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How Organized Retail Crime is Threatening the Retail Industry

Organized Retail Crime (ORC), the coordinated theft of merchandise for resale, has grown exponentially in the U.S., necessitating increased security measures and even causing store closures. The issue is projected to escalate, demanding modern, tactical security solutions that allow retailers and law enforcement to combat ORC while maintaining a pleasant shopping environment.

Cloud video security is a powerful tool in fighting ORC. OpenEye's comprehensive guide delves into the current methods for defining and measuring ORC's impact on businesses and the economy. It explores effective security strategies for mitigating inventory loss and enhancing the shopping experience. The guide also highlights the advantages of cloud video surveillance in tackling ORC, and how the integration of other security systems can provide a more robust solution for retailers.

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The U.S. Crime Surge
The Retail Impact


NRF Recognizes 'Retail Crime Fighters'
Thank You, Retail Crime Fighters

Recognizing lawmakers committed to fighting retail crime.

The retail industry celebrates members of Congress who have shown exceptional leadership and commitment to fighting retail crime by sponsoring the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (S. 140/H.R. 895). This bipartisan legislation aims to address organized retail crime (ORC) by:

  • Enhancing coordination between federal, state and local law enforcement through a federal Organized Retail Crime Coordination Center.

  • Updating the U.S. criminal code to better tackle ORC.

This legislation is crucial for improving safety and reducing the economic impact of ORC on retailers and communities.

Congressional retail crime fighters were recognized by NRF on Fight Retail Crime Day, which took place on Oct. 24, 2024. nrf.com

   RELATED: Retailers, NRF Unite to Raise Awareness on 'Fight Retail Crime Day'


Retailers Walking a Tightrope with Anti-Theft Policies
Mark Cuban warns chains have choice between 'lock & key' anti-theft methods or accepting some stealing as way of life
Mark Cuban says retailers must decide which anti-theft policies work best - locking up goods or introducing facial recognition. In an exclusive interview with The U.S. Sun, the Dallas Mavericks minority stake owner said it was up to individual stores to determine how best to deal with rising retail theft.

The entrepreneur, who is well known for his business acumen following multiple successful business ventures, said locking up merchandise was a "draconian response to theft."

However, he said it may be necessary for some brands if it prevented soaring levels of shoplifting across the country.

"You know, there's a variety of different ways to deal with theft. And every store makes that, you know, economic determination," Cuban told The U.S. Sun. "Do you put cameras everywhere? Do you require facial recognition? Um, how do you deal with privacy issues if that upsets customers and they decide not to come?

"Those are the types of things that if it's my business, you just model it out and you say, you know what, there's going to be X amount of theft and I'm either, am I going to accept that? Or am I not going to accept it?

"And I'm going to be more draconian and put everything behind a lock and key. They have to decide." the-sun.com


PD Drowning in Liquor Store Thefts
Strained by liquor thefts, police want Virginia ABC to take over investigating crimes
Shoplifting at ABC stores in Hampton Roads has been on the rise and the sheer number of investigations are straining police department resources, according to Virginia Beach Chief Paul Neudigate.

He is working with city lawmakers to request a change to state law that would make Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority's Bureau of Law Enforcement the primary agency responsible for reporting and investigating liquor thefts. He recently discussed the issue with other city chiefs. and neighboring localities may join the legislative effort.

Roughly 31,000 bottles of alcohol worth more than $1.6 million have been stolen from Virginia ABC stores so far this year, according to data provided by the authority from Jan. 1 through Oct. 16. In the Hampton Roads region, Norfolk has had the most thefts to date with 6,199 bottles of booze stolen at a total value of more than $233,000.

"They are experiencing the same struggles we are," Neudigate said in an interview this week. "It's an ongoing issue that does not seem to have a resolution, and we are spending a lot of resources to address the recurring and ongoing thefts."

Theft at Virginia Beach ABC stores accounted for 23% of all shopliftings in 2023 and '24 year-to-date, according to the city's legislative agenda document. In that city alone, 2,000 bottles have been stolen this year - a value of about $147,000, according to Virginia ABC. pilotonline.com


Progressives Hit 'Breaking Point'
Liberal Californians Have Reached Their Breaking Point on Crime

Voters are likely to approve a ballot measure calling for stricter sentencing guidelines.

For as long as Donald Trump has been in politics, he has bashed California as a "radical hellscape" of crime, homelessness and drugs that only a conservative "law and order" approach could fix. So, it should be deeply troubling to Democrats that in this pivotal election year, the party's messaging is so off that a solid majority of voters in the most liberal state in the US apparently agree with the former president.

Indeed, after more than a decade of serving as a national model for criminal justice reform, Californians seem to have reached a breaking point. bloomberg.com


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Safety & Staffing Levels Top Concerns for Holiday Shoppers
Survey: Safety, understaffing are concerns for in-store holiday shoppers
Consumers plan to head to brick-and-mortar stores to buy gifts this holiday season, but many have concerns about physical retail.

A large number (78%) of shoppers say they fear for their safety and security while shopping in-person during the holidays this year, according to a new survey from retail mobile communications platform Theatro. An overwhelming majority agreed that more proactive measures are needed, with 69% saying they would like retailers to invest more in tools and technology to keep stores safe during the 2024 holidays.

Nearly half (47%) of holiday shoppers are frustrated by understaffed stores and said it negatively impacts their willingness to shop there, with 22% saying they'll avoid a store at all costs if it's not properly staffed.

More than seven-in-10 (72%) shoppers said they anticipate long lines and crowds being the most frustrating aspect of shopping at brick-and-mortar stores this holiday season, while 27% of shoppers said they'll likely abandon their shopping cart while waiting in line if there's not enough employees to keep the line moving.

The survey revealed that 26% of shoppers plan to shop more in-person this year this holiday season compared to previous years. More than half (54%) say they'll rely on their typical mix of in-person and online shopping.

When asked what draws them to physical stores, 64% of shoppers said they want to see and touch the product, while 32% enjoy the festive atmosphere and 34% appreciate being able to easily return items. When it comes to buying online, 59% said they do so to compare prices and save money, while 51% want to access a greater selection and 31% flagged that learning about product info online is easier than asking an employee. chainstoreage.com


Shoppers Want a Mix of Physical & Online Shopping
Mark Cuban's warning to Walmart-style chains over balance of online and in-person stores as shoppers proven to want both
Billionaire investor Mark Cuban says major retailers must strike the right balance between offering customers online retail and brick-and-mortar shopping, warning shoppers still "want both."

In an exclusive interview with The U.S. Sun, the Shark Tank star said he believed consumers still wanted a "tactile" in-store experience for certain products rather than buying them product online.

Cuban also acknowledged retailers including Walmart are downsizing their retail footprint amid a rise in e-commerce. "People want to go shopping, they want that tactile experience," Cuban told The U.S. Sun.

"And that's changed now, people want a combination of both, and so you may not get as many physical brick and mortar locations but that doesn't mean those large companies have to go out of business. "You know, they have to come up with the right balance."

The tech billionaire noted that chains are ramping up their online offerings while closing some brick-and-mortar stores. He expressed concern for the consumer, saying some shoppers still wanted to buy products in person.

"Walmart, their online business is growing and maybe their brick and mortar business isn't growing as quickly but what matters is how things are happening together," Cuban told The U.S. Sun. the-sun.com


FTC Blocks Merger
Tapestry and Capri merger blocked in win for FTC

The owners of Coach and Michael Kors plan to appeal the decision, but experts say it's unlikely the deal will go through

The Federal Trade Commission won its lawsuit to block the planned merger between Tapestry Inc. and Capri Holdings, an FTC spokesperson confirmed to sister publication Fashion Dive on Thursday. Tapestry and Capri Holdings plan to appeal, both companies said in separate press releases following the decision.

The $8.5 billion merger would have combined Tapestry's Coach, Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman brands with Capri's Michael Kors, Versace and Jimmy Choo. The deal would have created one of the largest luxury conglomerates in the United States, behind LVMH.

The Federal Trade Commission sued to block the deal in April, accusing Tapestry of anticompetitive behavior, saying the merger would give Tapestry "a dominant share of the 'accessible luxury' handbag market."

In its statement, Tapestry called the decision disappointing and "incorrect on the law and the facts." retaildive.com


Hundreds of New 7-Eleven Prototype Stores
7-Eleven to open over 600 stores under new design by 2027

The retailer's newest format features "a larger product assortment and expanded food and beverage offerings," CEO Joseph DePinto told investors on Thursday.

7-Eleven is planning to open over 600 large-format, food-focused convenience stores in North America by the end of 2027, according to an investor presentation posted Thursday by parent company Seven & i Holdings.

These locations will showcase a new prototype the company internally calls its New Standard stores, according to the presentation. They are "more contemporary facilities" that offer "a larger product assortment and expanded food and beverage offerings" compared to the rest of its stores, CEO Joseph DePinto told investors on Thursday. retaildive.com


Amazon Fresh to open first Greater Baltimore store

Survey: 70% of consumers still struggle with grocery costs

Tractor Supply to acquire online pet pharmacy


Last week's #1 article --

How Tech Can Help Retail Address New Threats & Vulnerabilities
Navigating the new terrain: Pioneering smart solutions in retail
In the dynamic world of retail, the pace of change has accelerated dramatically, driven by technological innovation and a shared commitment to exceeding customer expectations. The evolution from traditional retail practices to a digitally powered ecosystem reflects a broader industry-wide movement towards more intelligent retail practices.

Yet, the retail sector faces a unique set of challenges. The escalation of organized retail crime, the surge in cyber threats and the impacts of global events like COVID-19 have unveiled critical vulnerabilities in current operational models. These challenges demand a strategic overhaul, urging retailers to rethink their retail security and customer service approach.

Historically, the response to these challenges has been to adopt the latest digital and emerging technology tools - ranging from advanced analytics for customer insights to sophisticated security systems for asset protection. The industry has evolved from basic security models to creating secure shopping experiences, leveraging technologies such as AI-driven video platforms, RFID for inventory management, and IoT devices for enhanced awareness. Despite these advancements, the reality is that our efforts often fall short of addressing the root causes of retail vulnerabilities. securitymagazine.com
 




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While exploring strategies and solutions, they found they didn't have efficient ways to connect the dots on repeat offenders or a way to collaborate internally and externally. Security leaders knew this was one of the keys to unlocking safer stores and more prevention against the organised crime groups causing the most loss - ultimately choosing to partner with Auror's Retail Crime Intelligence platform.

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AI Saves Organizations Money & Boosts Cybersecurity
3 proven use cases for AI in preventative cybersecurity
IBM's Cost of a Data Breach Report 2024 highlights a ground-breaking finding: The application of AI-powered automation in prevention has saved organizations an average of $2.2 million. Enterprises have been using AI for years in detection, investigation and response. However, as attack surfaces expand, security leaders must adopt a more proactive stance.

Here are three ways how AI is helping to make that possible:

1. Attack surface management: Proactive defense with AI

Increased complexity and interconnectedness are a growing headache for security teams, and attack surfaces are expanding far beyond what they can monitor using manual means alone. As organizations level up their multi-cloud strategies and onboard new SaaS tools and third-party code in software development and deployment, the challenge only intensifies.

2. Red teaming: AI goes on the offensive

AI red teaming is the process of having people stress-test AI models for potential vulnerabilities and other issues, such as bias and misinformation. While most models are designed with guardrails in place to mitigate these risks, attackers routinely try to "jailbreak" them through the use of clever prompting. For red teams, the goal is to get there before their adversaries, thereby giving them a chance to take corrective action.

3. Posture management: Continuous security at scale

Posture management is where the scalable, real-time monitoring capabilities of AI really shine. Where ASM reveals potential vulnerabilities in attack surfaces, posture management takes a much broader approach by monitoring configurations, compliance with security policies and connections between both internal and external systems in a manner that's continuous, agile and adaptable. securityintelligence.com


Connecting Compensation to Microsoft's Security Overhaul
Microsoft CEO asked board to cut pay in connection with security overhaul

Yet, Satya Nadella's fiscal 2024 compensation far exceeded 2023 thanks to Microsoft's strong market performance.

AdvertisementMicrosoft Chair and CEO Satya Nadella asked for the board to reduce part of his annual compensation package to account for his role in how the company prepared for malicious cyberattacks that led to an overhaul of its internal security culture.

Nadella received more than $79 million in total compensation in fiscal 2024, which included a base salary of $2.5 million, about $71.2 million in stock awards and $5.2 million in non-equity incentive plan compensation, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The total included almost $170,000 classified as other compensation.

However, Nadella "asked the board to consider departing from the established performance metrics and reduce his cash incentive to reflect his personal accountability for the focus and speed required for the changes that today's cybersecurity threat landscape showed were necessary," according to a letter included in the filing from the compensation committee at Microsoft.

Nadella would have received more than $10.6 million in cash compensation based on the company's strong financial performance. Yet, thanks to Microsoft's strong market performance, Nadella's pay still far exceeded his compensation last year.   cybersecuritydive.com


SonicWall firewalls the common access point in spreading ransomware campaign

Arctic Wolf Labs researchers said SonicWall firewalls were the initial access point for at least 30 ransomware attacks since August.

Ransomware attacks hit at least 30 organizations using SonicWall firewalls running firmware affected by a critical vulnerability the vendor disclosed and patched two months ago, security researchers at Arctic Wolf Labs said Thursday.

SonicWall disclosed and patched the improper access control vulnerability, CVE-2024-40766, which has a CVSS score of 9.3, on Aug. 22. Arctic Wolf Labs said it began observing Akira and Fog ransomware variant intrusions involving the affected SSL VPN feature of SonicWall firewalls in early August.

"We have observed a significant increase in activity consistent with attempted intrusions since August, with spikes in activity typically occurring during non-business hours," Bret Fitzgerald, senior director of global public relations at SonicWall, said Thursday via email. cybersecuritydive.com


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How the Pandemic Permanently Boosted Online Counterfeit Sales
Behind the scenes with the team of ex-prosecutors fighting Amazon's counterfeit problem
By 2016, sellers were speaking out about Amazon's growing counterfeit problem, telling CNBC of the company's effort to openly court Chinese manufacturers. Sales from Chinese-based sellers on the site more than doubled in 2015 .

Counterfeits became a more frequent problem on Amazon and across the internet as the pandemic supercharged online shopping, said Jason Goldberg, chief commerce strategy officer at advertising firm Publicis. And unlike brick-and-mortar stores, which may offer up to 150,000 products, online marketplaces like Amazon can carry hundreds of millions of items, Goldberg said. That vast selection can be harder for platforms to police.

"There's a lot more space on that digital shelf for potential counterfeit products," he added.

'Disrupting and dismantling' counterfeiters

Amazon has rolled out tools like Project Zero and Brand Registry that let brands report and remove suspected counterfeits themselves. In 2020, it launched an internal division , called the Counterfeit Crimes Unit, that partners with brands and law enforcement agencies to take on fraudsters.

The team, which now includes 35 people, is made up of data analysts, investigators and former federal prosecutors, many of whom previously worked for the Justice Department and FBI. Amazon recently invited CNBC to its second headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, to learn more about how the CCU investigates counterfeits on the company's marketplace.

Kebharu Smith, who heads up the CCU, said the division was launched at the request of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, who was CEO until 2021. Bezos felt the company needed to have a team of former prosecutors and experts to "disrupt and dismantle" counterfeiting organizations, Smith said.

In 2023, Amazon says it partnered with law enforcement around the world to seize 7 million counterfeit products and execute more than 50 raids, spending $1.2 billion and employing 15,000 people to make it happen.

Before the CCU's launch, Amazon's anti-counterfeit efforts were largely driven by its customer trust team, which oversees the company's response to myriad abuse and fraud issues, like fake reviews and bad actors who look to skirt its policies.  cnbc.com


The Debate Over Online Returns
Letter to the Editor: Online retailers should accept returns without complaining
Your article says serial returners often send products back "out of buyer's remorse" and quotes Al Gerrie saying that "this cohort is exploiting retailers" (Serial returners send back £6.6bn of online purchases a year in UK, report finds, 21 October). I am a serial returner, and these claims are not true of me. I would much prefer to go to a shop to try on 15 things and buy two than order 15 things online, wait for delivery and go through the hassle of returning 13. However, clothes retailers (John Lewis, for example) have taken advantage of the internet to have a much wider range available on their websites than they have in store.

Your article mentions Boden, which doesn't even have its own shops any more. I received a box of 17 Boden items last week and now need to return 14. You say this is "a costly headache for retailers", but if they were to enable me to try these clothes in store before purchasing them, I would gladly do so. They can't have their cake and eat it too - they are saving on rent by offering far more clothes online than they can fit in their stores. That is the trade-off of the online model that they are profiting from. theguardian.com


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Nashville, TN: Jewelry store owner says robbers stole nearly $2 million in gold
The owner of Dubai Jewelry on Nolensville Pike is dealing with the aftermath of a robbery that could lead to the closure of his store, built over 15 years. The incident, which unfolded in a terrifying four minutes, has left him in disbelief and fearing for his safety. The owner, who chose to remain anonymous out of fear, received a shocking call from his employees Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. The video player is currently playing an ad. You can skip the ad in 5 sec with a mouse or keyboard. "They opened their shop, and we saw they were waiting for them to put all the gold from safe boxes after they finished it. They were about to rest a little bit when it happened," he said. According to the owner, two robbers entered the store, one of them carrying a bouquet of flowers and pretending to browse. A third suspect then followed, using a screwdriver to jam the door, preventing it from locking. The situation escalated quickly, with employees reportedly being sprayed with mace and threatened at gunpoint.  newschannel5.com


Fort Lauderdale, FL: Florida man faces over 500 charges for allegedly dealing stolen items, violating pawnbroker laws
A Florida pawnbroker is facing over 500 charges after he was accused of dealing with stolen property and failing to report transactions with law enforcement. Ronald Plavnicky, 58, was arrested on Thursday and charged with 502 counts of dealing in stolen property and failing to report to local law enforcement, court documents said. The latter charge is a violation of Florida State Statute 539, which is also known as the Florida Pawnbroking Act. According to the documents, Plavnicky "knowingly accepted or received misappropriated property" from a customer during a transaction at his Pompano Beach pawn shop on Sept. 27. He then unlawfully trafficked items belonging to retailers such as Home Depot, Walmart and CVS. The court documents alleged that Plavnicky "knew or should have known" the property he was dealing with was stolen. It was also revealed that Plavnicky's pawn shop was not reporting its transactions into Leads Online, an electronic reporting system where pawnbrokers are required to enter items they purchase within 24 hours of a transaction.   cbsnews.com


Harrisburg, PA: Update: Unmasking the Masterminds: Inside the $850,000 Retail Heist That Shook Pennsylvania
Attorney General Michelle Henry, alongside the Pennsylvania State Police, has unveiled charges against three alleged ringleaders of a complex retail theft operation. This group is accused of stealing merchandise and manipulating return processes at TJ Maxx, HomeGoods, and Marshalls stores, securing over $850,000 in fraudulent payouts. The charges, stemming from a rigorous investigation by the 50th Statewide Investigating Grand Jury, involve a total of nine individuals allegedly engaged in this elaborate fraud since 2022. The accused leaders, Davon Whitfield of Roslyn, Naima Scott of Abington, and Zonay Griffin of Philadelphia, face multiple felony charges, including corrupt organizations, organized retail theft, forgery, and conspiracy. Authorities detail that the group exploited return policies at TJX Companies' stores, initiating transactions with stolen items which were then returned for refunds. These refunds were often manipulated to benefit the defendants' debit cards. Throughout the operation, the group allegedly conducted about 1,500 transactions, amassing over $700,000. The investigation was a collaborative effort between the Office of the Attorney General's Organized Retail Crime Unit and the Pennsylvania State Police's Organized Crime Unit. As Attorney General Henry articulated, "This was a sophisticated, highly-profitable scheme...but make no mistake about it, this conduct is theft."  msn.com


Lake Elsinore, CA: Two Arrested In $123K Beauty Product Theft Ring In Lake Elsinore
Two Ontario residents were arrested Thursday following months of retail beauty supply and clothing thefts in Lake Elsinore. Giovanni Munoz-Leon, 51, and Nury Herrera, 32, were behind bars on suspicion of multiple felonies, including grand theft, organized retail crime theft, and conspiracy, according to jail records. Each was being held on over $50,000 bail. Munoz-Leon is held at the Southwest Detention Center, while Herrera is currently held at the Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility. Both she and Munoz-Leon will appear in court on Monday at the Murrieta Southwest Justice Center. Though the investigation into the stolen beauty products began in August, officers soon learned that beauty supply thefts occurred throughout the summer.  msn.com


Fremont, CA: Sneaker store targeted in $20,000 smash-and-grab robbery, just months after opening

Solana Beach, CA: Thieves steal $35,000 in wigs from Solana Beach store that serves cancer patients

Nashville, TN: Traffic stop leads to arrest of wanted woman in Mt. Juliet, discovery of almost $6K in stolen merchandise from Kohl's
 



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Shootings & Deaths


Adams County, MS: Fight over ice in Mississippi convenience store escalates into deadly shooting
An apparent argument over a cup of ice inside a Mississippi convenience store Friday night escalated into a shooting that left one man dead and questions as to whether the shooting suspect will face charges. The Natchez Democrat reports that Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten condemned the shooting as a "senseless act of violence." The Adams County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call at approximately 7:20 p.m., reporting a shooting at the Shell Station located at 787 U.S. 61 North in Washington. A deputy nearby was flagged down by a passing motorist who reported an active shooting at the station, Sheriff Patten said. A description of the incident from the Adams County Sheriff's Office press release: "The shooter had placed a cup of ice down while inside the store with other customers. The victim entered the store and retrieved a few drinks when he accidentally knocked the cup over. An argument ensued after the shooter implied he had a weapon but never pulled or pointed it at the victim. Keating then left the store and retrieved a handgun from his vehicle. Once he re-entered the store, he immediately confronted the shooter. The argument turned physical when Keating assaulted the shooter, and the shooter, in return, shot Keating multiple times."  magnoliastatelive.com


Florissant, MO: Shopping center shooting that left 1 dead was attempted robbery
Police believe a Friday afternoon shooting at a Florissant shopping center was an attempted robbery. On Friday, Florissant Police Department said officers responded at 3:15 p.m. to a call for shots fired on the 8300 block of Lindbergh Boulevard. The shooting happened at a shopping center parking lot next to the Bandana's Bar-B-Q restaurant, where a Schnucks, Wendy's, Phillips 66 gas station and other businesses are nearby. On Saturday, police said after an initial investigation, two adult males and a juvenile male arranged to meet in the parking lot that day to 'engage in unlawful activity.' During this meeting an attempted robbery occurred, police said, resulting in the fatal shooting of an adult male inside the vehicle.  ksdk.com


Raleigh, NC: One person in custody, another on the run after shots fired outside Crabtree Valley Mall
Raleigh police are investigating reports of a shooting at Crabtree Valley Mall on Saturday afternoon. According to the Raleigh Police Department, officers responded to multiple shots fired call around 1:35 p.m. in the parking deck behind the mall on Creedmoor Road. Police told WRAL News there are no reports of injuries and they took a man into custody. Police emphasized that the man's involvement in the investigation is unclear at this stage. Police said witnesses told officers that several people ran from the scene immediately after the call came in. Officers located evidence inside the parking garage. Many people inside the mall said things felt normal inside while the investigation began.  wral.com


Madison, WI: Single shot fired in West Towne Mall, unclear if targeted person was hurt
The Madison Police Department says a single gunshot was fired inside West Towne Mall late Friday morning. Officers were called to the main entrance of the mall, located off of Gammon Road, at 11:36 a.m., according to an incident report posted by MPD spokesperson Stephanie Fryer. Fryer says video shows two people were near a cell phone store when one of them pulled out a gun and fired toward another person across the hallway. Fryer says it's unclear if this person was hurt during this incident. The involved individuals ran out of the mall and got inside a vehicle, according to Fryer. Police did not find anyone at the mall who was hurt, and so far, no one suffering from a gunshot wound has shown up at a local hospital.  wkow.com
 



Robberies, Incidents & Thefts


Columbia, SC: Two employees and a customer stabbed at fast food restaurant
Three people were injured early Saturday in a stabbing at a fast food restaurant and a man was charged with multiple crimes, according to the Columbia Police Department. The attack happened at the Hardee's at 5801 U.S. 321/Fairfield Road, police said Saturday night in a news release. That's in the area between North Main Street and Exit 70 on Interstate 20. Shortly before 8 a.m., officers responded to an emergency call about a fight at the restaurant, according to the release. The officers found three people with what police called "non-life threatening injuries." Two of the victims were Hardee's employees and the other was a customer, according to the release. One of the victims remains hospitalized, police said. Further information on that victim's condition was not available. Police said they believe that 42-year-old Ira Grissett "went to the restaurant with the intention of confronting a male employee about a personal conflict."  aol.com


North Hollywood, CA: Suspect arrested in series of armed robberies of taco trucks in San Fernando Valley, LAPD says
A 22-year-old man suspected of committing a series of armed robberies at food trucks and a 7-Eleven store in the San Fernando Valley and North Hollywood has been taken into custody, police said. Jesus Garcia-Sotelo allegedly robbed one 7-Eleven and seven taco trucks, including one at the intersection of Foothill and Van Nuys boulevards, where $400 was stolen. Police say three of those robberies happened in one night. "The LA District Attorney's office filed eight counts of robbery with a handgun, two counts of attempted robbery with a handgun, and ten counts of assault with a firearm," said LAPD Capt. Warner Castillo.  abc7.com


Man charged with threatening to stab employee while allegedly stealing from Jewel-Osco in Zion

San Francisco community rallies behind legacy restaurant after repeat break-ins; 3x in October

Zion, IL: Man charged with threatening to stab employee while allegedly stealing from Jewel-Osco in Zion

Memphis, TN: Union Ave. Gamestop robbed for second time in a month

St Louis, MO: Shoplifter sought for robbery after macing guard, employee at Walgreens

Monroe, LA: CVS pharmacy technician accused of stealing $6,000 of pills

 

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Beauty - Chicago, IL - Burglary
Beauty - Solana Beach, CA - Burglary
C-Store- Hagerstown, MD - Armed Robbery
C-Store - Pierce County, WA - Armed Robbery
C-Store - Riverside, CA - Armed Robbery
C-Store - Danville, VA - Burglary
Cellphone - Middletown, OH - Armed Robbery
Cellphone - Bonita Springs, FL - Burglary
Clothing - Waterbury, CT - Robbery
GameStop - Memphis, TN - Burglary
Jewelry - Nashville, TN - Armed Robbery
Marijuana - San Francisco, CA - Burglary
Pharmacy - St Louis, MO - Robbery
Restaurant - Rochester, NY - Armed Robbery
Restaurant - Los Angeles, CA - Armed Robbery
Restaurant - Chicago, IL - Burglary
Restaurant - Chicago, IL - Burglary
Shoe - Fremont, CA - Burglary                               

 

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Corporate Risk Manager
Memphis, TN or New Orleans, LA - Posted June 27
Summary of Role and Responsibilities: Proactive approach to preventing losses/injuries, whether they are to our employees, third parties, or customers' valuables. They include cash in transit, auto losses, or injuries; Report all incidents, claims, and losses that may expose the company to financial losses, whether they are covered by insurance or not...




Loss Prevention Specialist
Temple, TX - Posted June 18
The Loss Prevention Specialist identifies various types of losses and thefts, works cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment providing critical guidance to Operations on asset protection and profit improvement initiatives. At The Fikes Companies, our Mission is to build a highly successful company which our employees are proud of, our customers value, and the communities we serve can count on...



Multi-Store Detective (Pittsburgh Operating Market)
Pittsburgh, PA - Posted April 9
Job Summary: Store Detectives are key players in serving their assigned locations in the detection and apprehension of shoplifters. Job Responsibilities: Detect and apprehend shoplifters with the use of standard visual practice and CCTV in multi-store environment; Utilize CCTV to create video records of incidents requested by law enforcement and internal departments...



Multi-Store Detective (Cleveland Operating Market)
Cleveland, OH - Posted April 9
Job Summary: Store Detectives are key players in serving their assigned locations in the detection and apprehension of shoplifters. Job Responsibilities: Detect and apprehend shoplifters with the use of standard visual practice and CCTV in multi-store environment; Utilize CCTV to create video records of incidents requested by law enforcement and internal departments...



 


Multi-Store Detective (Akron/Canton Operating Market)
Akron/Canton, OH - Posted April 9
Job Summary: Store Detectives are key players in serving their assigned locations in the detection and apprehension of shoplifters. Job Responsibilities: Detect and apprehend shoplifters with the use of standard visual practice and CCTV in multi-store environment; Utilize CCTV to create video records of incidents requested by law enforcement and internal departments...
 



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