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InstaKey Security
Systems Announces Promotion of Jamie Grace to Client Services Manager
 [Littleton,
Colorado] - November 11, 2024 -
InstaKey Security
Systems is thrilled to announce the promotion of Jamie Grace to
Client Services Manager, recognizing her five years of dedicated service
and outstanding contributions to the company.
Jamie consistently demonstrates exceptional professionalism and a
commitment to client satisfaction. Her deep understanding of InstaKey's
offerings and attentive approach have made her a trusted partner for
clients navigating their security needs. Jamie's ability to foster
strong relationships has resulted in increased customer loyalty and
satisfaction, significantly enhancing InstaKey's reputation in the
industry.
In her new role, Jamie will lead the client services team, focusing on
improving client engagement and streamlining operations. "We are very
pleased to make this announcement. Jamie's proven desire for positive
outcomes and experience will continue helping us expand our deliverables
while creating more value for our clients" said President of InstaKey
Security Systems, Ryan Carter. "We are confident that her leadership
will further elevate our partnerships and ensure our customers receive
the highest level of support."
Jamie's proactive approach to problem-solving and her keen attention to
detail have resulted in the successful resolution of complex client
issues, demonstrating her unwavering commitment to excellence.
InstaKey Security Systems is excited for the future under Jamie's
guidance. As the company continues to expand its reach and innovate in
the security sector, Jamie's leadership will play a key role in shaping
client relationships and delivering top-tier services.
For more information about Jamie Grace's promotion or InstaKey
Security Systems, please contact Ryan Carter, InstaKey Security Systems
| Email: rcarter@instakey.com
| Phone: 800-316-5397 x118 |
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The U.S. Crime Surge
The Retail Impact
Theft is Still Surging - Even if
Shrink is Improving
CEOs say shrink is easing, but experts warn retail theft isn't: 'Two
different conversations'
Discussions about shrink and retail
theft are 'two different conversations,' expert says
David Johnston, National Retail Federation
(NRF) vice president of asset protection and retail operations,
said there has been a misconception that retail theft has gone down as
executives have mentioned decreased shrink in recent earnings calls.
"Shrink" is an industry term referring to inventory loss due to employee
theft, shoplifting, administrative errors or vendor fraud.
Notably, Target CFO Michael Fiddelke told analysts in August that the
company has seen "better-than-expected results in our most recent store
inventory counts" and is "expecting shrink costs will be
approximately flat to last year."
That same month, Walmart CFO John Rainey said that "within the core
merchandise mix, we had a little bit of benefit from improved shrink
in the quarter."
Johnston said that discussions about shrink and
those concerning shoplifting, organized retail crime and fraud are "two
different conversations."
Industry conversations reveal that the "theft situation still
continues to plague retailers across all segments" with
shoplifting and concerns of violence remaining
"at high levels," he added. When CEOs and executives discuss
shrink, they refer to their resources and strategies to manage and
reduce losses across all categories of shrink, he said.
"You manage your shrink by controlling what you can control and reducing
in the areas where you can reduce the losses," Johnston said. "There are
some areas where you can do all that. You can still have considerable
losses."
foxbusiness.com
Progressive Crime Policies: A 'Failed
Experiment'?
Experts reveal why Soros-backed policies took beating in deep blue state
The progressive crime agenda, largely pushed by liberal mega donor
George Soros, suffered a major defeat in deep blue California this week
after voters soundly rejected progressive
prosecutors and policies, which experts tell Fox News Digital
represents a major sea change.
"I think that this is broader than just a message from people who care
about crime," Cully Stimson, senior legal fellow at the Heritage
Foundation and co-author of the book "Rogue Prosecutors: How Radical
Soros Lawyers Are Destroying America's Communities," told Fox News
Digital.
"This is a massive mandate and cry for help from the general
population that we want our state back. We want our counties back,
and we want our cities back and that our failed social experiments have
had enough time, and they're an absolute, abysmal failure."
California voters overwhelmingly voted in favor of Prop 36 on
Tuesday, which rolled back key provisions of Proposition 47 which
was advertised by Democrats in the state as progressive crime reforms
that would make the state safer.
But in the last several years, retail chains
and mom-and-pop shops have been hit hard by theft, smash-and-grab
robberies and organized retail crime gangs, while cities like
San Francisco, Oakland and Los Angeles have been ravaged by rises in
property crime and retail theft.
Every single county in the state voted in favor of Prop 36, which
won by an overall margin of 70.4% to 29.6% with 54% of the votes on
Thursday.
"You see all of these Walgreens, the first In N Out Burger to close,
all these CVS in downtown San Francisco and L.A closing, these
mom-and-pop shops closing because you're literally telling people you
can steal up to $950, and nothing's going to happen to you," Stimson
told Fox News Digital. "Nobody with an ounce of common sense, left or
right, thinks that that is a good idea. That is not reimagining criminal
justice. That is a cancer unleashed on society under the fig leaf of
reform."
Progressives suffered another major loss in the city of Los Angeles,
where District Attorney George Gascón, backed by Soros, was defeated
by former federal prosecutor Nathan Hochman as crime was seen as a top
issue of the election cycle.
wfin.com
Walmart's New Anti-Theft Tech Is
Pleasing Shoppers
Walmart's new plan to crimp retail theft will delight customers
The retail giant is reportedly
contemplating a major change in its quest to stop retail theft.
 As
consumers' distaste for locked-up merchandise grows, Walmart is
exploring the possibility of allowing its shoppers to open security
locks for items in stores themselves, according to a new Bloomberg
report.
The retailer is allegedly testing technology to allow employees to
unlock security cases for products with their cell phones digitally.
Walmart is currently testing this out at hundreds of its stores, and it
has discussed possibly expanding the technology to allow Walmart+
members to have a mobile key to access locked-up products.
The move from Walmart comes after Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said during a
recent earnings call that many consumers are growing tired of having
products in stores locked behind cabinets and flocking towards
online services such as Amazon Pharmacy to purchase items.
He said that Amazon Pharmacy is "driving a lot of customer resonance and
buying behavior" due to its "speed and ease" that physical pharmacies
are starting to lack.
thestreet.com
RELATED: Walmart Says Goodbye to
Shoplifting Forever with New Technology
More Shops Use Facial Recognition to
Fight Repeat Offenders
UK: Gwent shoplifting cases on the rise
Gwent shops are facing a surge in shoplifting cases, forcing them to
up their security as they are raided on daily basis.
Gwent shoplifting cases have increased by 43%
in the last year according to the The Office for National Statistics.
This is most out of all the Welsh police areas.
Lawrence Jones-Hughes, store manager at SportsDirect in Newport said:
"The shoplifting is dreadful around here." The
shop has installed facial recognition cameras to spot repeat offenders.
they also have tags on many of their items However, the extra security
still does not stop shoplifters.
The manager said it is not only the frequency of raids but what the
thieves are stealing, saying: "They used to come for premium skin
care items, and razor blades. But now they are taking anything -
toiletries, baby milk."
Paddy Lillis, General Secretary of the Retail trade union Usdaw, said:
"This increase in shoplifting is further evidence that we are facing
an epidemic of retail crime, which
is hugely concerning."
Gwent Police are trying to get on top of the situation. "Police
services across the country have seen an increase in shoplifting trends,
and Gwent is no exception," said Gwent Police Detective Chief
Superintendent, Andrew Tuck.
He said: "Theft, and particularly shoplifting, is not a victimless
crime; the impact of this offending is felt not only by businesses and
retailers, but also the community."
uk.news.yahoo.com
California voters send a message by shooting down more progressive
policies
Inside deep blue California, voters on Nov. 5 sent a message that
progressive politics has reached its limit when it comes to the economy.
On key ballot initiatives, voters turned down efforts to raise the
minimum wage and allow local governments to impose rent controls while
approving higher penalties for organized retail theft.
pacbiztimes.com
Local business owners react to Prop 36 passing
Metro Vancouver business owners concerned over rise in retail crime
More Retailers Utilizing RFID
Reducing shrinkage in retail: How RFID is making a difference
Here are five ways RFID can help retailers reduce inventory shrinkage
and product loss:
1. Boosting inventory visibility and accuracy
RFID technology enhances inventory visibility in real-time. Unlike
traditional barcodes that require line-of-sight scanning, RFID tags can
be read automatically and simultaneously, enabling more frequent and
accurate inventory counts.
2. Thwarting theft with enhanced security
Integrating RFID with surveillance and POS systems
allows retailers to monitor items throughout the
store. RFID readers placed at strategic locations can detect
unusual patterns or items in unauthorized areas, enabling quick and
effective security responses.
RFID-based electronic article surveillance (EAS) systems at store exits
can even alarm and identify precisely what is being stolen in real
time. This integration helps ensure potential thefts can be
identified and addressed promptly.
3. Cutting down on administrative errors and
fraud
Manual processes can lead to errors, but RFID technology enables retail
associates to very quickly locate target items for markdowns, seasonal
changes, etc. It also helps retailers hone in on finding and selling
the last remaining items, reducing the need for markdowns in the
first place.
4. Streamlining return processes and reducing
return fraud
Return fraud is a major concern for many retailers. RFID technology
improves the return process by providing accurate and detailed
information about each product. With RFID tags, each item has a unique
sGTIN that can be tracked from the point of sale to the return
process.
5. Optimizing supply chain management
Effective supply chain management is crucial for smooth operations,
including the reduction of shrinkage as products move through
distribution. By enhancing supply chain visibility, RFID enables
retailers to track products from the manufacturer to the store shelf.
chainstoreage.com
Retail Industry Responds to Trump's
Victory
Apparel and Footwear Industry Responds to 2024 Elections - Seeking
Strategic Trade Policies Versus Tariffs on Threads
The American Apparel & Footwear
Association responds to 2024 Presidential and Congressional elections
results.
"America has spoken, and we look forward to working with our newly
elected, and returning, political leaders in Congress and the
Administration in 2025. AAFA members dress Americans and consumers
around the world; it is imperative that our elected leaders from across
the spectrum unite around smart trade and regulatory policies to keep
our industries competitive," said AAFA president and CEO Steve
Lamar.
"Tariff policy under the new Administration
will indeed be a challenge and will trigger new inflationary cycles if
campaign proposals are fully enacted, making it more
expensive for Americans to get dressed every day. We have seen firsthand
the negative impact of tariffs ever since the tariffs imposed under the
Tariff Act of 1930 helped create the Great Depression. The Section 301
tariffs that took hold in 2018 under President Trump's first term have
also remained in place, driving 40-year high inflation for clothes
and shoes. Tariffs are taxes paid by U.S.-based businesses and
American consumers, not on China or other supplier countries. These
tariffs disproportionately harm lower income American consumers and
female consumers with higher tariffs on lower priced products and on
women's clothes and shoes.
"We will continue to push Congress and the Administration to renew
expired and expiring programs, such as the African Growth and
Opportunity Act (AGOA), the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), and
the Haiti HELP/HOPE preference program. Immediate and long-term renewal
of these measures, combined with a revived trade agreement program, will
create predictable opportunities for our industry to diversify and
invest, creating American jobs and supporting the provision of
affordable and sustainable fashion for American families. We also look
forward to initiatives to protect our shipping channels and ports,
put a stop to the influx of counterfeit goods across third-party
e-commerce platforms, and drive other policies that are not just
well-meaning but well-crafted, implementable, practical, harmonized, and
ultimately - successful.
"Beyond Washington, our work will continue with elected officials in
state capitols around the country, making sure that state regulations
are harmonized and effective, and incorporate stakeholder input."
aafaglobal.org
Some merchants moving up shipments ahead of possible tariffs and strike
Another potential East Coast/Gulf Coast port strike and tariff
increases proposed by president-elect Donald Trump could cause
import volumes at the nation's major container ports to be higher than
previously expected for the rest of this year - and cause major
headaches for retailers, consumers and the economy.
That's according to the Global Port Tracker report released Friday by
the
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. An NRF study
found that tariff increases proposed by Trump could drive up consumer
prices by as much as $78 billion a year.
With regard to another strike, the International Longshoremen's
Association briefly went on strike at East and Gulf Coast ports in
October after its contract with the U.S. Maritime Alliance expired. But
longshoremen went back to work after the parties agreed to a wage
increase and a contract extension until Jan. 15. The parties are set
to resume formal negotiations this week.
chainstoreage.com
Will Trump's Planned Tariffs Actually Work as Intended?
Sprouts to open first Wyoming store
Last week's #1 article --
It's Not Just Organized Criminals -
It's Everyday Americans
The rise of the Middle-Class Shoplifter
Middle-class Americans are
shoplifting everything from tape measures to blocks of cheese.
 As
much as retailers are quick to point the finger at organized operators
for their theft problems, there's another group that gets a lot less lip
service: the opportunists, like Carson, who are pocketing things from
time to time because they feel like it. These shoplifters have
existed forever - adults with decent jobs who are firmly in the
middle class. And they're everywhere.
"It's your normal, everyday person, doesn't matter sex, gender, age,
whatever, it's just people that see an opportunity and go, 'Huh, I
bet I could steal that and nobody would know,'" said Joshua Jacobson, a
loss-prevention professional in California who's worked for half a dozen
major retailers over the past decade. "They're like a giant organized
mob, they just don't know each other."
Shoplifting is illegal, and there are costs to it, even if you don't
love the company that's bearing them. Many people find this sort of
behavior objectionable and unethical. But after chatting with members of
the smallest-time thieves brigade, it was clear that they generally
aren't concerned about the moral weight of their actions - they choose
to ignore it, or they don't really consider what they're doing as
wrong.
businessinsider.com
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The Boot by CIS Security Solutions
Once upon a time, in a big northern city, there was a store selling outerwear,
handbags and clothing. This store had just deployed the
CIS Security Solutions Boot
on their outerwear fixtures, loaded with Gen6 Slide alarming recoiling tethers.
This allowed the customer to easily try on the outerwear yet prevented anyone
from removing them from the fixture without assistance. This store was also
protected by the CIS Sleeves in their handbag department, loaded with Gen6 SR
alarming tethers. Both the Sleeve and the Boot lock onto the fixtures to prevent
Organized Retail Crime sweeps.
 On
this particular morning, the Boots had been mounted to the fixtures in this
store for the very first time. Our CIS Hero made sure the alarms were activated
and plugged into the Smart Padlocks that were run through the sleeves of the
outerwear. As he was finishing for the day, he said, "I'll be back tomorrow to
make sure everything is working correctly." The next morning, the CIS Hero went
back to the store to make sure everything was ok, and he overheard the store
manager telling this story:
The same day the Boots were deployed, a group of shoplifters came in to try to
steal the coats and jackets that were now being protected by the Boot. Imagine
their surprise when they grabbed arms full of coats and started dragging the
entire 4-way fixture with them. It did not fit through the door, so the thieves
left in a big hurry with nothing to show for their efforts. They didn't get
anything from the handbag department either.
We were told the video is quite entertaining, especially the looks of surprise
on their faces. The would-be thieves thought they were going to get away with a
clean sweep. They were very wrong. However, this same gang of thieves did go to
another store that was not yet protected by the Boot or the Sleeve. That store's
handbag department was emptied of merchandise by this group, potentially to be
sold on the black market.
A few months later, another store was the victim of one very brazen man, who
decided he was going to steal as many handbags as he could stuff into a duffel
bag and a blanket or sheet. The only handbags that were NOT stolen from the
store that day, were the handbags protected by the CIS Sleeve loaded with Gen6
SR alarming tethers. The Sleeves were locked to the fixture, protecting the
higher priced handbags and preventing a clean sweep.
These are true stories. Unfortunately, this type of theft is occurring
frequently in stores across the country. Associates have to stand by and watch
helplessly as their merchandise was brazenly stolen right in front of them.
Stores using the Sleeve and Boot have seen a dramatic decrease in shrink for
these departments.
 Each
Boot holds 10 Gen6 Slide tethers and is locked onto each fixture leg with only 2
security screws. The Slide Lock end connects the alarming tethers to the smart
padlock tags on the outerwear. When the tether is not in use, it recoils into
the housing, keeping a neat appearance with no cable lying on the floor. When
the tether is in use, it is plugged into a Smart Padlock tag that communicates
with the alarm top, creating a 6-way alarming system to prevent theft of the
protected item. The garments can remain hanging evenly because of the pinch clip
on the cable, allowing slack for merchandising.
The Slide Padlock Tag design allows for quick and easy deactivation of the
alarm, and release of the tether in just a second or two. By placing the
exclusive All-In-One Decoder on top of the Gen6 Slide Lock where it is plugged
into the Slide Padlock Tag, the decoder will deactivate the alarm with one push
of a button. This will allow you to release the lock easily after the alarm is
deactivated in one smooth move. Once the Gen6 Slide is plugged into another
Slide Padlock Tag, it will automatically reactivate.
CIS listens when retailers ask for a solution. We listen to the needs and the
wants of our clients. One step release, changeable components, sustainability,
affordability, and low labor cost are all key components to our success in
providing solutions that work.
What are your needs? Contact us for more information at
info@cisssinc.com, or call us at
772-287-7999.
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All Organizations Are Vulnerable
Tech executives reassess IT resilience in CrowdStrike outage aftermath
Nearly all organizations have known
operational weaknesses that leave IT systems vulnerable to service
interruptions, according to Cockroach Labs.
Technology executives reassessed their IT operational resilience in the wake of
a global wave of costly systems outages caused by a faulty CrowdStrike
security update in July. Most were not happy with what they found, according
to a survey of 1,000 senior cloud architects and engineering executives
conducted by Cockroach Labs and Wakefield Research in August and September.
More than 9 in 10 respondents said they were aware of operational weaknesses
within their organization that leave IT systems vulnerable to costly service
interruptions. Nearly half acknowledged they hadn't done enough to improve
resilience.
Every company surveyed reported revenue losses from outages in the past year.
"IT outages are pervasive," Spencer Kimball, CEO of Cockroach Labs, told
CIO Dive. "But the CrowdStrike issue was just so blatant and so preventable that
people realized they have blind spots when it comes to critical
vulnerabilities."
The CrowdStrike event caught executives by surprise. Although it was live for
less than two hours, the update brought down millions of Windows-based systems,
grinding operations to a near halt at major airlines and interrupting banking
functions globally as technology teams scrambled to respond.
CrowdStrike's broad reach across continents and industries amplified the
disruptive impact of the outage. Images of stranded passengers staring at error
messages on airport monitors drove home the cost.
cybersecuritydive.com
What to Expect on Tech & Cybersecurity in
Trump's Second Term
4 tech issues to watch in Trump's second term
AI, cloud and cybersecurity policies are in
the spotlight ahead of the forthcoming Trump administration.
Here are four tech issues to watch in the forthcoming Trump administration:
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Cloud market oversight
The Federal Trade Commission - led by Biden-nominated Chair Lina Khan - opened
an inquiry last year into the cloud provider market, looking to probe the sector
for anticompetitive practices and security gaps. The inquiry, launched in March
2023, remains open. A Trump presidency is widely expected to replace senior
officials across government agencies like the FTC, leaving the future of the
inquiry uncertain.
2. AI oversight
In October 2023, Biden issued an executive order on AI and its development,
setting clear guardrails for companies working on the technology. The order
tasked government agencies with creating model development guidelines and called
for a clear framework for government adoption of AI. One of the specific details
in Trump's agenda on technology oversight was to repeal the order.
3. Cybersecurity policy
Executives looking for signs of Trump's priorities around cybersecurity can look
to his previous term in office. In 2017, Trump enacted an executive order
calling for broad modernization across government IT, flagging ongoing
cybersecurity concerns. The following year, the Trump administration unveiled
the country's first national cybersecurity strategy in 15 years, leading to more
aggressive responses to malicious activity. In its policy outline, the incoming
administration promised to use all tools to shield critical infrastructure and
the industrial base against malicious cyber actors.
4. CHIPS and Science Act
The Biden administration's CHIPS and Science Act, signed into law in August
2022, has poured more than $33 billion into semiconductor manufacturing in the
U.S. In public statements ahead of Election Day, Trump criticized the
initiative, suggesting instead his administration would rely on tariffs against
foreign companies to spur domestic manufacturing.
cybersecuritydive.com
Host of House panels getting briefed on major Chinese hacker telecom breaches
The reported scope of the Salt Typhoon hacks
has expanded in recent days and weeks, from the incoming president to top U.S.
officials.
Executive branch agencies were briefing a slate of House committees Thursday
about a Chinese hack that infiltrated major telecommunications companies and
reportedly targeted the phones of top members of the Donald Trump campaign -
including the president-elect himself - and top U.S. officials, according to a
source familiar with the plans.
The committees receiving the briefing are the Energy and Commerce, Homeland
Security, Intelligence and Judiciary panels, as well as the Appropriations
subcommittees that oversee spending at the Department of Homeland Security, the
Commerce Department, the Justice Department and science budgets, and the Select
Committee on the Chinese Communist Party.
cyberscoop.com
6 Infotainment Bugs Allow Mazdas to Be Hacked With USBs
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Cutting Back the Amazon Bureaucracy
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy hates bureaucracy so much he's planning to increase the
ratio of employees to managers
In an effort to stymie bureaucracy at Amazon, CEO Andy Jassy in mid-September
announced a plan to increase the ratio of individual contributors to managers
by at least 15% by the end of the first quarter of 2025, according to an
internal memo obtained by Business Insider.
This largely has to do with Amazon's disdain for inefficiency and having too
many stakeholders involved in decision-making.
"The reality is that the [senior leadership] team and I hate bureaucracy,"
Jassy said during an internal call this week, the same meeting where he
addressed employee questions about Amazon's strict return-to-work policy, a
spokesperson confirmed to Fortune. "One of the reasons I'm still at this company
is because it's not a political or bureaucratic place."
The Amazon spokesperson told Fortune this effort isn't necessarily meant to
reduce the number of managers; rather, it's meant to
lessen the number of layers between employees and leadership. This
decision comes in the aftermath of Amazon's massive hiring spree since the
pandemic.
To increase the ratio of individual contributors to managers, Amazon is
exploring growing team sizes and having managers take on other roles, the
spokesperson said.
Jassy and his senior leadership team are hot on the trail to lessen bureaucracy
at Amazon-so much, in fact, they introduced a "bureaucracy mailbox,"
where employees can submit concerns about excessive processes or rules to be
addressed, according to Business Insider. Jassy has already received more than
500 emails, and the company has acted on about 150 of them.
fortune.com
Safety Hazard Alert
Half a million space heaters sold on Amazon, TikTok recalled due to fire hazards
The firms have received 113 reports of the
recalled heaters overheating, including seven reports of fires and one report of
a minor burn injury.
More than half a million GoveeLife and Govee smart electric space heaters are
being recalled due to fire and burn hazards, according to the U.S. Consumer
Product Safety Commission.
Around 512,500 recalled heaters were sold in the U.S., and around 48,600
were sold in Canada.
The recalled space heaters were sold in black and white and have "GoveeLife" or
"Govee" printed on the side. Depending on the model, they measure between 9
inches and 26 inches tall.
The recalled space heaters can overheat, and "do not comply with the
voluntary industry safety standard, UL 1278, posing an overheating and fire
risk from wireless control features," CPSC said.
There have been 113 reports of the recalled heaters overheating,
including seven reports of fires and one report of a minor burn injury, the
commission said.
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Trumbull, CT: Police Make Arrest in $85,000 Jewelry Store Theft Case
Trumbull Police arrested a local Bridgeport man for his part in a "smash
and grab" jewelry heist at the Kay's store in the Trumbull Mall that
occurred in April earlier this year. Javon Thorbourne, age 30, of
Hancock Avenue, was identified as one of the three (3) masked thieves
who smashed the glass display cases with hammers and stole several
thousand dollars' worth of jewelry, while shoppers were watching nearby.
The suspects fled from the mall on foot and escaped in a dark four-door
sedan, which was later recovered. Thorbourne who was later identified as
one of the suspects, was arrested and charged for his involvement in
these crimes. On April 17th, at approximately 1:45 p.m., Trumbull Police
received several calls reporting the theft, and shoppers were alarmed by
the loud noise of the shattering glass that was mistakenly thought to be
a gunshot. It was later determined that no weapons were involved, and no
injuries were reported. Trumbull detectives collected evidence,
interviewed numerous witnesses, and investigated this incident where
over $85,000 worth of jewelry was reported to have been stolen.
Detectives were able to identify and locate the suspect vehicle which
led to the identification and involvement of Thorbourne, which led to
his arrest. Police are continuing their investigation into identifying
the remaining involved suspects. Thorbourne, who was already
incarcerated and being arraigned in Bridgeport Superior Court for other
crimes, was processed and charged with Larceny in the 1st, degree,
Conspiracy to Commit Larceny in the 1st degree, Criminal Mischief in the
1st degree, and Breach of Peace. He was held on a $250,000 and arraigned
in Bridgeport Superior Court on Thursday, November 7.
doingitlocal.com
Encinitas, CA: Two suspects arrested after nearly $7K stolen in
organized retail thefts
Two people suspected of being involved in organized retail thefts in
Encinitas have been arrested, authorities said. Daniel Dipinto, 60, and
Omar Najera, 34, were identified as the suspects, Sgt. Dustin Hollins
with the San Diego County Sheriff's Department said in a news release
Friday. Both face numerous theft and identity theft-related charges. On
Aug. 29, deputies learned Dipinto had allegedly stolen a Yeti cooler
worth nearly $300 at the REI store in the 1500 block of Leucadia
Boulevard. The suspect was seen leaving the location in a black Audi,
which matched the description of a car linked to previous shoplifting
incidents in the area, according to law enforcement. Authorities believe
Dipinto is connected to stealing items such as Yeti coolers, Legos,
Tumi bags and assorted women's clothing, totaling nearly $6,700 from
businesses like Target, REI and Dick's Sporting Goods.
msn.com
Slingerlands, NY: Tide Pod Bandit cleans out Price Chopper
An Albany man was taken into custody by Bethlehem police on Friday, Oct.
25, at the Market 32 on New Scotland Road. According to reports,
officers arrived at the store at 4:50 p.m. and detained George Jacobs,
Jr., 71, after he exited with items he had not paid for. Jacobs was
previously caught stealing in 2018, at which time he signed a trespass
form barring him from all Price Chopper/Market 32 stores. Due to this
prior trespass notice, his entry into the store and alleged theft
elevated the charge to burglary, which is defined as unlawful entry with
intent to commit a crime. Upon his recent arrest, store loss prevention
employees linked Jacobs to six other thefts at the same location in
October, with six of the seven incidents involving containers of Tide
Pods. Video surveillance identified him in the store on October 4, 7,
25, and twice each on October 12 and 13. Jacobs faces seven felony
burglary charges and seven misdemeanor petit larceny charges. He was
arraigned by Bethlehem Town Judge Theresa Egan and remanded to Albany
County Jail without bail. He was scheduled for a preliminary hearing on
October 29.
spotlightnews.com
Colesville, MD: Police Drone Leads to Arrest of Six Juvenile Suspects
For Retail Theft
District 3 Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) Commander Jason
Cokinos Shared information surrounding a recent incident in Silver
Spring that highlights the use of drones in policing, showcasing how
they can serve as a game-changer in the fight against retail theft.
According to Cokinos, the six juveniles suspects attempted to execute a
retail heist at a downtown Silver Sprint business, but their escape plan
was thwarted by a police drone. The MCPD's Drone as First Responder (DFR)
team was monitoring live 911 calls when a report of the theft came in.
Within a mere 30 seconds, the drone, known as "RAVEN 1," was airborne
and on its way to the scene. The swift response of the drone allowed law
enforcement to track the fleeing suspects in real time. As they
attempted to escape on a Ride On bus, the drone followed their movements
until ground patrol officers could intercept the vehicle. Thanks to this
coordinated effort, all six juveniles were apprehended, and the stolen
merchandise was successfully recovered.
mocoshow.com
Ocean City, MD: Four Arrested for Shoplifting at Under Armor After
Worcester County Police Pursuit
Bellmead, TX: 2 women arrested after attempting to shoplift at Walmart;
charged with Organized Retail Theft
Wichita Falls, TX: New theft arrests for 2 convicted women shoplifting
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Shootings & Deaths
Monkey Junction, Update: Vigil held for victim of Monkey Junction Walmart
shooting Mark Paz
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crowd gathered outside of the Monkey Junction Walmart on Saturday for a vigil,
remembering employee Mark Thomas Paz who was tragically killed in a shooting at
the store on Nov. 2, 2024. Family members praised a man killed last weekend as a
hero. According to the New Hanover County Sheriff's Office, Mark Thomas Paz and
several co-workers at the Walmart in Monkey Junction were trying to stop a man
from stealing from the store when that man pulled a gun and shot Paz, killing
him. Dean Michael Newman, 35, was arrested in the store parking lot. No one else
was injured in the altercation. Newman, who has a criminal record that extends
back to 2008, was charged with first-degree murder and possession of firearm by
a felon and was being held without bond. Paz's step-daughter, Nadya Waters, told
WECT News, "He died the way he would have wanted to go out, which was doing
something heroic like that."
starnewsonline.com
Milford, NH: Derry teenager killed outside Dollar General
Officials have identified a man found shot to death Thursday outside a Milford
store as an 18-year-old from Derry. The attorney generals' office said the
victim was identified as Gage Cassen, 18, of Derry. An autopsy showed Cassen, a
former Pinkerton Academy student, died of a single gunshot wound to the chest,
and his death was ruled a homicide. Police originally responded to the scene on
Wilton Road around 8:30 p.m. "A 911 call came in reporting multiple gunshots had
been fired outside of the Dollar General store here in Milford, right on the
Wilton line," Senior Assistant Attorney General Ben Agati said. Investigators
said officers found evidence of multiple gunshots being fired in the parking
lot. Cassen was found in the back of the property.
wmur.com
Toledo, OH: Mall Shooting: Police estimate six people arrested following
shooting at Franklin Park Mall
Police estimate six people have been arrested following a shooting at Franklin
Park Mall Friday afternoon. According to TPD, on Nov. 8, there was a fight
between a few people that broke out inside the mall. The fight then made its way
to the parking lot where shots were fired. Police said there were no reports of
anyone being shot but a few vehicles were struck. TPD did a protective sweep of
the mall to ensure there were no victims or suspects inside and police
determined there was no active threat.
13abc.com
Collins, MS: 2 Collins restaurant employees hospitalized after being wounded in
attempted robbery
Two people were wounded late Saturday night in the parking lot of the Collins
restaurant where they work during an attempted armed robbery. Collins Police
Department Chief Joey Ponder said both victims were taken to a hospital with
non-life-threatening injuries. "Both employees were injured due to gunshots,"
Ponder said. Ponder said he received a call about 11 p.m. Saturday that the pair
had had been approached in the parking lot by a black male wearing a mask after
closing the Best Wok restaurant just off U.S. 49 in Collins for the night.
Ponder said each person was wounded once. No money was taken during the attempt,
Ponder said. Ponder said CPD is looking for a single suspect.
wdam.com
Robberies, Incidents & Thefts
Atlanta, GA: Update: Incarcerated Ringleader and 3 Accomplices sentenced in
Federal Prison for Dunwoody Jewelry Store Robbery plot
In a coordinated effort by federal and state law enforcement, four convicted
felons on probation or parole have received federal prison sentences for
attempting to rob a Dunwoody jewelry store. The collaboration between agencies
was crucial in stopping the crime, emphasizing a strict approach to repeated
violent offenses. The U.S. Department of Justice reported the case outcome. U.S.
Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan noted that the defendants posed a threat to public
safety by targeting innocent victims in their crime spree. Sean Burke, Acting
Special Agent in Charge of FBI Atlanta, highlighted the offenders' disregard for
the law and public safety. The elaborate scheme was initially orchestrated by
Deuntria Lyons, a south Georgia inmate serving six life sentences at Valdosta
State Prison who, until his recent conspiracy indictment, had been using
contraband phones to coordinate robberies. Lyons and his accomplices were under
surveillance by the FBI, culminating in their arrest and the recovery of
firearms and burglary tools near the jewelry store they planned to target.
hoodline.com
Statesboro, GA: Five pharmacies targeted in burglary attempts
Someone attempted to burglarize five locally owned pharmacies over the weekend,
according to law enforcement reports. Now, investigators are seeking information
about the incidents. Sometime on Saturday or Sunday, when the stores were not
open, the suspect or suspects disconnected the power supply and security alarms
at Forest Heights Pharmacy near Statesboro; Brooklet Drug in Brooklet (owned by
Walker Pharmacy); and Southern Pharmacy, McCook's Pharmacy and Riggs Pharmacy,
all in Statesboro.
statesboroherald.com
Melbourne, Australia: Masked gang armed with hammers and machetes targets
multiple Melbourne stores in violent crime spree
A gang armed with hammers, axes and machetes threatened customers and staff
inside multiple service stations and supermarkets overnight during an extensive
crime spree across Melbourne's southeast. Up to five masked offenders targeted
each store, either entering them or attempting to enter them between about 10pm
and midnight on Thursday. The targeted shops included an IGA in Oakleigh East
and Bentleigh East and petrol stations in Murrumbeena, Caulfield South, Malvern
and Ashburton. The weapons the offenders were armed with were used to smash open
shopfronts and windows as well as threaten staff and customers, police said. One
staff member was physically assaulted and received minor injuries.
7news.com.au
San Diego, CA: 13 Trader Joe's customers at 6 San Diego stores targeted by
cell-phone pickpocket in 1 day
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C-Store - Henderson,
KY - Armed Robbery
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C- Store - Statesboro,
GA - Robbery
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C-Store - Statesboro,
GA - Burglary
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C-Store - New Britain
Township, PA - Robbery
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C-Store - San Antonio,
TX - Armed Robbery
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C-Store - Beaumont, TX
- Armed Robbery
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Clothing - Ocean City,
MD - Robbery
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Clothing - Wichita
Falls, TX - Robbery
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Grocery - Madison, WI
- Burglary
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Grocery -
Slingerlands, NY - Burglary
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Hardware - Roswell, NM
- Robbery
• Jewelry - Sunrise, FL - Robbery
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Jewelry - Queens, NY -
Armed Robbery
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Liquor - Hicksville,
NY - Burglary
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Pharmacy - Statesboro,
GA - Burglary
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Pharmacy - Statesboro,
GA - Burglary
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Pharmacy - Statesboro,
GA - Burglary
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Pharmacy - Statesboro,
GA - Burglary
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Pharmacy - Statesboro,
GA - Burglary
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Restaurant - New
Orleans, LA - Armed Robbery
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Restaurant - Collins,
MS - Armed Robbery / 2 Emp wounded
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Restaurant - Margate,
FL - Robbery
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Walmart - Bellmead, TX
- Robbery
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• 9 burglaries
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