threat detection. Retailers are empowered to vastly improve the monitoring and analysis of gift card transaction patterns, identifying anomalies, and implementing proactive measures to prevent fraudulent activities before they impact retailers and customers.

Advanced artificial intelligence and analytics help identify fraudsters, particularly when they're working in tandem with others, by tracking suspicious activities and mitigating risks to help safeguard the integrity of gift card programs and fight the growing scourge of gift card fraud.

By leveraging publicly available and difficult-to-obtain data, together with analytics, brands can surface relevant threat detection insights to stay ahead of quickly evolving fraud tactics. The AI quickly seizes on evolving threat patterns to recognize current as well as shifting fraud schemes.

Retailers need this type of comprehensive approach in their efforts to battle scammers, who continue to refine their own attacks to drain gift cards and commit other types of fraud. They also need to lean into PAI and analytics, in conjunction with existing security operations and investigations, to safeguard the integrity of their gift card programs and to demonstrate their commitment to customers, reinforcing brand trust. mytotalretail.com


Fighting the Sale of Stolen Goods Online
Rep. Spanberger presses online retailers on counter retail-theft measures
Virginia Democratic Rep. Abigail Spanberger sent letters to several prominent online retailers Monday seeking "information on their efforts to curb the resale of stolen goods."

Those who participate in organized retail and cargo theft will often resell those items online in third-party marketplaces like Amazon, eBay and Facebook Marketplace - and that crime has a cost that is ultimately passed on in part to the consumer.

"In Virginia, $1.3 billion in merchandise is stolen annually - contributing to more than 12,000 lost jobs and more than $80 million in lost tax revenue," according to a press release from Spanberger's office.

That's why Virginia passed a law in 2023 ratcheting up the penalties for organized retail crime. Congress also passed the Integrity, Notification, and Fairness in Online Retail Marketplaces for Consumers Act last year.

The Virginia law made it a class 3 felony for anyone caught conspiring or acting with others to steal more than $5,000 of retail product within 90 days. The INFORM Consumers Act requires "online marketplaces to collect, verify, and disclose certain information about high-volume third-party sellers offering new or unused consumer products" and to shut down seller accounts that don't provide the requested information.

Spanberger, in her letters, requested information on how online retailers track and respond to suspicious activity that could result from organized retail or supply chain crime. "Organized retail crime (ORC) and cargo theft continues to skyrocket, and it is evident that stopping these criminal enterprises will require the full cooperation of all impacted parties," said Spanberger.

The Virginia Retail Federation supported her efforts. thecentersquare.com

   Read Rep. Spanberger's official post here


 'Everything is a Retail Theft Bill'
What drove Calif. Democrats to seek stiff bills on retail theft? Experts explain
The changes across the retail landscape have contributed to fierce debates in the California Legislature over how to combat retail theft. Lawmakers introduced bills cracking down on so-called smash-and-grabs in past legislative sessions, but this year has drawn intense attention in a Legislature seeking to increase penalties for shoplifters.

Rachel Michelin, the president of the California Retailers Association, encountered roadblock after roadblock as she attempted to persuade lawmakers to enact solutions for retail theft over legislative sessions in years past.

Her efforts grew futile, and she turned to Newsom to devote resources to combating what she saw as an increasing problem. But this year proved different.

"We went from 'Couldn't get anything done,' to now, 'Everything is a retail theft bill,'" Michelin said, noting her trade group nearly couldn't "keep up" as lawmakers requested the group's endorsement of bills.

Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, D-Hollister, cemented retail theft's prominence by creating a select committee focused on studying the cause behind it. The urgency grows as an initiative to repeal portions of Proposition 47 is headed to voters' ballots and Democrats are in talks to add amendments to bills hoping to repeal the referendum.

Lawmakers last month sent 10 bills, addressing various components of retail theft, to Newsom's desk. But how did the California Legislature arrive at this junction? Criminal justice experts pointed to a number of factors. postguam.com


California's Prop 36 Would Beef Up Theft Penalties
Prop 36 explained: Toughening up consequences for hard drug and theft crimes in California
Proposition 36 asks California voters to broadly increase the penalties for fentanyl dealers and theft crimes by reclassifying some that are currently misdemeanors as felonies. The measure attempts to undo parts of Proposition 47, which voters approved a decade ago, that loosened the penalties around the crimes.

The issue has divided Democrats, with several mayors and district attorneys backing the measure, while California's top Democratic leaders have been trying to fight this measure since the start of the year. Gov. Gavin Newsom, Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas and Senate Pro Tem Mike McGuire have all repeatedly stated they do not think Prop 47 needs change.

They first tried to negotiate it off the ballot by introducing several proposals to crack down on organized theft rings. Legislative leaders tried to say their proposed laws would have legally clashed with Prop 36 to justify a move that would have canceled those organized theft laws if voters approved this measure. Democratic legislative leaders scrapped the plan and eventually passed the proposals.

Gov. Newsom also made a last-minute attempt to get a competing crime measure on the November ballot but ended up canceling the effort.  kcra.com


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Top Retail Execs Seeing Shorter Tenures as Boards Lose Patience
Retail, consumer CEOs see shorter tenures as boards act more quickly
When two of the most powerful brands in retail and packaged foods last month ousted their CEOs, it signaled corporate boards are more ready to toss top executives before activist investors tell them to act.

The tenure for U.S. retail and packaged goods company CEOs has this year on average been about 7 months shorter than chiefs who were in office in 2024 in the autos, finance, tech and manufacturing industries, data to August 31 from executive compensation research firm Equilar show.

And now, their time in the top job may be shrinking as consumers buying iced lattes, chocolate bars and detergent become pickier, leaving companies with less time to innovate and demonstrate performance. At the same time, corporate directors are quicker to act, bankers, lawyers and academics say, forcing CEOs to deliver quickly or face an abrupt exit.

"There is a fresh lack of patience at the board level," said Jim Rossman, global head of shareholder advisory at Barclays, opens new tab. "With the COVID-19 pandemic behind us and some stronger economic data, there is plenty to judge a CEO's management abilities by and if they aren't performing they are out."

Consumer packaged goods and retail chiefs to August 31 have held the top job for 7.7 years on average, according to Equilar, which tracks Russell 3000 companies. This compares with other big industries like finance CEOs who had their jobs 10 years on average, and tech CEOs who lasted nearly 9 years on average, Equilar data shows. reuters.com


Is the Post-COVID Shopping Boom Finally Over?
America's shopping spree is over and retailers are facing a new world of cautious consumers

America's post-pandemic shopping boom appears to be winding down.

America's wild, multi-year shopping spree has come to an end - and retailers who got used to Americans dropping cash on just about everything are in a tough spot.

Companies are now grappling with the emergence of a more price-conscious consumer than they have seen in years. Many people have drawn down their excess savings from the pandemic and are becoming painfully aware of the accumulated price increases, even as inflation has come down from multi-decade highs seen in the middle of 2022.

According to a survey conducted by McKinsey & Company, 76% of US consumers said they expected to "trade down" over the third quarter, which includes things like delaying purchases, searching for discounts, or opting for a buy now, pay later plan at checkout.

It's not that Americans have stopped spending. US retail sales came in stronger than expected in July, with Americans spending more overall compared to the prior month, according to Census data. But consumers are flashing signs that they're way more eager to bargain hunt, and more picky on what they splurge on, according to Ted Rossman, a senior industry analyst at Bankrate.  businessinsider.com


Ranking Best Retail Workplaces
Wegmans ranks #1 on Fortune's 'Best Workplaces in Retail'
Wegmans has ranked first on the 2024 "Best Workplaces in Retail" list. The list comes from Fortune, who analyzed survey responses from thousands of employees in the retail industry.

This has been the ninth time that Wegmans has scored at the top of the list. Last year, the grocery store chain ranked fourth place on Fortune's "100 Best Companies to Work For" list.

In a statement, Colleen Wegman, the President and CEO of Wegmans Food Markets, shared the most important thing to consider when serving the community.

"We believe the best way to serve our communities, is by taking care of our people," Wegman said. "We are so proud to celebrate nine years of this honor together and thank our people and our customers for making it possible."

Wegmans beat out Sheetz and Target, which came in second and third place respectively on the list. rochesterfirst.com


GameStop eyes more store closures as sales fall 31%

A store optimization review is underway as the video game retailer continues to face significant obstacles.

As part of a store portfolio optimization review, GameStop said it is identifying stores for closure. That move "may result in the closure of a larger number of stores than we have closed in the past few years." retaildive.com


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Senior LP & AP Jobs Market

Divisional Director, Loss Prevention (Stores) job posted for Tractor Supply in Nashville/Brentwood, TN
The Divisional Director for Loss Prevention (Stores) is responsible for supervision of multiple regional loss prevention managers throughout the country to include staffing, development, performance oversight and budgeting for the assigned regions. This position will develop, maintain and manage exception-based reporting review for the regional loss prevention manager team and drive shrink reduction initiatives in all stores. tractorsupply.careers


Loss Prevention Director job posted for Rent One in St. Louis, MO
The Loss Prevention Director is on the front line of defence to identify and prevent theft of cash and merchandise. A great Loss Prevention Director is driven, has outstanding analytical skills, and is not afraid to dig in and find the truth. This position is never boring and requires extensive travel (4 to 5 days a week) throughout Rent One and RNR stores. indeed.com
 




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Talent Shortage is a Top Hurdle for CISOs
Cyber Staffing Shortages Remain CISOs' Biggest Challenge

Besides operational issues connected to a talent shortage, the cost of running security platforms - and their training costs - also keeps CISOs up at night.

While SecOps leaders face a variety of challenges in their roles, the two biggest standouts are the difficulty navigating the skills gap in the cyber field and the challenge of operating and investigating commonly used tools.

Researchers at Command Zero have released a report on challenges that chief information security officers (CISOs) and other leaders face, with data collected through hundreds of detailed interviews with cybersecurity professionals from 15 industries. The researchers argue that over the past 40 years, certain innovations have been markers for waves of "digital innovation," such as the creation of the Internet, cellphones, and cloud computing. Now, the latest wave of innovation comes in the form of artificial intelligence (AI). In all of these arenas, the advantages they provide come with deep security challenges.

Where's the Talent When You Need It?

The primary and seemingly obvious challenge is the skills shortage in cybersecurity, for all disciplines, but especially in the area of cyber investigations, according to the report.

This is likely because the average cyber investigator must meet extensive requirements to be qualified for such a position. According to the researchers, these kinds of analysts need to be "subject matter experts" when it comes to analysis and have administrator-level knowledge of data sources.  darkreading.com


IT Security Spending Surges
Security budgets continue modest growth, but staff hiring slows considerably, research finds

The report by IANS Research and Artico Search shows security priorities are clashing with economic realities.

AdvertisementSecurity budgets have grown about 8% in 2024, marking a modest increase from the 6% growth in 2023, according to a report released Thursday from IANS Research and Artico Search. The average growth rates are down considerably from prior years, when security budgets rose 16% in 2021 and 17% in 2022.

Security budgets as a percentage of IT spending is up considerably compared to prior years, according to the survey of 750 CISOs, 681 of which responded to budget questions. The report found security represents 13.2% of overall IT spending in 2024, compared with 8.6% of overall IT spending in 2020.

Hiring has slowed considerably in recent years. Security staffs grew 12% in 2024, a big drop off when compared to the 31% growth in 2022 and 16% increase in 2023.

Companies are up against competing priorities as security teams are leading the charge to protect organizations from malicious attacks with sophisticated tools and improved cyber hygiene. At the same time, companies have been struggling to manage overall expenses due to ongoing concerns about the economy.

Security is often one of those areas where leaders are asked to deliver better protection from outside threats, however they aren't always provided enough tools or expertise to make that happen. cybersecuritydive.com


New And Dangerous Android Attack Warning Issued
Security researchers have uncovered a new and dangerous Android hacking campaign, and this one is also highly inventive. Targeting a 12-word phrase, the SpyAgent malware disguises itself as one of 280 apps so far and uses optical character recognition technology during the devious attacks. Fall victim to a successful compromise, and it could be very costly as these hackers are after your money. forbes.com


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Protecting Cannabis Retailers
3 Ways Video Monitoring Can Keep Cannabis Retail in Business
While many states have legalized its sale in retail dispensaries, cannabis is still a drug. Because of that, there is a higher risk of criminal activity at a retail cannabis dispensary than at other types of retail establishments. There are also strict state regulations for sellers with fines for non-compliance.

To help combat threats and avoid penalties, many professionals in this industry are discovering the value of remote monitoring. Here are three ways remote video monitoring can help keep your cannabis business running smoothly.

1. It protects your marijuana plants and dispensary inventory

AdvertisementYour inventory is a desirable target, both to professional thieves and the customers who come into your dispensary to shop. Yet, statistics have shown that the biggest threat to cannabis plants, pipes, edibles, and other assets is your personnel. According to MJBizDaily, up to 90% of product theft can be attributed to employees.

Remote video monitoring can reduce this risk factor by keeping inventory, cash, and products in view at all times. When customers and employees know that they are on video, they may also be less likely to commit illegal actions. Proactive video monitoring takes this one step further, with audio interventions from trained experts who can speak directly to the would-be thief, stopping them in their tracks and preventing the theft.

2. It keeps personnel and customers safe

Any criminal activity brings with it a risk factor for people as well. Burglars, thieves, and others intent on doing harm, may also create a violent presence in your dispensary or grow facility. Remote video monitoring delivers the same preventive assistance as it does against theft, helping to ensure the safety of your customers and your employees. Further, video can provide evidence to law enforcement to help identify the perpetrator if an incident does occur.

3. It helps maintain compliance with state laws

With these strict regulations, your remote video monitoring provider must have deep expertise in the laws in your state to ensure you don't incur expensive fines or fees for compliance shortfalls relating to video surveillance.

In conclusion, there is an incredible opportunity right now in the cannabis industry. But with this incredible opportunity also comes tremendous risk due to the nature of the products and the fact that it is still primarily a cash business. Growers and retail owners need to protect themselves from threats by working with a remote video monitoring vendor with expertise in the cannabis industry. sapphirerisk.com



Reducing Cannabis Hazards
OSHA emphasis program targets Colorado cannabis industry
A new Local Emphasis Program from OSHA is aimed at identifying and reducing workplace hazards associated with cannabis processing, growing, cultivation and product manufacturing.

The LEP - slated to remain in effect through July 18, 2029 - applies to facilities involved with cannabis operations under the oversight of the Denver and Englewood, CO, area offices.

"Activities such as extraction and production of concentrates involve the use of flammable liquids and have resulted in serious injuries to employees from burns and explosions," OSHA says. "Other hazards such as electrical issues, exposure to hazardous chemicals and unguarded machinery are also prevalent."

Agency outreach efforts will include training sessions with stakeholders and electronic information sharing via newsletters. Enforcement activities may involve programmed inspections and review of various activities, such as the evaluation of working conditions, records, and safety and health programs. safetyandhealthmagazine.com


Lansing, MI: Two suspects sought in armed robbery, shooting at cannabis store
Lansing police are searching for two suspects involved in an armed robbery turned shooting at a cannabis store overnight. An employee of the store was shot once but their injuries are non-life-threatening.  fox32chicago.com



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The Amazon Union Fight Continues
Amazon challenges US labor board's structure in lawsuit over union election
Amazon.com, opens new tab sued a U.S. labor board on Thursday, accusing it of illegally interfering in a union election at a New York City warehouse and claiming the agency's structure violates the U.S. Constitution.

The lawsuit filed in San Antonio, Texas, federal court seeks to block the National Labor Relations Board from deciding a case that could force Amazon to bargain with the union, which won a 2022 election at the warehouse in Staten Island.

The labor board last week upheld the results of the election, rejecting Amazon's claims that it was tainted by demonstrations held by workers and union organizers and that board officials who oversaw the voting were biased toward the union.

Amazon's lawsuit says the board's in-house enforcement proceedings violate the constitutional separation of powers and the company's right to a jury trial. Nearly 20 other companies including rocket maker SpaceX, Starbucks and Trader Joe's have made similar claims against the board in pending lawsuits and administrative cases.

The NLRB issued scores of complaints accusing Amazon of illegal union-busting tactics during those campaigns, including firing union supporters, making threats, holding mandatory anti-union meetings, and refusing to bargain with the Staten Island union. Amazon has denied wrongdoing.

That included a rare lawsuit the board filed in New York federal court on the eve of the Staten Island election accusing Amazon of illegally firing a pro-union worker. In Thursday's lawsuit, Amazon claims that the labor board "interfered with the free and fair choice of the employee voters" by suing the company. reuters.com


The FTC and fake reviews
Are you sick of trying to figure out which Amazon review is real and which are fake? In the world of online shopping and selling, customer reviews can often make the difference in which product to buy and which to ignore.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is taking decisive action to combat the pervasive issue of fake reviews on online shopping platforms. This problem, which has plagued retailers like Amazon and Walmart since the inception of e-commerce, has only grown more challenging with the rise of AI-generated reviews.

A recent analysis revealed that nearly half of all Amazon reviews are either fake or incentivized, prompting the FTC to introduce new regulations. These rules aim to penalize businesses that engage in deceptive practices related to product reviews.  wpsdlocal6.com


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Bend, OR: 22 arrested in Organized Retail theft ring; suspected ring leader charged
Nearly two-dozen people were arrested in an organized retail theft ring that involved at least 25 theft and shoplifting cases throughout Bend, police said Tuesday. A Bend man, suspected being the ring leader, has been charged. The known cases happened in late 2023 and early 2024. Victimized stores included Fred Meyer, Walmart, Winco, Dick's Sporting Goods, Sunglass Hut and Sportsman's Warehouse, with a total of $22,000 in merchandise stolen. It's believed there may be more victims. Roger Rodriguez Molina, 29, was charged by a grand jury with three counts of first-degree organized retail theft, a Class B felony, Bend Police Communications Manger Sheila Miller said in statement. The investigation started in January with a shoplifting case at Winco. Five suspects were involved, but police could only identify Molina and another person. As police reviewed prior cases to see if they could identify the other suspects, they were able to connect multiple shoplifting and theft calls related to the Winco case, Miller said. "Using video surveillance, officers were able to identify patterns, behaviors and tactics that indicate d the thefts were planned and organized," Miller said. Thirty-one suspects were involved, ranging in age from 15 to 46, Miller said. Twenty-two were arrested. Bend Police believe more thefts occurred that were not reported. In some cases, the stores may have policies against reporting shoplifters to police. Police also believe thefts may have happened in other parts of Central Oregon.  centraloregondaily.com


Boone County, AR: 2 arrested for retail thefts after conducting over $50,000 in pawn transactions
An investigation into several retail thefts resulted in the discovery of two Harrison residents allegedly conducting over $50,000 in pawn transactions over the last two years. Twenty-nine-year-old Dakota Felan and 30-year-old Jazmine Cope are in the Boone County Jail and Detention Center on multiple charges. Boone County Sheriff Roy Martin says county investigators have been looking into a large number of suspected retail thefts, and the lead investigator detected a large number of suspicious pawn transactions. The majority of the transactions alleged to have been conducted by Felan and Cope were for new power tool items. The investigator worked with asset protection and three separate retailers and observed a number of store thefts involving the pawning of stolen tools at local pawn businesses. The investigator then worked with the Harrison and Branson police departments and Arkansas Probation and Parole to execute search warrants, leading to the additional evidence recovered from the suspects' residence. The lead investigator says empty power tool boxes and anti-theft devices were located. The total loss on the recovered boxes was determined to be nearly $12,000 in merchandise ktlo.com


Chevy Chase, MD: Large group breaks into Saks Fifth Avenue in Chevy Chase
A group of roughly 10 people reportedly broke into the Saks Fifth Avenue store in Chevy Chase early Tuesday, according to police radio transmissions. An employee of a monitoring service called Montgomery County police at about 1 a.m. after "a large group" of about 10 people wearing all black, including masks, broke into the luxury store at 5555 Wisconsin Ave., according to the initial radio dispatch. At least two possible suspects were taken into custody following the break-in at Saks Fifth Avenue, according to the transmissions. No information was available on what may have been stolen from the store. Officers reported the incident could be related to "smash and grabs" occurring at other businesses in Washington, D.C., on Monday night.  moco360.media


Washington, DC: Burglary spree in D.C. leads to thousands of dollars in stolen goods
Several businesses are recovering from break-ins and thousands of dollars in stolen merchandise, police say. The citywide incidents occurred hours after police released body camera footage showing an officer fatally shooting a violence interrupter earlier this month. The Metropolitan Police Department told Axios it's investigating seven burglary offenses from late Monday into Tuesday morning. Six destruction of property offenses are also under investigation, stretching from CityCenter to north of Columbia Heights. Vandalized properties include the Commonwealth boutique on 14th Street, where $20,000 worth of Fear of God merchandise was reported stolen. Three women were arrested after jumping into a vehicle and trying to flee around 12:54am, according to a police report. Less than three hours later, on upper 14th Street, Lifted Life Kicks was broken into and had designer bags and shoes totaling over $10,900 stolen, per a police report. A liquor store in Glover Park on Wisconsin Avenue also reported $6,000 in cash and bottles stolen close to midnight on Monday axios.com
 



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Shootings & Deaths


Youngstown, OH: Fatal officer-involved shooting at Youngstown dollar store
Investigators with the Youngstown Police Department's Internal Affairs Division were on the scene of a fatal officer-involved shooting Tuesday evening at the Dollar General on Belmont Avenue. Police say a man was shot dead by an officer at the Belmont Avenue Dollar General after officers responded to a call of a disturbance with a knife shortly after 5 p.m. A woman who was also involved in the disturbance is in St. Elizabeth Health Center in critical condition according to Staff Inspector Lt. Brian Butler. Ohio's Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation was called to take over the investigation. The Internal Affairs Division will investigate to determine if the officers followed departmental policies on the use of force and firearms. Butler said the scene is a complicated one and he did not want to comment on how the woman received her injuries. He said one officer fired their weapon at the man who was killed.  wkbn.com


Guilford County, NC: Suspect dead after attempted robbery of Brink's armored truck at Walmart in Whitsett, NC, deputies say
A suspect was found dead after an attempted robbery at a shopping center involving an armored truck in Guilford County. The Guilford County Sheriff's Office said they responded to a shooting Tuesday around 9:15 a.m. at the Stoney Creek Village Shopping Center in Whitsett. They said it was regarding an attempted robbery of a Brink's armored truck in the parking lot located on Burlington Road. They said the suspect was found dead from an apparent gunshot wound. Investigators said it appears to be an isolated incident, and there's no immediate threat to the community. The Guilford County Sheriff's Office is still investigating.  wxii12.com


Glenwood, IL: South suburban Chicago liquor store owner shot and killed
The owner of a liquor store in south suburban Glenwood was shot and killed Monday evening, and a person of interest is in custody, police said. At 6:45 p.m., there was an altercation between the owner of Emporium Liquors, at 339 E. Glenwood Lansing Rd. in Glenwood, and a gunman, Glenwood police said. The gunman fired at least one shot and killed the owner, police said. The victim was identified as 52-year-old Naveen Singh.  cbsnews.com


St Paul, MN: Police investigating deadly shooting outside St. Paul tobacco store
A man was shot and killed Tuesday afternoon outside a tobacco store at strip mall in St. Paul. St. Paul Police say the man was found lying outside the business on the 1300 block of Maryland Avenue East just before 12:30 p.m. with a gunshot wound to his torso. First responders attempted to provide life-saving measures, but he ultimately died on the way to the hospital, according to police.  kare11.com


Eden Prairie, MN: Minnesota woman sues Scheels over son's death by suicide inside Eden Prairie store
A Minnesota woman is suing Scheels, alleging the sports retailer acted irresponsibly in her son's death. According to the lawsuit, her then 19-year-old son went to an Eden Prairie Scheels to look at handguns. When an employee gave him one, he shot himself. The lawsuit claims Scheels acted irresponsibly by not making it more difficult to get ahold of a gun and use it in the stores. The suit aims to hold the company liable because he wasn't 21, the legal age for buying guns in Minnesota, and the gun did not have a disabling device on it, the suit alleges. When WCCO reported on the shooting in 2022, police said they believed the 19-year-old brought his own ammunition to the store.  cbsnews.com


Blaine, MN: Man charged after shots were fired at Northtown Mall on Sunday
A 20-year-old Anoka man faces multiple felony charges after shots were fired Sunday afternoon outside the Northtown Mall in Blaine. Maurice Eugene Neylon is charged with intentionally discharging a firearm and threats of violence after police found him in possession of a gun they believe fired multiple shots outside the mall. According to the criminal complaint, officers found eight 9mm bullet casings on the ground, four of which matched a gun that Neylon had in his possession when he was later detained. Blaine Police responded to the mall just after 3:15 p.m. Sunday on a report of gunshots being fired outside at the mall. According to a news release, the mall was locked down and cleared while officials gathered more information. Investigators were able to determine that all the shots were fired from outside the mall, however, at least one bullet had struck a display case inside, according to the complaint. No injuries were reported.  kare11.com
 



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Washington DC: 5 in custody after burglary spree across CityCenterDC, Georgetown area businesses

Colorado Springs, CO: Yet another vape shop in Colorado Springs is hit by car in smash-and-grab burglary

Montgomery County, MD: Officials investigate blaze resulting in $1M in damage to Silver Spring furniture store

Racine, WI: Employee accused of stealing liquor from area store faces almost 6 years in jail

 

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Auto - St Paul, MN - Burglary
Clothing - Washington, DC - Burglary
Clothing - Washington, DC - Burglary
Hardware - San Francisco, CA - Burglary
Jewelry - Little Rock, AR - Robbery
Jewelry - Independence, MO - Robbery
Jewelry - Riverside, CA - Robbery
Jewelry - Cedar Hill, TX - Robbery
Jewelry - Baytown, TX - Robbery
Jewelry - Watauga TX - Robbery
Jewelry - Lawrence, NY - Robbery
Jewelry - Greensboro, NC - Robbery
Jewelry - Ocala, FL - Robbery
Liquor - Washington, DC - Burglary
Liquor - Glenwood, IL - Armed Robbery / Owner killed
Marijuana - Tulsa, OK - Burglary
Pet - Concord, CA - Burglary
Restaurant - Kansas City, MO - Burglary
Saks 5th Avenue - Chevy Chase, MD - Burglary
Vape - Van Nuys, CA - Burglary
Vape - Colorado Springs, CO - Burglary
Walmart - Guilford County, NC - Armed Robbery / Susp killed          

 

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• 2 shootings
• 2 killed



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