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Adam Gilvin named Director, Asset Protection for Bass Pro Shops
Before joining Bass Pro Shops as Director, Asset Protection, Adam spent
nearly five years with Tractor Supply Company as Director, Loss
Prevention. Prior to that, he spent two years with DSW Inc. as Head of
Asset Protection & Safety. Earlier in his career, he held LP/AP roles
with Ascena Retail Group, The Body Shop, Sears, Kmart and Meijer.
Congratulations, Adam!
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James Bibbee named Security Operations Manager
for Belmont Park Village
Before being named Security Operations Manager for Belmont Park Village, James
spent nearly seven years with Sam Ash Music. At Sam Ash, James served as
Director of Security & Investigations for more than four years and Assistant
Director, Loss Prevention & Security for more than two years. Congratulations,
James!
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The U.S. Crime Surge
The Retail Impact
Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Urge DHS
to Take on ORC
Dozens of bipartisan lawmakers press DHS for action on organized retail theft
The letter, led by Rep. David Joyce, is
signed by dozens of Republicans and Democrats.
A group of more than 80 House lawmakers is pressing the Department of
Homeland Security (DHS) on the issue of
organized retail crime (ORC), a problem that cities and states across
the country have grappled with in recent years.
"The
risk of ORC is not only due to the violence oftentimes displayed during the
act of retail theft, especially to retail workers, but also health risks posed
by consuming stolen goods like baby formula or pharmaceuticals, which may be
improperly stored or tampered with prior to the final purchase by a consumer,"
the legislators are writing in a letter to be sent later on Thursday.
The letter, led by Rep. David Joyce, R-Ohio, demands that the Department of
Homeland Security update Congress on its "efforts to address the problem."
Specifically, lawmakers are looking for the DHS Homeland Security Investigations
office's progress on establishing an organized retail
crime coordination center.
They said its establishment "would significantly enhance the ability of law
enforcement and businesses to mitigate the threats posed by these
sophisticated criminal networks."
"This Center could facilitate better information sharing, resource
allocation, and strategic planning, ultimately leading to more effective
prevention and enforcement actions," they wrote.
The effects of retail theft, specifically organized theft, have become a
bipartisan issue as crime rings spread to more U.S. towns and cities.
foxnews.com
Will Store Panic Buttons Help Retailers Beat
Theft?
Can a NY State Law Mandating Panic Buttons Help Curb Retail Theft?
With retail theft still on the rise, the state of New York has mandated a new
law that requires retail stores to install functioning panic buttons based on
certain criteria.
The increase in retail theft has led to concerns about its impact on businesses
and communities, with some stores closing due to the problem. In
response, major retailers like Target and Walmart are lowering prices on
everyday items to help alleviate the financial strain on shoppers.
And now, major retail stores throughout New York will be mandated to install
panic buttons for their employees, following Governor Kathy Hochul's signing
of the
Retail Worker Safety Act (RWSA) last Thursday. This legislation, designed to
enhance safety measures for retail workers, will take effect on March 1, 2025,
with panic buttons required to be in place and functional by Jan. 1, 2027,
according to
Fast Company.
Specifically, this act will apply to any store in New York that "sells
consumer commodities at retail and which is not primarily engaged in the sale of
food for consumption on the premises," which would include stores like
Costco and Target. It also affects any retailers that have 10 employees or more,
and for businesses with 500 or more team members across the nation, panic
buttons must be accessible throughout the workplace - though mobile
phone-based buttons are allowed.
Not all parties involved support the new law. Walmart, the NRF, and the Food
Industry Alliance of New York State (FIA) have all previously resisted the RWSA.
"Walmart argued against the panic button idea, citing concerns about the
likelihood of false alarms. Others expressed worries about the associated costs,"
according to Reuters.
As retail theft rises, New York's new mandate for panic buttons aims to boost
worker safety amid growing crime. This law highlights the broader challenge
of balancing immediate safety measures with addressing the root causes of theft,
which are often driven by economic hardship. While the panic buttons are a step
toward protecting employees, they also raise questions about whether such
measures can effectively tackle the deeper socio-economic issues fueling retail
crime. The success of this law may hinge on finding a comprehensive approach
that addresses both the symptoms and the underlying causes of theft.
retailwire.com
Cal Retail Legislative Win
Final Bill in Bipartisan Retail Theft Package
Signed into Law
The final bill - AB 1960 (Rivas) - in the Cal Retailers-supported package of
bi-partisan Retail Theft bills was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom
this morning.
The bills in the package are as follows:
Assembly
Retail Theft Bills
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AB 1779 (Irwin) Cross Jurisdictional Prosecution.
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AB 1802 (Jones-Sawyer) Indefinite Organized Retail Theft Statute
Extension.
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AB 1960 (Rivas) Sentencing Enhancements: Property Loss.
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AB 1972 (Alanis) Property Crimes Task Force Cargo Theft Expansion.
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AB 2943 (Zbur) Serial Retail Theft.
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AB 3209 (Berman) Retail Theft Restraining Orders.
Senate Retail Theft Bills
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SB 905 (Wiener) Removes Locked Door Loophole for Car Break-ins.
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SB 982 (Wahab) Indefinite Organized Retail Theft Statute Extension.
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SB 1144 (Skinner) Disrupting Online Fences.
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SB 1242 (Min) Sentencing Enhancements for Theft Related Fire Damage.
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SB 1416 (Newman) Sentencing Enhancements for Professional Organized
Retail Theft.
The bills' swift movement through the state legislature and into state law make
it clear that Retail Theft policy priorities have shifted this year. This
seismic shift is a testament to the California Retailers Association team's
strategic and persistent work with state leadership including the Governor's
office, Speaker's office, Senate Pro Tem, various members of the legislature and
other key stakeholders to ensure the safety of our customers, stores and
neighborhoods in which we operate in.
calretailers.com
California's Massive Investment to Fight ORC
is Starting to Pay Off
Law enforcement agencies that received grants have
made 6,922 arrests and invested in new technology and programs to improve public
safety in their communities.
State funds for local law enforcement lead to arrests of over 6,900 criminals
for property and retail theft
California's
largest-ever single investment to combat organized retail crime is paying
off. Law enforcement agencies across the state that received Organized
Retail Theft grants have made 6,922 arrests and invested in new technology
and programs to improve public safety in their communities. The $267 million
state investment - a signature part of
Governor Newsom's Real Public Safety Plan - was
distributed to agencies in 55 cities and counties in October 2023 to crack
down on organized retail crime.
Organized Retail Theft Prevention Grant
The Organized Retail Theft Prevention (ORT Prevention) Grant is a competitive
grant for city police departments, county sheriffs' departments, and probation
departments to help crack down on organized retail, motor vehicle, and
property theft. California has invested more than $242 million through the
grant program, providing funding to 31 city police departments and seven
sheriff's offices to assist with operations, equipment and technology, and
partnerships. During the first two quarters of the ORT Prevention grant program,
local law enforcement recipients:
Arrested a total of 6,922 suspects, including:
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5,499 organized retail theft suspects
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1,389 vehicle theft suspects
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34 cargo theft suspects
Organized Retail Theft Vertical Prosecution Program
The Organized Retail Theft Vertical Prosecution Program provides district
attorneys with resources to dismantle complex criminal enterprises involving
organized retail theft. Nearly $24.8 million was distributed to 13 district
attorneys' offices. During the first two quarters of the grant program,
prosecutors charged a total of 1,112 organized criminal enterprise suspects
for organized retail theft crimes.
gov.ca.gov
Invisible Barcodes Make More Headlines
Walmart's deploys invisible barcodes to stem shoplifting
Walmart has implemented technology to combat shoplifting at its self-checkout
stations. The retailer has introduced invisible barcodes on Great Value
branded items, allowing shoppers to simply move an item over the scanner for it
to be registered, according to
a Daily Mail report.
The invisible barcodes, first introduced in 2019 through a partnership with
Digimarc, are designed to speed up the checkout process for both workers and
customers. While previously shoppers had to search for and angle items to
scan the visible barcode, the technology eliminates the need for this.
"The scanning speed goes up significantly," a Digimarc representative
told the news outlet. "Hunting for barcodes during the scanning process becomes
unnecessary, which eases the self-scanning for customers."
However, the invisible barcodes also have an unintended consequence: they make
it more difficult for shoplifters to pocket items without properly scanning
them. This is particularly significant as
self-checkouts continue to contribute to retail shrinkage.
Other large supermarkets, such as Wegmans, have also adopted invisible
barcodes.
retailcustomerexperience.com
Gaston County, NC: Task force to combat uptick in retail theft in Gaston County
A
retail crime crackdown involving Homeland Security, NCSBI, and local officials
in Gaston County was discussed by law enforcement officials during a Thursday
morning news conference. A task force was announced that will help combat an
issue that officials said resulted in $400,000 in losses last year. $112.1
billion in losses were a result of thefts in 2022 across the U.S., officials
said, and more than $70 billion annually. Gaston County PD, Kings Mountain PD,
and the Gaston County DA's Office were a part of the briefing. One example used
so far is Kings Mountain resident Jeremy Huffman, 36, who is accused of buying
stolen items that would make their way to shopping websites. $167,389 worth of
stolen products were recovered from Huffman's home, authorities said.
qcnews.com
Letters: Colorado stores' anti-theft measures inconvenience legitimate shoppers
Retail crime is rampant in N.J., but there is a legislative remedy | Opinion
Key to Boosting In-Store Traffic?
Placer.ai: Health clinics boost traffic at Kroger banners, H-E-B
Health clinics within grocery stores are
leading to rises in foot traffic.
That's according to new data from retail analytics firm Placer.ai, which cites
Kroger banners and H-E-B stores with in-store clinics as evidence of a
positive correlation in visits. Placer.ai said Kroger introduced its
in-store medical center, The Little Clinic in 2003, and today operates over 225
Little Clinic locations across its Kroger banner, as well as regional banners
Dillons, Jay C Food Stores, Fry's and King Soopers.
In the first half of 2024, the eight Dillons locations with clinics saw, on
average, 93.0% more visits per location than the chain's banner-wide average.
Jay C, which offers two in-store clinics, also saw visits to these venues
outpace the first half of 2024 banner-wide average by 92.9%. Placer.ai said
relatively small overall footprints may have contributed to their outsize visit
differences for both chains, as Indiana-focused Jay C operates just 22 locations
while Kansas-based Dillons has some 64 locations. However, similar trends could
be observed at Kroger (43.0%), Fry's (19.2%), and King Soopers (16.5%) - as
well as at H-E-B (14.5%).
Health clinics appear to lead to an increase in higher-income shoppers as
well. Placer.ai noted that for some chains, including King Soopers, H-E-B
and Jay C, the health clinics are positioned to be in areas serving
higher-income communities.
chainstoreage.com
'Rising Stars Safety Award'
Young Safety Leaders Honored
A few weeks ago, the National Safety Council announced its 15th class of
Rising Stars of Safety, a group of leaders aged 40 and younger dedicated
to making workplaces safer.
The 38 honorees for 2024 have promoted continuous safety improvement
within their organizations and created initiatives focused on measurable
outcomes to provide workforces safe environments.
"These 38 leaders, representing a wide range of industries, are truly the
best and brightest in safety," said Lorraine Martin, CEO, in a statement.
"Through their dedication and enthusiasm, they have shown that improvement,
innovation and change are not only possible, but that they also help save lives.
We thank each of this year's honorees for making the world a safer and better
place for all."
The Rising Stars of Safety Award, which is sponsored by Dow, is as follows:
ehstoday.com
10 Most Common OSHA Penalties and Tips to Avoid Them
Businesses can avoid costly OSHA penalties
by understanding common violations and implementing proactive safety measures to
protect workers.
Think of OSHA as the protector of workers' safety at work. But sometimes,
businesses don't follow the safety rules, leading to OSHA violations. These
violations can be serious and result in hefty fines or even legal trouble.
Businesses face the challenge of keeping their workplaces safe while following
all the rules. Knowing about OSHA violations helps us to understand the
importance of workplace safety and how to make workplaces safer for everyone.
ohsonline.com
Big Lots gets court OK for $550M in bankruptcy financing
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Is the Cybersecurity Workforce Stalling?
Global cybersecurity workforce growth flatlines, stalling at 5.5M pros
ISC2's annual report draws some troubling
conclusions for the state of cyber defense. Budget cuts, layoffs and hiring
freezes are exacerbating a global staffing shortage.
The global
cybersecurity workforce grew just 0.1% year-over-year to an estimated 5.5
million people, reflecting a stall in the sector for the first time since
2019, ISC2 said in a report released Wednesday.
Cybersecurity jobs grew 8.7% in 2022, according to the non-profit
industry association, which offers training and certifications for cybersecurity
professionals.
ISC2's annual report draws some troubling conclusions for the state of cyber
defense at large, with increased budget cuts, layoffs and hiring freezes
exacerbating a global staffing shortage.
Some of the findings in the report, based on a survey of nearly 16,000
cybersecurity practitioners globally, reflect a downward trend.
One-quarter of the respondents reported layoffs in their organizations this year
and nearly 2 in 5 observed budget cuts and hiring freezes.
The gap between the active workforce and what ISC2 said is the "perceived"
unmet need for additional cybersecurity professionals grew 19% to 4.8
million jobs globally. The industry association estimates the total
workforce needed to satisfy demand jumped 8% to 10.2 million people last year.
"The survey shows that broadly the workforce has stayed steady, growing
slightly, but the gap has grown away from us, and the ability to fill that
budgetary-wise has been constrained," said Jon France, CISO at ISC2.
cybersecuritydive.com
BEC Scams & Losses Are Surging
Losses due to cryptocurrency and BEC scams are soaring
Every type of fraud is on the rise, and 2023
was a particularly devastating year for victims of cryptocurrency and BEC scams,
according to the FBI.
The second report / public service announcement highlights the persistence and
scope of business email compromise (BEC) scams, which have cost businesses
and individuals over $55 billion globally since 2013. These scams, which
target every type and size of organizations and businesses, exploit compromised
email accounts to
trick targets into making fraudulent fund transfers.
While these transfers can be reversed by banks if the victim acts quickly, and
there are mechanisms for recovering large international wire transfers stolen
from US victim bank accounts (e.g., the
Financial Fraud Kill Chain, INTERPOL's Global Rapid Intervention of Payments)
and law enforcement teams that can help (e.g., FBI's Recovery Asset Team), there
was a 9% increase in identified global exposed losses between December 2022
and December 2023, according to the FBI.
"In 2023, the IC3 saw a growth in BEC reporting where funds were sent
directly to a financial institution housing custodial accounts held by
third-party payment processors, or peer-to-peer payment processors, and
cryptocurrency exchanges which directly contributed to the increase in global
exposed losses."
The Bureau has
shared
preventation tips for organizations and has urged those who have fallen for
BEC schemes to contact their bank and law enforcement immediately.
Organizations should also implement
strategies for combating AI-enhanced BEC attacks.
helpnetsecurity.com
AI & Cybersecurity
Benefits and best practices of leveraging AI for cybersecurity
AI has become a key player in protecting valuable organizational insights
from threats. Thanks to AI-enabled data protection practices such as
behavior monitoring, enterprises no longer have to be reactive to a cyberattack
but can be proactive before a potential threat arises.
In this Help Net Security video, Andrew Riddell, Principal Cybersecurity
Architect, Logicalis US, explains the benefits and best practices of
leveraging AI for cybersecurity.
helpnetsecurity.com
Most OT environments have at least 4 remote access tools, report finds
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Fraud in the E-Commerce Space is Surging
E-commerce fraud grows in scale and sophistication
Online retailers face a rapidly accelerating threat of fraud and cybercrime.
According to the new Signifiyd "State of Fraud and Abuse 2024" study, the
increasing involvement of global crime rings and use of
generative AI are resulting in an "industrialization" of online fraud.
Attempts at placing fraudulent orders increased 19% in the first half of 2024
compared to the previous year, according to Signifyd data.
Looking at year-over-year fluctuations in the dollar value of false claims
that an e-commerce order didn't arrive or arrived in poor condition between
January and June 2024, the study found that it spiked 15% in both April and
June, rose 9% in May, climbed 3% in February and stayed flat in January while
actually dropping 9% in March.
And AI-based bot-driven fraud attacks against retailers increased every month
year-over-year between August 2022 and April 2024, peaking with a 137% spike
in January 2024.
In addition, 13% of online orders now include signs of address manipulation,
a tactic that attempts to evade machine learning models' ability to recognize
addresses with a history of fraud. Cases of attempted reshipper fraud are up
50% in 2024, which Signifyd analysis suggests is a sign that crime rings are
increasingly relying on go-betweens to hide their role in online orders while
moving stolen goods out of the U.S.
Other growing fraud trends detected by Signifyd include "fraud-as-a-service"
operations through which fraud rings commit return and refund fraud on behalf of
consumers for a cut of the profits.
"The growing prominence of global fraud rings is not new, but the
acceleration of that growth and the adoption of increasingly sophisticated
tactics and operations is worrisome for ecommerce merchants," Signifyd CEO
Raj Ramanand said. "The challenge for retailers is to avoid falling prey to
these sophisticated attacks while still providing a best-in-class customer
experience and preserving their hard-earned customer lifetime value.
Fortunately, fraud protection leaders continue to innovate and add the machine
learning and data science resources needed to stay a step ahead."
chainstoreage.com
Amazon to invest $2.1 billion in contract driver program
Amazon is offering funding for a variety of incentives, services and perks
for members of its Delivery Service Partners (DSP) program.
Launched in 2018, the DSP program provides support to Amazon employees who leave
their jobs to build their own contract delivery businesses. Since its initial
rollout, Amazon says it has invested $12.3 billion in the program and more
than 4,400 participants have created 390,000 driving jobs and generated $58
billion in total revenue for their companies.
Now, Amazon is making an incremental investment of more than $2.1 billion in
the DSP program going toward safety programs, rate cards, training, services
and incentives.
chainstoreage.com
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Palm Beach, FL: Update: Store owner in $3M Counterfeit case strikes deal that
could see charges dropped
A Hypoluxo woman who was accused of selling more than $3 million worth of
counterfeit luxury goods at two jewelry stores she owns in Palm Beach struck a
deal with prosecutors Tuesday that could lead to charges against her being
dropped. Olena Austin, who owns Blesk Jewelry at 350 S. County Road and 313
Worth Ave., reached a pretrial intervention agreement in which prosecutors with
the Palm Beach County State Attorney's Office will dismiss a single felony
charge of "selling or offering for sale counterfeit goods" if she remains
law-abiding for the next year. As part of the agreement, Austin, 52, also must
pay the state $50 per month toward the cost of her supervision, work regularly
at a lawful occupation and remain in Florida unless she secures the consent of
her pretrial intervention officer. Austin was arrested June 6 and charged
with one count of selling or offering for sale counterfeit goods or services for
more than $20,000. She pleaded not guilty to the charge June 12 and is next
scheduled to appear before Circuit Judge Sarah Willis on Oct. 22. The arrest
followed an investigation by town police that lasted more than six months.
Police alleged Austin sold counterfeit clothing and jewelry bearing the brand
names of Chanel, Pucci, Van Cleef & Arpels, Tiffany, Rolex, Versace and Bottega
Veneta. She was released June 7 on a $50,000 surety bond. Through its Organized
Crime, Vice and Narcotics Unit, Palm Beach Police initiated "Operation
Worth-Less" in October 2023 after receiving information from the FBI related to
the ongoing sale of counterfeit clothing and jewelry from both Blesk Jewelry
locations, according to a probable-cause affidavit. The value of the seized
counterfeited merchandise was estimated at about $3.4 million, police said.
yahoo.com
Solano County, CA: Store Owner Arrested After Allegedly Buying What He Thought
Was Stolen Liquor
The owner of a Vallejo convenience store and gas station was arrested earlier
this month after officials with the state Department of Alcohol and Beverage
Control duped him into buying what he thought was stolen liquor, according to
ABC officials. After a month-long investigation, ABC agents arrested the owner
of J&R Gas and Mini-Mart, located at 850 Sereno Drive, on Aug. 12 on suspicion
of receiving purportedly stolen property, ABC officials said. The investigation
began after agents received a tip about illegal activity taking place at the
business from another agency, according to ABC officials. Acting on the tip,
undercover agents met with the owner at his business several times and sold him
what they told him was stolen liquor, ABC officials said. On the final visit
before his arrest, the undercover agent sold the owner more purportedly stolen
liquor, which was valued at about $2,000, according to ABC officials.
patch.com
Moses
Lake, WA; Wig-Wearing Thief Arrested for Organized Theft from Ulta Beauty in
Moses Lake
Officers from the Moses Lake Police Department arrested 36-year-old Brittney
Moss on Tuesday in connection with a series of organized retail thefts targeting
Ulta Beauty. Moss, a local resident, was taken into custody without incident on
felony charges. Moss's arrest followed an ongoing investigation into multiple
thefts at the beauty supply store. According to police, Moss had stolen hundreds
of dollars' worth of merchandise during each incident. In total, the value of
the stolen items exceeded $750, a threshold that allows officers to combine the
cases into a felony charge.
yoursourceone.com
Collier County, FL: 2 Miami men accused of stealing nearly $5,000 worth of
retail products
Two Miami men have been arrested after Collier County deputies found thousands
of dollars worth of suspected stolen merchandise in their car. Detectives say
Carlos M. Garcia-Ajete, 40, and Nivaldo J. Garcia-Vento, 41, are believed to be
members of an organized retail theft ring that has been stealing from major
retailers across Florida. "The theft spree stops here, thanks to the outstanding
efforts of our hardworking deputies and detectives," CCSO Sheriff Kevin Rambosk
said. "These individuals will now be held accountable for their criminal
actions, not only in Collier County but other jurisdictions as well." Curbing
retail theft has long been a key element of Sheriff Rambosk's community safety
plan. "The theft spree stops here, thanks to the outstanding efforts of our
hardworking deputies and detectives," CCSO Sheriff Kevin Rambosk said. "These
individuals will now be held accountable for their criminal actions, not only in
Collier County but other jurisdictions as well." While searching the car,
deputies say they found six trash bags filled with suspected stolen merchandise.
The merchandise included:400 sticks of deodorant, Razor blades, Razors, Fishing
gear, Cosmetics and more.
nbc-2.com
Alexandria, VA: Update: Two men sentenced to 9 years for massive gun theft from
Virginia store
Two men have been sentenced to prison for their roles in a brazen burglary where
they took 50 guns from a store in Springfield, Virginia. The men then brought
the guns into D.C. and sold them for cash. Investigators say one of the stolen
guns ended up in the hands of an elementary school student. Victor Jones, 22,
from Washington, D.C., and Cedric Minger, 22, of Brandywine, Maryland, were
handed prison sentences of nine years and nine years and six months,
respectively, following their guilty pleas. The sentencing was the culmination
of a case that began with the burglary on April 29, 2023.
wusa9.com
Montgomery Township, PA: Woman with history of shoplifting and active warrant
accused of felony theft from Wegmans
Prince Edward Island, Canada: Police searching for person who stole $43K in
jewelry from 2 P.E.I. stores; 3 incidents in the Maritimes in recent weeks
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Shootings & Deaths
Gaston County, NC: Customer shot, killed suspected robber at Gaston County store
A man died after he was shot while attempting to rob a convenience store in
Gaston County earlier this week. The shooting happened Tuesday night at Will's
Food Store on Hickory Grove Road in Mount Holly, Gaston County Police said. The
man, Victor Almodovar Jr., allegedly entered the store with a gun and demanded
money from the cashier. A customer who was also inside the store shot Almodovar.
He was taken to the hospital, where he died. Police said nobody else was hurt
and the customer was not arrested.
wbtv.com
Prince William County, VA: Body found in dumpster in shopping center along
Prince William Pkwy
Prince William County Police are conducting a death investigation after finding
a body in a shopping center dumpster. On Wednesday, police were called to the
2400 block of Prince William Parkway just before 12:30 p.m., for reports of a
dead body. When they arrived they located a body in a dumpster at the shopping
center located along the Parkway. Police have not released any more information
related to the investigation. The identity, gender, and age of the victim have
not been released at this time.
wusa9.com
Robberies, Incidents & Thefts
Las Vegas, NV: Gas station worker accused of beating customer with bat for
taking too much nacho cheese
A gas station worker is accused of beating a customer with a baseball bat over
taking too much nacho cheese, according to an arrest report. Myron Bullie is
charged with attempted murder and assault after police responded to an Arco
gas station in Las Vegas and found a man lying in the grass bleeding from his
head, nose and ears. Police said the man could not tell officers what happened
to him and he was taken to the hospital. Police asked Bullie what happened and
he told police that the victim was "talking [expletive]" and told him to leave
the store. Bullie "then showed officers a cheese machine that [victim] broke"
and then explained that the victim wasn't trying to steal, "but [Bullie] was
upset that [victim] was getting [too] much cheese from the nacho cheese
machine," the arrest report said. Bullie reportedly told the victim to leave the
store and not break things but said the victim "insisted" on getting nachos so
he pushed him out of the store, the report said. Bullie told police he had a
baseball bat and hit the victim. When the victim gets up to walk away, Bullie
hits him with the bat three more times, police said in the arrest report.
Police said the victim had two brain bleeds, multiple skull fractures, blood in
his ears, air in his brain and multiple facial fractures.
21alivenews.com
Glendale,
CO: Panera Bread brawl: 'Hero' employee hits attacker with pan during fight at
CO restaurant
A suspect who incited a brawl at a Panera Bread in Glendale, Colorado on Tuesday
remained at large, according to local reports citing police officials. Video
footage captured by Natalie Wiersma shows the dramatic altercation, during which
the suspect throws several objects off a counter at restaurant staff. A customer
attempts to intervene, but an employee steps in, and repeatedly strikes the
suspect with a baking peel, a handled pan used to slide items into and out of
the oven. "My personal hero: That, I think, was very effective," Wiersma said.
abc7chicago.com
Charlotte, NC: Armed robbery reported at Nordstrom in SouthPark Mall
Police are searching for a suspect after an armed robbery was reported at the
Nordstrom store in SouthPark Mall. It happened Tuesday around 4:30 p.m. When
loss prevention officers at the store tried to arrest the suspect, he threatened
to shoot them, according to a police report. The loss prevention officers
told police they feared for their lives and thought the suspect would shoot
them, the police report says.
wcnc.com
St Louis, MO: Two Detroit men plead guilty to stealing Rolex watches from
Missouri jewelry store
Portland, OR: Pawn shop hit again, owner faces third break-in in six weeks
Santa Fe, NM: 'A plague': Local bike shops say break-ins a growing worry,
sometimes turn dangerous
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Bike - Santa Fe, NM -
Burglary
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C-Store - Gaston
County, NC - Armed Robbery / Susp killed
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C-Store - Tucson, AZ -
Armed Robbery
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C-Store - Newington,
CT - Armed Robbery
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C-Store - Tucson, AZ -
Armed Robbery
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C-Store - Gaston
County, NC - Armed Robbery
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C-Store - Trenton, MO
- Armed Robbery
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C-Store - Erie, PA -
Armed Robbery
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C- Store - Madison, WI
- Burglary
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Cellphone - Euclid, OH
- Robbery
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Gaming - Cape Coral,
FL - Armed Robbery
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Grocery - Gates
County, NC - Armed Robbery
• Jewelry - Cincinnati, OH - Robbery
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Jewelry - Mansfield,
TX - Burglary
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Liquor- Orange County,
CA - Robbery
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Pawn - Portland, OR -
Burglary
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Pharmacy - Kansas
City, MO - Burglary
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Marijuana - New
Columbia, PA - Burglary
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Restaurant - Newark,
NJ - Burglary
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Restaurant -
Statesboro, GA - Armed Robbery
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Walmart - Reno, NV -
Armed Robbery
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Walmart - Collier
County, FL - Robbery
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• 15 robberies
• 7 burglaries
• 1 shooting
• 0 killed |
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