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The U.S. Crime Surge
The Retail Impact
Chinese-Backed Organized Gift Card
Fraud Sweeps the Globe
Nationwide gift card scam linked to fentanyl & human trafficking, DHS
says
Gift cards are bound to remain popular holiday presents, but anyone with
them on their shopping list needs to be aware
of a worldwide scam. The CBS News Texas I-Team found the
latest fraud involving gift cards is on a global scale, and it includes
Chinese gangs and hundreds of "mules" across the country.
 "It's
more massive than most people understand," said Capt. Jeff Roberts
with the Texas Financial Crimes Intelligence Center, a statewide office
that coordinates law enforcement investigations for organized financial
crimes.
"The reality is, this is organized crime and at the high level, this is
affecting every state in the continental U.S., and probably
worldwide," Roberts said.
Chinese-backed organized crime gift card fraud
Even federal law enforcement is involved. Last year, Homeland
Security Investigations created the Project Red Hook, a collaborative
effort that teams up law enforcement with big box stores to focus on
Chinese-backed gift card fraud.
"We have seen heavy involvement of Chinese organized crime into this
space," said Adam Parks, the director of Project Red Hook. "I think
they've seen this as an opportunity to get rich quick without a lot of
consequences."
According to the DHS' website, the gift card fraud funds illicit gang
activity like fentanyl production and smuggling, illegal immigration and
human trafficking.
Maryland became the first state to pass a law against gift card
draining.
How the gift card scam works
Gangs hire people, known as "mules," to shoplift gift cards en masse
from popular retailers. The mules send them to a location where the
scammers open the cards, copy the information and repackage them, then
send them back to the mules who place them back in stores.
cbsnews.com
Another State Advances Tough ORC Bill
New Jersey's police chiefs want to stop organized retail crime
More than ever, organized retail
crime is a problem that is consuming the resources of law enforcement.
Police departments across New Jersey continue to expend precious
resources responding to organized theft, as retail crime rings
regularly steal baby formula, over-the-counter medication and other
high-demand items from store shelves and then sell them on the gray
market. The problem is evident at your local store, where everything
from razors to cosmetics are now displayed behind lock and key.
Retail theft leads to a decline in neighborhood safety and quality of
life, and erodes public trust in the effectiveness of law
enforcement.
In direct response, the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police
(NJSACOP) is urging state lawmakers to adopt a bill (A.4755/S.3587)
that will protect consumers and retail workers, ensure vital
collaboration between retailers and state prosecutors, and target
leaders of organized retail theft.
The proposed legislation is to be heard before the Assembly Judiciary
Committee later this month as it moves through the state
Legislature and hopefully to the governor's desk for signature.
Our association's leadership strongly supports the bill because
it specifically targets professional theft
rings that methodically move throughout New Jersey and beyond state
lines. Police chiefs are also pleased to see the proposed
bill will help curtail gift card fraud, another expensive crime
that pulls resources from law enforcement to investigate.
Through this bill, police can work more closely with state
prosecutors and law enforcement officials, who would be able to
demand harsher punishment for persistent offenders. Another important
benefit: prosecutors could look back, regardless of the time period over
which the scheme or course of conduct took place, in determining the
total amount of theft and upgrade the offense, under the proposed law.
Ringleaders of organized retail theft would also finally face
increased penalties for tax evasion, which we believe will directly
correlate with crime reduction.
northjersey.com
Police Stations Nationwide Crack
Down on Holiday Retail Theft
'Noticeable Uptick' in Police at
Shopping Centers
Arlington Police combat rising shoplifting with holiday retail theft
operation
'Tis the season for giving - and unfortunately, for taking. With
shoplifting on the rise, the Arlington County Police Department is
ramping up efforts to stop these thieves through its Holiday Retail
Theft Operation.
Throughout the holiday season, shoppers can expect to see
a noticeable uptick in police presence at
shopping centers and commercial districts. Police have rolled
out additional patrols, both visible and behind the scenes, alongside
electronic signboards promoting public safety awareness. Officers are
actively engaging with community members and businesses to share safety
tips and crime prevention resources.
Partnering with the Metro Transit Police Department, the police
department is extending its patrols to the Pentagon City Metro
Station.
Shoplifting incidents in Arlington County have surged in 2024, with
1,684 reports filed so far, a significant rise from the 1,064 incidents
reported in 2023. On Black Friday, traditionally one of the busiest
shopping days of the year, county officers responded to 10 shoplifting
calls, resulting in eight arrests for offenses including shoplifting,
identity theft, public intoxication, and obstruction of justice.
wusa9.com
Bellevue police crack down on holiday shoplifting: 'Expect to go to
jail'
Citrus Heights and Folsom Police Crack Down on Holiday Retail Theft
Anderson police increase patrols as holiday season sees rise in retail
theft
HCPD retail crime operation helps reduce theft around the holidays
Franklin, TN: Police take action against retail crime this holiday
season
Canada Suffering from Surging Retail
Crime & Violence
Opinion: Sault retail crime and violence = urban terrorism
All too often another occurrence of retail crime and violence is
perpetrated on the beleaguered retail sector in the Sault.
Recently, employees were punched in the head trying to deal with a
violent criminal. Incredibly, this criminal perpetrator was arrested
only to be released back onto "the street". These employees were not
only violated at their place of employment, but they were also
re-violated when the assailant was quickly released as if he had done
nothing wrong.
This "catch and release" policy sends two
obvious messages: there is no immediate penalty for committing the
crime, and the victim has no value.
We no longer value the victim as a person with rights, we don't
respect this person as a valuable employee, and we don't enforce law and
order for the business community. How did it get this bad?
We became desensitized as a society and as individuals. As a small
business owner for decades, I just got used to it; I became desensitized
to the crimes. Crime became an ever-present reality for the
construction, renovation, and maintenance business; a constant theft of
job-site plumbing, wiring, and other building materials; vandalism of
built products; graffiti, tagging, littering, and garbage clean-up all
became an unnecessary part of the job.
I can describe the effects of crime on my business as expensive,
time-consuming, and frustrating, but I never had to deal with the
extreme challenge and danger of the grocery retail business. Recently, a
retail employee described the extent of the criminality occurring at a
local grocery store and the level of abuse and violence that arises when
confronting criminals. Verbal abuse, intimidation, threats, spitting,
biting, and physical assault are common occurrences for retail employees
dealing with criminals.
saultthisweek.com
The Challenge of Regulating Ghost Guns
Unregistered Ghost Guns Drive Nationwide Panic as Violent Crime
Skyrockets
In the wake of the UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting allegedly involving a
"ghost gun," the debate over the regulation of these untraceable
firearms has reached a fever pitch. Ghost guns, which can be
assembled from unregistered parts or even 3D-printed, pose a significant
challenge to law enforcement and public safety efforts. As
policymakers grapple with the implications of unregulated ghost guns,
Senator Ed Markey emphasizes the urgency of addressing this issue: "We
must stop the proliferation of ghost guns and enact commonsense
solutions to gun violence."
While there is a consensus on the need to regulate ghost guns, the
practicalities of implementing such regulations present significant
hurdles. Amy Cooter from the Middlebury Institute acknowledges the
complexities involved, noting that any attempts at regulation may
face resistance from groups viewing ghost guns as a means to evade
government control. This resistance underscores the broader societal
tensions surrounding gun rights and public safety measures.
motorcyclesports.net
Charles, MD. commissioners support legislation combatting organized
retail theft
'No weapons' policy irrelevant in Sioux Falls mall shooting, police say
No Industry Goes Through More Change
Than Retail
How grocery stores are shaking up retail
Progressive Grocer's Gina Acosta
offers fresh insights into a storied industry
As Progressive Grocer's editor-in-chief, Gina Acosta has a front row
seat to all the transformation, growth and innovation in the industry. "Is
there any other industry that goes through as much change as retail? I
don't think so," she says.
 Read
on for Acosta's thoughts on the grocery store landscape, top trends in
the category and the upcoming holiday season.
What trends in grocery and wellness are you
keeping an eye on right now?
Artificial intelligence, retail media and the future of work are all
transforming the grocery industry, and are top-of-mind trends for
senior leaders.
What are the biggest supply chain challenges
facing grocery retailers over the next few years and how can they
prepare?
Retailers are always thinking about the next big supply chain crisis.
To prepare, they are focused on optimizing their supply chains now by
leveraging predictive analytics to create a synchronized ecosystem
of master data, inventory, order and vendor management.
You have written a lot about artificial
intelligence and how it is transforming the way consumers shop for
groceries. How are grocery retailers using AI today and what are you
hearing about how they'll use it in the future?
Retailers are looking to use AI to increase operational efficiencies,
and that includes automating some tasks so that human labor can be
re-allocated to areas such as customer service. At the same time,
retailers are leveraging AI in areas such as asset protection, inventory
management and social commerce as well.
nrf.com
Is Your Safety Culture Strong?
4 Causes of Safety Culture Problems
Nearly every workplace has safety culture problems. And with good
reason-workplace cultures grow slowly and can be killed quickly. Four
factors can cause particular trouble for safety cultures and lead to
negative attitudes towards safety and increased resistance to safety
initiatives.
Don't provide resources for success
It's common knowledge that strong workplace cultures are the byproduct
of giving employees the resources they need to succeed. What often gets
forgotten is that this is true of every type of culture-including safety
cultures.
Employees need to receive a few key resources for any safety
initiative. Knowledge and skills are two big ones. After all, you
can't expect people to follow safety procedures if they don't know the
proper way to do them or lack the skills to actually carry them out.
Lack of leadership commitment
Demonstrating commitment at all levels of the organization is an
important cultural factor and there's no better way for leaders to
show that they value safety than by arriving at training sessions with a
positive attitude. It can be hard for safety managers to convince their
bosses to show up, but it's worth making the effort-because seeing upper
management roll up their sleeves can have tremendous value on safety
culture
Actions and ideals don't match up
It can take years to regain the trust of employees once safety promises
are broken and in the meantime, the organizational safety culture will
suffer. So make sure that your organization is able to follow through
on its stated safety goals. A human factors framework can help to
tie it all together.
Safety feedback problems:
safestart.com
Retail Associates Need More Tech
Why Are Many Retail Associates Still Lacking Mobile Devices?
Skill and talent shortages were found to be the biggest barrier to
the adoption of mobile devices for retail workers in a new survey,
although concerns over data security, C-level support, and technology
integration weren't far behind.
The survey of 400 U.S. retail business leaders - commissioned by Zebra
Technologies, a provider of mobile devices and related software, and
conducted by Coresight Research - found that 40% of employees working
for large retailers either have to share a mobile device or go without
one.
The top five retail roles least likely to have dedicated devices
included those working in store operations, 42%; merchandising, 37%; on
the store floor, 34%; field mobility and operations (ex. delivery, truck
services, field sales), 34%; and warehouse operations, 31%; although
each function would benefit from staying connected while on the go.
retailwire.com
Returns Add Up to $890B Problem in 2024: Can Consumer Behaviors Be
Altered?
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Blind Justice: How Technology Doesn't Discriminate and Why That's Important
The fight against retail theft is an age-old
challenge that continues to evolve. As retailers grapple with the dual
imperative of safeguarding assets and ensuring an inclusive, bias-free shopping
environment, the advent of the Purchek® technology by
Gatekeeper Systems
represents a revolutionary stride forward. Unlike traditional theft-prevention
methods, which often rely on human judgment and intervention, the Purchek®
technology offers a fully automated, cart behavior-based system that embodies
the principle of blind justice in the retail industry. Here is how this
technology is setting a new standard for fairness, safety, and efficiency.
The Purchek® solution operates on a simple yet powerful premise: it prevents
shopping carts from leaving a retail store location without proper authorization
from the point of sale (POS). Should a cart attempt to exit without this
authorization, it locks in place, simultaneously triggering a video event and an
audible alarm. This often results in the offender abandoning the shopping cart
without confrontation. The beauty of the Purchek® technology lies in its
unbiased approach to preventing theft. It does not see age, gender, ethnicity,
or any other demographic detail; it sees cart behavior. If the movement of the
cart does not match that typical of a paid transaction, the Purchek® solution
responds accordingly - no exceptions, no discrimination. This enables the system
to prevent even the most discrete theft, incidents that would have otherwise
gone completely undetected.
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47 Companies File 71 Cyber Incident
Reports in 11 Months
SEC cyber incident reporting rule generates 71 filings in 11 months
Most companies that disclosed cyber
incidents to the agency did not describe materiality or other useful
information, a BreachRx report found.
Publicly-traded companies disclosed a collective 71 cybersecurity incidents
in regulatory filings during the first 11 months of the Securities and Exchange
Commission's cyber incident reporting rule, BreachRx said in a Tuesday
report. The SEC rule requiring companies to report an incident within four days
of determining materiality went into effect Dec. 18, 2023.
Less than 1 in 5 of those 8-K filings, which came from 47 companies -
multiple companies filed updates with the SEC as they learned more - specified a
material impact, according to BreachRx's research. On average, companies
disclosed cyber incidents roughly nine days after detection.
"Given the volume of impactful incidents that companies face on a day-to-day
basis, the volume of SEC notifications seems incredibly low, particularly if
we examine state data breach sites that detail incidents reported to them,"
BreachRx CEO Andy Lunsford said via email.
The SEC's cyber disclosure rule continues to confound companies,
resulting in a lack of compliance and insufficient details, analysis of the past
year's filings shows.
Business leaders' concerns about sharing too much information is causing
a sustained variance in the timing and fullness of cyber incident filings,
Lunsford said.
cybersecuritydive.com
'Weakest Cybersecurity Link'
Containers have 600+ vulnerabilities on average
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are the fastest growing - and weakest cybersecurity link - in software supply
chains, according to NetRise.
Companies are struggling to get container security right. Issues from
misconfigured clouds, containers, and networks to uncertainty over who owns
container security throughout the software's lifecycle persist. And yet,
according to a 2022 Anchore report, enterprises plan to expand container
adoption over the next 24 months, with 88% planning to increase container use
and 31% planning to increase container use significantly.
However, as of 2024, we are starting to see a recognition of container security
issues, as a recent report by Red Hat indicates that 67% of organizations
have delayed or slowed down application deployment due to security concerns
related to containers and Kubernetes.
helpnetsecurity.com
Why crisis simulations fail and how to fix them
In this Help Net Security interview, Allison Ritter, Head of Cyber Experiential
Exercising at Cyberbit, shares her insights on the key differences between
in-person and virtual cyber crisis simulations and what makes each approach
effective. Ritter highlights the need for effective communication, clearly
defined roles, and realistic scenarios to help teams perform under pressure.
helpnetsecurity.com
Zero-days from top security vendors were most exploited CVEs in 2023
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In Case You Missed It
Sapphire Celebrates 10 Years of Success
Sapphire is thrilled to celebrate our 11th
anniversary with you!
Over the past decade and more, Sapphire has proudly served the security needs of
countless businesses across the cannabis, pawn, and jewelry industries -- and
beyond.
As they reflect on this milestone, Sapphire extends their deepest gratitude to
their clients, partners, and team members who have been instrumental in this
journey.
Here's to continued growth and success together!
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Securing Your Cannabis Store
Video Surveillance for Cannabis Businesses
 Regardless
of license type, all cannabis businesses will need a video surveillance
system. Like other industries, one of the main goals of the video
surveillance system in a cannabis business is loss prevention. Individuals are
less likely to steal when they know they are being recorded, and if they do
attempt to steal, they are more likely to be caught.
Businesses are more protected from potential theft, diversion, and losses
when they implement proper video monitoring systems and other compliant
security devices.
Though every cannabis business needs a video surveillance system, the needs of
each business may differ. Based on the design, location, and function of the
facility, the business may require increased storage capacity, specialty
devices, or advanced monitoring services.
Surveillance Cameras
While security cameras differ greatly in their quality, price, and abilities,
the goals of a basic video surveillance system remain the same:
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Reduce and prevent internal/external theft
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Assist with inventory management
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Track employee progress/optimize performance
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Analyze customer shopping patterns/improve business operations
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Investigate an incident after it has occurred
For cannabis businesses, basic video surveillance systems are composed of
similar devices: cameras, video management systems, display monitors, and
storage devices like an ENVR. Though these systems are primarily reactive in
nature, video surveillance technology is advancing to become more proactive.
Most states/localities have required
policies and laws for cannabis businesses. These laws typically mandate
video surveillance systems, and may even require recording in a specific
resolution or frames per second. Requirements regulating the length of time that
a cannabis business must store video recordings is also common and the duration
varies by state.
sapphirerisk.com
Police may search a vehicle based on the smell of raw cannabis, Illinois Supreme
Court rules
The smell of raw cannabis is grounds for police to search a vehicle, the
Illinois Supreme Court ruled Thursday. The decision runs counter to the court's
previous ruling that the smell of burnt cannabis by itself is not sufficient
reason for a vehicle search.
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two rulings create a situation in which, though it is illegal to smoke pot in
a vehicle, drivers are protected from a search based only on the smell of burnt
cannabis, but are not protected from a search based on the smell of raw
marijuana.
The ruling came in the case of Vincent Molina, of Moline, who was a passenger in
a vehicle that was stopped by a state trooper for speeding on I-88 in Whiteside
County, near the Iowa border, in December 2020.After the trooper said he smelled
raw cannabis coming from the open window of the car, he searched it and found
several marijuana joints in the center console, and cannabis in a sealed box in
the glove compartment.
Molina was charged with misdemeanor possession because he wasn't transporting
the cannabis in the proper container. The trial court ruled the search was
not justified because possession of small amounts of marijuana has been legal in
Illinois since the beginning of 2020. The appeals court reversed the ruling.
The case was combined at a high court hearing with the case of Ryan Redmond, in
which the court ruled that the smell of burnt cannabis by itself was not grounds
for a search. While it's illegal to smoke pot in a private vehicle, the court
suggested that the smell of burnt cannabis could come from smoking before
getting into the car.
cannabisbusinessexecutive.com
Cannabis Rescheduling Will Boost Creditworthiness, But Compliance Will Remain
Key
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A Look Inside ICE Efforts to Fight Online Fakes
'Operation In Our Sites' keeps Internet clear of fakes
ICE conducts enforcement ahead of Cyber
Monday
 Several
thousand copyright-infringing websites and third-party marketplace listings
selling counterfeit pharmaceuticals, automotive parts and other fake items to
unsuspecting consumers have been criminally and administratively seized and
removed in an effort that combines the resources of global law-enforcement
agencies and industry.
There were roughly 15,000 illegal websites seized and 48,000 erroneous
ecommerce links removed over the past year as part of Operation In Our Sites
VII, an effort conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE),
Europol, Interpol and members of industry to crackdown on individuals using
the Internet to peddle bogus goods and other copyright-protected material that
threaten the health and safety of shoppers. The initiative was coordinated and
supported by the ICE-led National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination
Center (IPR Center).
The global enforcement action highlighted the effective collaboration between
law-enforcement authorities from 27 countries, anti-counterfeiting
associations and industry representatives, who made substantial contributions to
the success of this operation. Dozens of brand owners and industry organizations
representing name-brand footwear and apparel, cosmetics and personal care
products, active wear and sporting and entertainment associations participated
in this effort, and were solely responsible for targeting listings on popular
ecommerce sites selling imitation items.
It was a successful year for online intellectual property enforcement, as ICE's
Homeland Security Investigations announced they had arrested and charged the
owner and operator of Kickass Torrents (KAT), a popular website that enabled
users to download and distribute copyright-protected content, with criminal
copyright infringement and conspiracy to commit money laundering. The
estimated value of pirated content reproduced and distributed on KAT was over $1
billion, and operators of the website turned their criminal enterprise into a
net worth of $54 million, with annual advertising revenue of between $12-22
million.
Each year, the market is flooded with counterfeit products being sold at stores,
on street corners and online. The internet has facilitated the sale of
counterfeit merchandise online and criminals have taken advantage of the
internet to deceive, sell and ship fake products directly to unsuspecting
consumers. The most popular counterfeit products seized each year include
headphones, sports jerseys, personal care products, shoes, toys, luxury goods,
cell phones and electronic accessories.
ice.gov
Head of union campaign at NC Amazon warehouse fired, claims unfair termination
The worker behind a campaign to unionize one of Amazon's largest warehouses in
North Carolina was fired from the facility last week following an internal
investigation into his conduct. On Dec. 3, Amazon notified Ryan Brown of his
immediate termination from RDU1, a 2 million-square-foot fulfillment center in
Garner.
Brown, 43, had been an item packer since the Wake County site opened four years
ago. In January 2022, he cofounded Carolina Amazonians United for Solidarity and
Empowerment, or CAUSE, an independent organization focused on unionizing the RDU
workforce. Brown says Amazon's pandemic safety response inspired him to start
the group, which now calls on the company to provide $30-an-hour minimum
starting wages and give workers full-hour paid breaks during shifts, which
can last more than 10 hours.
newsobserver.com
Amazon Is a Car Dealership Now
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New York, NY: 3 suspects connected to citywide jewelry store robbery
pattern at large
The NYPD says three suspects are connected to two separate robbery
incidents citywide. Police say on Sunday, three males attempted to rob
Pyramids Jewelry II in Bay Ridge with sledgehammers. Two days prior, the
same suspects were seen arriving at a Queens jewelry store in the same
fashion where police officers say they took off with approximately
$800,000 worth of jewelry. Surveillance video from Pyramids Jewelry II
shows the suspects arriving at the scene, each armed with a
sledgehammer. They are seen wearing all black and face masks, before
fleeing in separate getaway cars.
brooklyn.news12.com
Cedar Park, TX: 9 arrested after 'shoplifting blitz' near Lakeline Mall
Several people were arrested and $7,500 worth of merchandise was
recovered after a "shoplifting blitz" operation near the Lakeline Mall.
Austin police said they responded to four active shoplifting cases that
included a call regarding four people working together, and three
frequent offenders. A total of nine people were arrested for offenses
including: Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity, Theft, Possession of
a Controlled Substance (POCS), and Request to Apprehend.
fox7austin.com
Oakland, CA: Shop owner criticizes police response after burglary hit
Police are investigating a brazen robbery at a cellphone repair shop in
East Oakland. Surveillance video showed Mr. Phone Repair being ransacked
by several suspects in a flash-mob-style burglary around 6 a.m.
Wednesday. One of the shop's owners, Abdullah Mohammed, said his
business does a lot to help the community. "Sometimes they're short on
money, we will let them go," he said. Adding, "We fix about 10 to 15
phones every single day." He said he called 911 repeatedly to report the
burglary, even as the crime was in progress. "When I called 911, she
told me, and I quote, she said 'Stop calling this, because this is an
emergency line.' Like this is not an emergency. Like 15 people broke
in. That's a crime isn't it?" Mohammed said. He said he then began
calling the non-emergency line. "I'm on hold for 10 minutes and nobody
picked up. I called actually five or six times," he said. Police did
not show up for more than nine hours. "Every single phone that we
have in here, we have a tracker inside the phone," said Mohammed."We
know exactly where the phones are. We told the cops that over the phone
and they didn't do anything."
ktvu.com
Charlotte, NC: SouthPark Nordstrom robbed for 2nd time in 5 days; police
says the crimes aren't specific to the holidays
The SouthPark Mall Nordstrom was robbed for the second time in five days
ahead of the holidays, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police. "It's
shocking because I wouldn't expect such a rich area like SouthPark to
have robberies," said shopper Brandon Viveros. A CMPD police report
states the latest incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the
high-end department store. An initial investigation said that security,
described as "asset protection," was alerted to a group of people
concealing items. While attempting to apprehend them, the group
assaulted security, which resulted in minor injuries before the group
fled the scene. Six fragrance sets are listed in the robbery. A
detective with CMPD's Organized Retail Crime Task Force told Queen City
News he doesn't think thieves are necessarily targeting Nordstrom. In
talking with criminals, he said nowadays, camera systems don't scare
them. They're more likely to be afraid if they see an officer sitting in
front of a store. The case is being classified as a robbery and assault.
There is no description of the subjects or surveillance video at this
time. This remains an active investigation.
qcnews.com
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Shootings & Deaths
Clayton County, GA: Update: Mother sues Family Dollar for Alleged Negligence
after Son's Fatal Shooting
In a stark turn of events following a fatal shooting at a Family Dollar store in
Clayton County, the mother of the deceased, Lem Johnny Johnson IV, has taken
legal action against the retail chain. According to FOX5 Atlanta, Sheila Brooks,
after months of anguish from the loss of her 20-year-old son, who was gunned
down while shopping on February 2, 2024, charges in the lawsuit that the store
failed to safeguard her son against a well-documented tide of crime at the
location. On the day of the incident, police responded to the Family Dollar at
5425 Riverdale, where they found Johnson with multiple gunshot wounds, as
reported by 11Alive. In June, Montevious Garrison was arrested in connection
with the murder. Johnson's family asserts that his death was not a random act of
violence but a result of the company's negligence, citing repeated burglaries,
thefts, assaults, and the presence of illegal firearms at the store. The store
has not commented on the allegations at this time.
hoodline.com
Hartford County, MD: Jury finds man guilty of attempted murder in Harford Mall
shooting trial
A jury found a man guilty Wednesday for a shooting inside of Harford Mall.
Wesley Lyons, 35, was also found guilty of reckless endangerment, and illegal
possession of a firearm after being convicted. It all began on June 2, officers
responded to the Harford Bounce Party Place inside the mall around 4:00 pm.
Police discovered the victim with a gunshot wound and later learned that Lyons
had fled the scene, running out of the mall. Security footage revealed a group
of people arguing and fighting when Lyons pulled out a gun with an extended
magazine and fired multiple rounds at the victim. Officers later found out that
the victim was helping set up for a 1-year-old child's birthday party.
wmar2news.com
Robberies, Incidents & Thefts
Olympia, WA: Shoplifting suspect stabbed store security workers with scissors
A 25-year-old woman is accused of stabbing two store security workers at Capital
Mall, according to Olympia police. About 3:15 p.m. Nov. 24, the woman was seen
trying to steal from JC Penney, Police Lt. Paul Lower said. She was detained by
loss prevention workers and taken to an office where paperwork could be
completed, he said. The workers asked her name and she replied with a false
name. They then said they would need to call police to verify her real name,
Lower said. At that point, the woman allegedly put her hand in her coat pocket
and threatened to shoot them. The workers backed away, then she allegedly
grabbed some scissors from a desk and rushed at them. She stabbed one worker in
the hand, while the other person suffered cuts to an arm and fingers. The woman
was detained again and police were called.
theolympian.com
Franklin, TN: Nearby business owners make security changes after Sonic Armed
Robbery and Kidnapping
Just after 10 p.m. Tuesday night as the Sonic manager was closing the store on
Battlewood St., police say a man held him at gunpoint, stole money from the cash
register, and forced him into a car where three other men were waiting. They all
drove around, continuing to assault the manager, before eventually leaving him
in another neighborhood. "Oh I mean, I'm on high alert now," The Good Cup owner
Amanda Taylor said. For business owners like Taylor, who work just down the
street, she says it's terrifying to know the suspects are still out there. I've
never thought twice about it being unsafe, but hearing what happened across the
street, and the fact that it's a walking distance that definitely makes me
concerned," Taylor said. Sonic told WSMV4 that last night, the manager had to be
taken to the hospital for his injuries, but today he's doing alright and
recovering at home. They said it all happened in between the time the cooks left
and the manager went to lock the door. They said they don't keep very much cash
inside, so there wasn't a lot to take. "A lot of times we've left our door
unlocked, and you know, we go to open the next day we're like 'Oh, it was
unlocked,' and nothing's ever happened. It's always been such a safe
environment, safe community," Taylor said. Taylor said she and the neighboring
stores will be making changes - adding more cameras, staying in pairs, and
coming up with a safety plan. "Now with that happening, you know you have to
kind of think about that and be prepared," Taylor said.
wsmv.com
Paramount, CA: Series of smash-and-grab burglaries target businesses across LA
County
A wave of burglaries has targeted eight businesses across L.A. County. Among the
businesses hit were several pharmacies in Paramount and Cerritos, two wing stops
and a barber shop. "As a business owner that's something you have to deal with
every day. That little tension in yourself, you're just always looking at the
cameras," said Mendoza Shoes owner Elizabeth Mendoza. Mendoza said she's on edge
after the recent burglaries. In her shopping plaza in Paramount, a barber shop
and pharmacy were burglarized during the early morning hours, with their windows
smashed. Mendoza said this isn't the first time something like this has
happened. Another wave of burglaries hit the same plaza back in January. "We
don't leave any money out in the night because we know these things happen. But
just a break in the door cost us $450," Mendoza said. Surveillance video from
Fobi Pharmacy, just two doors from Mendoza's store, captured the moment four
thieves used power tools to break the gate. The pharmacy owner, who declined to
speak on camera, said the thieves ran off with several bottles of prescription
drugs.
abc7.com
Detroit, MI: Former Target employee wears old uniform to rob Michigan store,
crashes after fleeing
A former Target worker posing as a rehired seasonal worker robbed a Detroit-area
Target and crashed his car while fleeing, police said. The incident happened
around 6 a.m. Tuesday at the Target location at 14099 Pardee Road in Taylor. The
man gained entry into Target through the building's employee entrance by posing
as a seasonal employee who was starting his first day on the job Tuesday.
According to police, because the man was previously on the payroll, he was able
to talk a worker into opening the door for him. Police say the man used his
knowledge as a store employee and walked over to the customer service area. The
man first allegedly checked a register's till only to find it was empty. He then
reportedly found a PlayStation console and Apple AirPods waiting for customer
pickup, grabbed the electronics and fled the store. When store employees called
the police, they were unaware that he was not an employee. The man left the area
as police arrived and drove off at a high rate of speed northbound on Pardee.
Police briefly pursued the vehicle before terminating their pursuit at the
request of a supervisor. The suspect eventually crashed into two vehicles at the
intersection of Pardee and Goddard. The man was taken into custody, and police
recovered the stolen items. No serious injuries were reported. Detectives are
submitting a warrant request for charges to the Wayne County Prosecutor's
Office.
cbsnews.com
Ventura County, CA: Circle K Armed Robbery suspect apprehended following vehicle
pursuit in Ojai
Wakefield, MA: Mass. cheese shop damaged by pellet gun: 'Maybe somebody's
lactose intolerant?'
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