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Keith Aubele CPP, LPP named CSO for Salient Systems

Salient Systems appoints first Chief Security Officer

Salient Systems, a leader in open architecture video management software solutions, has announced that Keith Aubele CPP, LPP has been named as the company's Chief Security Officer. Aubele brings decades of experience at leading retail organizations to the CSO role, which is the first such position for Salient.

A former Director of Loss Prevention for Walmart Stores Inc, and Senior Vice President of Loss Prevention for The Home Depot, Aubele will guide Salient's approach to customer needs in the rapidly changing security landscape, as well as provide overall leadership and direction on corporate risk assessment, strategic planning and global initiatives on behalf of Salient. Aubele also serves on the Asset Protection Council with ASIS International and holds a Certified Protection Professional (CPP) with ASIS, and a Loss Prevention Professional certification (LPP) from Missouri Southern University. He has also worked with top Fortune 500 clients while leading his consulting firm, Nav1gate. 

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Prosegur Security Introduces the World's First EAS System with an Integrated Ad Platform

Global leader in security technology launches all-new EVO system featuring one-of-a-kind monitoring that pays for itself through advertising revenue

DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., Dec. 15, 2021 -- Prosegur Security, a global leader in security technology, has launched EVO, the world's first EAS system with an integrated ad platform that can pay for itself through advertising revenue while also providing retailers with valuable data on in-store traffic. The EVO system features monitors that play retailer-approved ads at store entrances, managed remotely by Prosegur and its technology partner INEO.

"Silicon Valley and even major online retailers have created major revenue generation platforms through advertising. EAS is strategically placed in one of the most important locations inside the physical store where consumers can be influenced to buy more," said Tony D'Onofrio, CEO of Prosegur's global retail business unit. "It is time for EAS to evolve into a powerful AI cloud-supported advertising platform with increased security and operational features. The EVO system's large monitors can play a welcome message, information on mask-wearing and social distancing, store's current specials and more. Best of all, brands are willing to pay to have their ads appear on the screens too, offsetting or completely paying for the cost of the system itself."

The EVO system is built on a patented EAS media integration platform developed by Prosegur's partner INEO, which allows for automated and remote management of ads across the entire store chain. Ads can be regionally-targeted, or even made unique for one specific location.

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Interface Shares its 2022 Networking Predictions for Retail & Restaurant Markets

Earth City, MO (December 15, 2021) - Interface Security Systems, a leading managed service provider delivering business security, managed network, UCaaS, and business intelligence solutions to distributed enterprises, today shared its networking predictions for the restaurant and retail markets.

Network transformation will gain ground in spite of supply chain issues

Retail and restaurant brands were forced to pivot their business models and customer engagement strategies to tackle the disruptions during the pandemic. We saw that brands that embraced digital transformation by revamping network infrastructure and implementing pervasive connectivity solutions, such as Software Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) and wireless WAN, regained growth faster.

Supply chain bottlenecks have delayed plans for procuring new equipment. Enterprises may be forced to leverage multi-vendor infrastructure due to inadequate supply of devices for large networks, shortage of Power over Ethernet (PoE) switches and specialty Wireless Access Points (WAPs). We expect supply chain issues to ease up in Q2 2022 and businesses redoubling their efforts to accelerate network transformation.

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The U.S. Crime Surge
The Retail Impact


LA Times Challenges Retailers' Crime Data
Retailers say theft is at crisis levels. The numbers say otherwise

Organized retail crime is haunting the nation this holiday season.

With industry groups sounding the alarm, politicians have declared the issue a priority. California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he would increase the budget of the California Highway Patrol next year to beef up its Organized Retail Theft task force. California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta met with retailers, online marketplace companies and law enforcement Tuesday to develop strategies to fight organized retail crime. Police and prosecutors say criminal justice reforms need to be rolled back to deter smash-and-grabs.

Although some retail and law enforcement lobbyists cite eye-popping figures, there is reason to doubt the problem is anywhere near as large or widespread as they say. The best estimates available put losses at around 7 cents per $100 of sales on average.

It's easy to get attention for sensational claims, however, particularly when they come from official sources. Rachel Michelin, president of the California Retailers Assn., told the San Jose Mercury News that
in San Francisco and Oakland alone, businesses lose $3.6 billion to organized retail crime each year.

That would mean retail gangs steal nearly 25% of total sales in San Francisco and Oakland combined, which amounted to around $15.5 billion in 2019, according to the state agency that tracks sales tax.
Can that be right? In a word: no.

The country's largest retail industry group, the National Retail Federation, estimated in its latest report that
losses from organized retail theft average $700,000 per $1 billion in sales - or 0.07% of total sales - an amount roughly 330 times lower than the CRA's estimate.

Broader crime statistics paint a picture of a decreasing problem, not one on the rise. National crime statistics from the FBI show shoplifting decreasing steadily every year from 2015 through 2020, the most recent data available. Larceny - the taking of property without using force or breaking in - declined 16% between 2010 and 2019, then dipped even lower in 2020, the data indicate.

One thing that has gone up is the visibility of open theft from stores. Ubiquitous security cameras and smartphones mean that few crimes go unrecorded, and videos of people loading up bags and carts with products and walking out the door make for viral content. latimes.com

Fencing Dangerous Stolen Goods Online
Why smash-and-grab pharmacy thefts can be more dangerous for consumers

When it comes to resold baby food and over-the-counter medications, wasting your money on an ineffective product is the best-case scenario, one expert said.

Smash-and-grab robberies typically target goods like clothing, jewelry, accessories and electronics, all of which have high resale values. But
when the thieves raid pharmacies, the stakes increase.

Many of the items stolen from those vendors are regulated, such as over-the-counter medications and baby formula. If the items are then fenced - when buyers knowingly accept stolen goods to resell -
quality standards that ensure efficacy and safety can no longer be guaranteed.

Legislative efforts are in motion to try to curtail the sale of such potentially dangerous items.

The
Stopping Harmful Offers on Platforms by Screening Against Fakes in E-commerce Act, or SHOP SAFE, aims to prevent the sale of counterfeit goods by providing incentives for platforms to screen and vet sellers and products, penalize repeat offenders and provide consumers with relevant information.

The CEOs of 20 retailers, including Rite Aid Corp., CVS Health and the Walgreens Boots Alliance, signed a letter Thursday
asking Congress to pass the Integrity, Notification and Fairness in Online Retail Marketplaces for Consumers Act, or INFORM Consumers.

It would require online marketplaces to authenticate the identities of "high-volume third-party sellers" to deter the sale of stolen and counterfeit goods and "
prevent organized retail crime rings from stealing items from stores to resell those items in bulk online." The act would also allow consumers to see basic identification and contact information for the third-party sellers.

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Criminals are capitalizing on the anonymity of the internet and the failure of certain marketplaces to verify their sellers," the letter says. "There is no simple answer to stopping organized retail crime or the sale of counterfeits - but key to stemming the tide of these growing problems is transparency."

Brewer and Spangler urged consumers looking to stay safe to buy only from known retailers.

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When it comes to over-the-counter medication or baby products and food, consumers should avoid third-party marketplaces altogether. Products could be counterfeit, stolen, expired or tampered with," Spangler said. "Buyer beware: If you think you're getting a great deal on over-the-counter medication from a marketplace, you're getting something that's either stolen or counterfeit." nbcnews.com

Retail & Law Enforcement Join Forces to Stop Theft & Violence
Police, retailers seek assistance in fight against theft, smash-and-grabs
As thieves become increasingly bold, retailers are seeking support from their police and lawmakers to prevent the kinds of smash-and-grab robberies that are taking hold nationwide in places such as Florida, California and Illinois.

In an effort to protect their stores,
retailers throughout the country are dedicating more money and resources in loss prevention equipment and technology, according to the National Retail Federation. Surveillance and security systems have helped to apprehend suspected thieves, but investing in new technology or increasing police presence alone isn't likely to mitigate the problem. Some believe it will take a collaborative effort between retailers, police, lawmakers and court officials to make a lasting impression.

"They're protecting themselves already, doing the best to protect themselves and their customers," said Illinois Retail Merchants Association President Rob Karr. "We need cooperation."

NewsNation reached out to 100 police departments, 26 of which responded with statements about their efforts to combat the recent wave of robberies.

Departments throughout the country agreed that to protect personal items, people should lock their cars and avoid having packages delivered to areas where they might be left out in the open. As for retail safety, customers are likely to notice
increased police presence near shopping centers this holiday season.

"Many retail establishments will hire off-duty officers to work at their business in uniform as a deterrent/security," the Kansas City Police Department said in a statement. Those officers tend to work more hours at businesses that experience an uptick in shoppers during the holiday. newsnationnow.com

Inside the Hunt for Retail Theft Rings
NBC News' Vicky Nguyen takes us to Perrysburg Township, Ohio, where
a team of detectives respond daily to organized retail crime and track stolen goods online. The goods often end up on Facebook Marketplace. In a statement, a Facebook spokesperson says in part, "We prohibit the sale of stolen goods on our platform and use a number of tools to prevent this kind of fraud." nbcnews.com

Kim Foxx rethinking retail theft policy
Amid growing outrage over organized retail crime, the Cook County state's attorney says she's reconsidering her stance on what constitutes a felony.

The retail theft 'crisis' isn't what you think it is
The recent panic over retail theft reveals tensions at the heart of American consumerism
 

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COVID Update

486.5M Vaccinations Given

US: 51.1M Cases - 821.3K Dead - 40.2M Recovered
Worldwide: 271.8M Cases - 5.3M Dead - 244.4M Recovered


Former Senior Loss Prevention Executive
Know of any fallen LP exec? Let's remember & recognize.

Private Industry Security Guard Deaths: 328   Law Enforcement Officer Deaths: 552
*Red indicates change in total deaths


Another Grim COVID Milestone
'A terrible tragedy': US passes 800,000 Covid deaths - highest in the world

Figure deemed doubly heartbreaking amid widespread availability of vaccines, as WHO warns Omicron is spreading at unprecedented rate

The US death toll from Covid-19 has passed 800,000, a once-unimaginable figure seen as doubly tragic given that more than
200,000 of those lives were lost after vaccines became available last spring.

The figure represents the highest reported toll of any country in the world, and is likely even higher. The US accounts for approximately 4% of the world's population but about
15% of the 5.3 million known deaths from the coronavirus since the outbreak began in China two years ago.

The grim milestone comes as
the world braces for rise in cases of the new Omicron variant, with the World Health Organization (WHO) warning it was spreading at an unprecedented rate. theguardian.com

'Inhumane' Pharmacy Work Conditions?
Retail pharmacists say they are overworked and burned out due to short-staffing and the increased demand for COVID-19 shots

Walgreens, CVS, and Rite Aid say they are recruiting more workers to meet increased demand.

Insider spoke to 6 current and former
pharmacists at CVS, Walgreens, and Rite Aid. Clinicians said they experienced burnout from high workloads and did not receive adequate support from the pharmacies to handle increased workload from COVID-19 vaccines.

Walgreens locations in Idaho recently
shortened pharmacy hours due to lack of staff. Pharmacy patients said they experienced longer wait times at CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart locations in Indiana, Colorado, Kentucky, and Connecticut, according to local news reports.

The problem
worsened as more people became eligible for COVID-19 vaccine and booster shots, The Wall Street Journal reported. The Food and Drug Administration authorized a Pfizer jab for kids aged 5 to 11 last month, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently recommended all adults get a booster shot once eligible

"We are expected to fill hundreds of medications per day, with less and less support staff, and more workload," a former CVS pharmacist in Connecticut told Insider. "
COVID has exacerbated this already inhumane situation." businessinsider.com

The Return of Retail Mask Mandates & Shopper Limits?
Apple retail reinstates mask mandate and limited store capacities over COVID-19 case increase
Apple is
reinstating its mask mandate at all US retail stores due to rising COVID-19 cases, according to Bloomberg's Terminal. Once again, the company will begin limiting store occupancy at several locations.

As posted by Bloomberg's journalist Mark Gurman, Apple decided to reinstate the mask mandate a few days after the new Omicron variant started to raise concerns over a new rise of COVID-19 cases in the US.

The report says: "The technology giant said it's requiring masks for shoppers -
a rule that had been dropped at about half of its U.S. stores - to "support the wellbeing of customers and employees."

"Amid rising cases in many communities, we now require that all customers join our team members in wearing masks while visiting our stores," the company said in a statement Tuesday.

This news also comes days after Apple had to shut down an Apple Store in Texas due to a COVID-19 outbreak. The company will also
begin limiting store occupancy once again at several locations. 9to5mac.com

The 'Return-to-Office' That Never Comes
COVID-19 Thwarts Return-to-Office Plans-Again

How the omicron variant may further complicate the return to the office.

COVID-19 cases are once again on the rise. The U.S. is
averaging over 120,000 cases and 1,200 deaths daily. Monday, the U.S. surpassed 50 million confirmed cases and is nearing 800,000 deaths since the start of the pandemic.

The delta variant is still driving this current surge. That has experts concerned about what could happen in the coming weeks. The new and constantly evolving information about COVID-19 continues to be a source of confusion and frustration for employer and employees alike.

Some companies have begun the return-to-the office plan. Office occupancy in the U.S. increased from 33% in August to 40% in December, according to data from Kastle Systems. But for many workers, coming into the office is a personal choice and not required five days a week.

Clifton and his analysts at Gallup estimate that "when the pandemic wanes and something close to 'normal' returns,
there will be a 37% reduction of in-person days worked per week for those 60 million employees who can work from home."

In other words,
remote work and empty desks at the office is something employers are going to live with long after the pandemic is declared over. ehstoday.com

The Pandemic Effect: Hybrid work is dead, long live "work"

Sixth COVID wave, fuelled by Omicron, to hit France in January


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The Hayes Report on Loss Prevention
Quarterly - Winter 2021-22 - Vol. 37 No. 1

Topics: Reducing Employee Theft by Limiting Multiple Tasks - New Approach to Employee
Dishonesty - Under-Reporting by Franchisees - Company Shrink Stats & Trends


Mark Doyle Talks ---
Are You Ready For 2022?


It's the beginning of a new year and unfortunately the problem of retail theft is not getting any better, in fact many believe it is getting worse. Shoplifting is constantly in the news and legislators, courts, and some local police departments have not been the kindest to retailers over the past few years. We seem to be fighting an uphill battle year after year, but I have faith in the many LP Professionals who give it their all to keep shrink under control within their respective companies.

Have you decided how you will attack your shrink issues in 2022? I suggest you have a targeted approach based on a shrink study/review, your current shrink losses, and past/current loss experiences within your locations. Do not use a shotgun approach hoping for better results. Have a safe, secure and successful 2022!

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What's All that Empty Retail Space Being Used For?
Sears, Struggling to Sell Goods, Markets a Valuable Asset: Real Estate

Many former stores are being overhauled for new retailers, but developers are installing high-end apartments, cutting-edge classrooms and even labs at sites around the country.

Shoppers may no longer come in droves for wrenches, watches or washing machines. But Sears, the once-ubiquitous department store that has been battered by the growth of e-commerce,
may have one last thing of value to market: its own buildings.

Starting about a decade ago - and accelerating over the past few months as its owner embarked on the equivalent of a clearance sale - investors have been betting on
new uses for vacant Sears stores, from Santa Monica, Calif., to southern New Jersey.

Many of the sites, often older, windowless hulks connected to shopping malls, are not straying far from their original mission:
They're being overhauled for new retailers.

But some addresses, in line with a trend of repurposing dusty commercial properties, are being
given fresh and sometimes unexpected new functions. At more than a dozen sites across the county, developers are installing high-end apartments, cutting-edge classrooms and even labs where classified weapons systems are conceived.

To be sure, Sears is not the only chain grappling with empty aisles. Several major department stores have filed for bankruptcy protection during the pandemic, including
Neiman Marcus, JCPenney and Lord & Taylor, though as with Sears, many of those retailers were struggling and closing locations well before the coronavirus crisis. nytimes.com

The Inflation Effect
November Retail Sales Slow Sharply As Historic Inflation Surge Bites Spending
U.S. retail sales rose for a fourth consecutive month in November, data from the Commerce Department indicated Wednesday, but
the gains were muted amid the fastest consumer price inflation in nearly forty years.

November retail sales rose 0.3% from the previous month to a collective $639.8 billion, the Commerce Department said,
well behind of the Street consensus forecast of a 0.8% gain, and 16.1% higher from the COVID-hit period in the fall of last year. The October total was revised modestly higher to a gain of 1.8%, the Commerce Department report showed.

Stripping out auto and gasoline sales, November retail sales were up 0.2%, the Commerce Department report noted, compared to a Street consensus of 0.9%. thestreet.com

Retail Wage War Continues
Hobby Lobby to raise its minimum wage to $18.50 beginning Jan. 1
Hobby Lobby announced Tuesday that it's
raising its minimum wage to $18.50 an hour effective Jan. 1. Full-time hourly employees would receive the new hourly raise, which was increased from $17 an hour, the Oklahoma City-based company said in a press release.

"We have a long track record of taking care of our employees," said Hobby Lobby founder and CEO David Green in a news release. "In 1998, we made the decision to close our stores on Sundays, and at 8 p.m. the rest of the week, to provide employees time for rest, family, and worship. We've also worked hard over the years to
provide the best pay and benefits in retail, which has allowed us to attract and retain an outstanding group of associates to serve our devoted customers. news5cleveland.com

Lowe's says pandemic-fueled home improvement demand could cool in year ahead

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Auror closes US$20 million capital round,
empowering retailers and police to reduce more crime

Auror has successfully closed a US$20 million round to further its mission to create safer communities worldwide.

The company works with some of the world's top retailers, including the biggest and best in North America. The platform is also used by thousands of retail stores and over 500 law enforcement agencies worldwide. More than 100,000 crime events are recorded by Auror's retailers every month.

The latest capital raise enables Auror to continue investing in the best people, building industry-leading technologies, and supporting North American retailers to reduce crime, loss, and harm in their stores.

Auror co-CEO Phil Thomson says:

"Shoplifting and other retail crimes are at an all-time high and have been magnified by the impact of COVID over the last 18 months. The impact of retail crime is financially massive, but more importantly it hurts retail workers and the communities they serve. The crime intelligence platform we're building is needed now more than ever to help retailers prevent further loss and harm."

The investment was led by venture capital firm Movac. Movac Partner Lovina McMurchy is joining Auror's Board and says:

"Auror has the trifecta we always look for - great team, great product, great customers. Their metrics are also globally best-in-class. We're excited to be on the journey to help prevent more crime and keep our communities safe."

Silicon Valley-based Shasta Ventures Managing Partner Rob Coneybeer says they had a strong reason for investing in Auror:

"Shasta Ventures invested in Auror because we believe that the company uniquely solves an enormous problem for physical retailers around the world. We were impressed by the breadth and depth of customer traction Auror has already achieved, and believe the company is well-positioned to scale globally into a very large and important business."

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Upcoming RH-ISAC Events


Dec. 15 - 2021 Attack Retrospective: Observations From a Year Like No Other


Jan. 5 - The Cost of Bad Bots on E-commerce Merchant Profitability with Aberdeen Research


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especially if their retailer is a member of RH-ISAC.

 



Malicious Online Ads - Malware - Data Collection Threats
Defense Department blocks ads to counter malvertising, official tells Congress
The Defense Department employs multiple methods of
blocking internet advertisements because of the threats that malicious ads pose, the Pentagon said in a letter Monday.

The Defense Department employs multiple methods of blocking internet advertisements because of the threats that malicious ads pose, the Pentagon said in a letter Monday.

The department's answer to a summer inquiry from Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., follows similar responses from the intelligence community in which agencies said they rely on ad-blockers as a security measure. In January, the Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency also
urged federal agencies to block ads because of the potential for malicious activity.

"Yes, the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) has deployed various technologies to
protect against online-advertising related malware and data collection threats," wrote Kelly Fletcher, who's currently serving in the role of DOD's chief information officer. "Web content filter and Sharkseer tools block bad traffic that traverses our internet access points and Cloud Based Internet Isolation (CBII) also isolates all traffic, including ads."

While the letter didn't specify when DOD began blocking ads, the department rearranged funding in 2019 for DISA to take over the Sharkseer program from the National Security Agency.
Sharkseer scans incoming traffic for threats via artificial intelligence. DOD is still migrating users to CBII, which seeks to protect them when they visit nongovernmental sites.

Malvertising, in which hackers inject malware into digital ads, showed signs of declining in 2020. But
estimates routinely place the cost from malvertising to online advertisers at approximately $1 billion annually. cyberscoop.com

Are You Prepared for 2022's Cyber Risk Challenges?
The cyber risk future doesn't look good, but organizations are ready
A Trend Micro report predicts global
organizations will emerge more alert and better prepared in 2022 thanks to a comprehensive, proactive, cloud-first approach to mitigating cyber risk.

Research, foresight, and automation are critical for organizations to manage risk and secure their workforce. 40.9 billion email threats, malicious files and malicious URLs were blocked for customers in the first half of 2021 alone - a 47% year-over-year increase.
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threat actors in 2022 will focus ransomware attacks on cloud and datacenter workloads and exposed services to take advantage of the large number of employees continuing to work from home. Vulnerabilities will be weaponized in record time and chained with privilege escalation bugs to drive successful campaigns, according to the report.

"It's been a tough couple of years for cybersecurity teams,
disrupted by work-from-home mandates and challenged as corporate attack surfaces have exploded in size," said Jon Clay, VP of threat intelligence for Trend Micro.

"However, as hybrid work emerges and more certainty returns day-to-day,
security leaders will be able to plot a robust strategy to plug gaps and make the bad guys work much harder."

Many organizations prepared for the 2022 cyber risk challenge

IoT systems, global supply chains, cloud environments, and DevOps functions will be in the crosshairs. More sophisticated commodity malware strains will be aimed at SMBs. However, many organizations are predicted to be ready for the challenge as they build out and implement a strategy to proactively mitigate these emerging risks via:

Stringent server hardening and application control policies to tackle ransomware
Risk-based patching and a high-alert focus on spotting security gaps
Enhanced baseline protection among cloud-centric SMBs
Network monitoring for greater visibility into IoT environments
Zero trust principles to secure international supply chains
Cloud security focused on DevOps risk and industry best practices
Extended detection and response (XDR) to identify attacks across entire networks helpnetsecurity.com

False Sense of Cybersecurity
Employees think they're safe from cyberthreats on company devices

A research launched by Menlo Security reveals increased cybersecurity risks posed to employees and organizations during the 2021 holiday shopping season.

There are now
more threats to corporate devices and networks than ever as hybrid work models blur the boundaries between work and home. More than half of respondents (56% U.S.; 53% U.K.) reported performing non-work-related tasks - such as online shopping - on company devices.

Furthermore, the survey found that
65% of people in the U.S. (63% U.K.) are doing more online holiday shopping in 2021 compared to previous years, and nearly half of respondents (48% U.S.; 45% U.K.), reported shopping for gifts this holiday season on a work-issued device such as a laptop or mobile phone.

Employees aware of cybersecurity risks

Workers are also noticing a rise in cyber threats this holiday season, with
58% of respondents in the U.S. (48% U.K.) observing an increase in scams and fraudulent messages, exemplifying that threats are rampant worldwide. This is worrying many people, as the vast majority of respondents (80% U.S. & U.K.) report being somewhat to very concerned about their personal data being stolen while online shopping.

However, despite workers' recognition and concern of cyber threats,
60% of people (65% U.K.) still believe they're secure from cyberthreats if they're using a company device.

"Workers are becoming increasingly aware of the threats that loom while browsing the web, however
they have a false sense of security about the level of protection they have when using corporate devices. As a result, they are unintentionally exposing their corporate networks to a slew of vulnerabilities," said Mark Guntrip, senior director, cybersecurity strategy at Menlo Security. helpnetsecurity.com

Attackers Target Log4J to Drop Ransomware, Web Shells, Backdoors

 

It's All Cyber: Crime in a High Tech World

"There is no element of criminality anymore that isn't cybercrime," said Jeremy Sheridan, assistant director of the Secret Service Office of Investigations.

"Whether it's the opportunity to commit the crime, the methods to execute it, the means to profit from it, it all involves some element of cyber."

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Published in the WSJ on 11/16/21


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COVID Update


Three Keys to Retailer Growth During a Pandemic
Interview with GetintheLoop's Michael DeLong
When asked what is different about this Christmas season compared to last year, Michael is quick to point out, "last year was mostly about telling people "we're open." This year, it's more about creating a sense of urgency because of reduced inventory caused by supply chain problems."

Despite the concerns of increased demand, product shortages, staffing shortages, and continued uncertainty caused by the evolving pandemic regulations, many positive, growth-minded business owners believe that we're in a little better situation than we were last year. Michael notes, "I think with the way things are going, businesses are happy that people are starting to come back into the stores finally."

1. Be positive and growth-minded

The optimistic business owners are the ones that are adapting and adopting new technologies like GetintheLoop. They are doing things to help better their business, whether online or using other initiatives to help drive revenue.

2. Unique and novel concepts

Many would agree that the silver lining of the pandemic has been a raised consciousness about the importance of shopping locally. But Michael explains the pandemic has also spun off several new, innovative businesses that are growing and thriving, "I've actually partnered with a unique business in town called, That's my Jam Sandwiches. They opened in May of 2021, right amidst the pandemic. This local entrepreneur, Nikoo, creates gourmet fruit fusion jam sandwiches, each built with a layer of jam to make it unique while at the same time promoting local artists. They hire artists in the restaurant and do art night events. So guests get to learn from an artist, and that engages people. It's bringing people back to the heart of the city; it's creating a culture within the downtown area that allows businesses to find a unique way to sell a product.

3. Connect with consumers digitally

GetintheLoop is helping businesses like That's my Jam Sandwiches by connecting them with people in the community who want to support local businesses through the GetintheLoop app and audience network. retail-insider.com

Disastrous Omicron Wave Threatens Canada Pandemic Response Strategy
Ontario needs new pandemic response strategy as omicron makes inroads: experts

Province announced 2 weeks ago that it had detected Canada's first 2 omicron cases

With the omicron variant poised to become Ontario's dominant COVID-19 strain, experts want the province to explain how it plans to shift its pandemic response if many people are
infected much more quickly than in previous waves.

"We obviously have dealt with this for two years, but this is very different," said Dr. Zain Chagla, an infectious diseases specialist at McMaster University. "We're going to see something I don't think we've seen before."

"The way we've managed COVID in March of 2020 is going to have to be different when we see such high rates of transmission in our community. I think
those discussions need to happen now," Chagla said.

With
so much potential spread, he said it's also possible that swaths of health workers could be forced to isolate at once, putting essential services at risk. The province should figure out how it will avoid that situation, Chagla said.

"Going into the holidays, all of us - health care and otherwise - want some guidance in terms of
how to deal with this so that we're not scrambling and shutting down services when people need them the most." cbc.ca

Canada to advise citizens against non-essential international travel due to Omicron variant

Ontario premier expected to make COVID booster shot announcement in bid to curb omicron
 



Leading Lowe's Canada During Tumultuous Time for Retail
Interview: Tony Hurst Leading Lowe's Canada Through the Integration and Unification of Systems Across Banners
Tony Hurst knows home improvement. With more than 25 years of experience working within the sector, serving in just about every role from frontline customer service to executive leadership positions, he's amassed a great deal of knowledge and understanding concerning the entirety of the home improvement retail operation.

Specializing in enterprise strategy and transformation, Hurst joined the Lowe's team in 2019 as the company's Division President of the western United States. And after only a little more than a year, in January 2020, he was appointed to the position of President of Lowe's Canada - a role in which he's been charged with leading the strategic direction of the Canadian businesses and accelerating profitable growth.

It's a responsibility in which Hurst recognizes the inherent challenges. But it's also one that he says he and his team have been relishing as they continue their work toward the integration and harmonization of the Canadian business.

"Retail is about being innovative and making sure that the organization is firmly grounded in the fundamentals of the business," he asserts. "It's about understanding consumer trends and the macroeconomic environment, and ensuring that everyone on the team around you remains students of the business in order to identify and understand all of the changes that happen within the industry on an ongoing basis.

He continued, "At the end of the day, we sell things and take care of our customers in the communities that we operate in. Focusing on these aspects of the business allows us to uphold our principles of execution and consistency within our stores, both in Canada as well as the U.S. However,
our business model is dramatically different in Canada as compared with our U.S. operation."

"
Lowe's Canada runs different banners and has different store sizes and formats. And there's also a different language to consider when we think about Quebec and our French customer-base. It's been really important over the course of the past year or so that we focus a lot of our effort on making sure that each of these different brands represents Lowe's Canada as a whole. There's been a lot of work involved and a lot of moving parts to consider in order to standardize the Canadian side of the business." retail-insider.com

Cybersecurity Must Be a Top Priority
Transforming cybersecurity from threat mitigator to innovation enabler

When privacy and security are relegated to the back burner, it's significantly more difficult for innovation to thrive.

Why, you might ask, would privacy and security take anything but top priority in today's landscape? The simple answer is COVID-19. Organizations had to pivot quickly to meet new demands placed on them, and, in many cases, this required a shift to remote workplaces and a rapid investment in technology.

What has been overlooked in this hasty transition, including by the organizations themselves, is the risky tradeoff they made, where speed often trumped rigour. It's a widespread trend. In the EY Global Information Security Survey 2021,
81 per cent of executives admitted that COVID-19 forced organizations to bypass cybersecurity processes.

We're seeing the results of this skipped step. The rapid introduction of technology -- alongside quickly changing regulations, evolving privacy demands and the need for faster innovation -- has in many cases opened the door to new risks and stronger and more sophisticated cyber threats.

Three-quarters of our Canadian security survey respondents say they have seen an uptick in the number of disruptive events in the last year. The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security recently found that global ransomware attacks increased by 151 per cent in the first half of 2021, compared to the same period last year. It also found that in Canada, the estimated average cost of data breaches, including ransomware, is $6.35 million.

Security and business leaders must step up and put cybersecurity where it belongs -- as part of the foundation of emerging technology that fuels innovation across Canada.

For innovation to thrive, integration needs to occur, which is, at the root, a cultural shift.
Internal silos need to be knocked down and cybersecurity needs to rise up as an innovation enabler, not an inhibitor. Find ways for business and cybersecurity teams to collaborate and succeed together. Create cross functional teams that include cybersecurity, data protection and privacy experts who can educate and inform.

If 2020 was the year of change, and 2021 the year of picking up the pieces,
2022 should be the year of transformative innovation. Let's put cybersecurity at the front end of those conversations and get innovation moving. thestar.com

Canada's Epstein: Peter Nygard Update
'We need to speak up': How fashion mogul Peter Nygard's sons helped his alleged sexual assault victims
When supermodel Beverly Peele's son Trey Peele was 11, his mother told him something shocking about his father.
The sexual encounter she had had a decade prior with fashion mogul Peter Nygard that led to his birth was not consensual, she said. Nygard had raped her, according to Beverly Peele.

It was a secret she had kept from almost everyone else.
In 2020, as other allegations of sexual misconduct mounted against Nygard, Trey Peele urged her to go public with it. "I was like, 'Mom, we need to speak up about it,'" Trey Peele, now 18, told "Dateline NBC" in an exclusive interview.

"I think I'm OK with it as long as you're OK with it," he said to her. "'And we could just go through this together.'"

Nygard has been
charged in a nine-count federal indictment and faces lawsuits filed by dozens of women and girls who accuse him of sex trafficking and sexual assault spanning several decades. He has denied any wrongdoing.

In a "Dateline NBC" special, his accusers allege they were drugged and assaulted by Nygard, his employees say they were silenced when they tried to speak out about what was happening, and another son expresses the relief he feels now that his father is facing justice.

Many of Nygard's alleged assaults took place at Nygard Cay,
his estate in the Bahamas. Once inside the parties, Nygard would have "somebody targeted," said attorney Greg Gutzler, who is representing dozens of accusers in a class action lawsuit against Nygard.

"He would order up what he called the 'happy juice'" with his bartender, Gutzler said. "He had somebody targeted, he knew exactly what he wanted, so he would have them make the 'happy juice,' which was the date-rape drug." nbcnews.com

Canada Busts Suspect Tied to 'Multiple Ransomware Attacks'
US Federal Grand Jury Also Indicts Canadian for Medical Data Breach in Alaska

DoorDash brings delivery-based DashMart grocery and convenience stores to Canada

Walmart stores in Mississauga and across Canada will no longer use plastic shopping bags

Alberta, BC: Man charged with first-degree murder in fatal shooting of Edson store employee
Alberta RCMP have laid a first-degree murder charge in relation to the
fatal shooting of an Edson store employee during a failed robbery in November. During a media availability on Monday afternoon, Insp. Rick Jané, operations officer for the Alberta RCMP serious crimes branch south, said the arrest was made on Dec. 11.

Jané said the suspect allegedly entered the store with a firearm and attempted to
commit a robbery and shot 44-year-old Edson resident Cordell MacLellan, who later died in hospital from his critical injuries. Before fleeing the scene, Jané said the suspect assaulted a second store employee, a 32-year-old Edson man. The man did not suffer any serious injuries and was not transported to hospital. edmontonjournal.com

Vancouver, BC: Robbers steal $25k in product from downtown Gucci store
Tens of thousands of dollars in products were stolen from a Gucci retailer in downtown Vancouver. Police say that the robbery took place on Thursday, just after 7 pm, at the Gucci store on Thurlow Street.
Two men who wore face masks reportedly pepper-sprayed the security guard in front of the store before entering.

"Once in the store, one of the suspects deployed pepper spray at the patrons in the store while the other suspect concealed store merchandise in a bag," VPD spokesperson Constable Tania Visintin tells Daily Hive in an email.

Approximately $25,000 worth of store merchandise was stolen. At this point in time,
no arrests have been made, and the file remains under investigation. dailyhive.com

Vancouver, BC: Person uses bear spray inside Holt Renfrew, steals $1,800 purse
Police are searching for a person who walked into a Holt Renfrew in downtown Vancouver last week,
set off a canister of bear spray and walked out with a $1,800 purse. "This was a violent crime that occurred on one of the busiest shopping nights of the year and affected many people," Sgt. Steve Addison said of the Dec. 3 incident at Pacific Centre. "We're asking everyone to look hard at this video and call us if you know the person responsible."

On Dec. 3 around 6 p.m., a masked person walked into the Dunsmuir Street luxury retailer and set off a cloud of bear spray, before walking over to a display, picking up a $1,800 purse and leaving the store. vancouversun.com

Kamloops RCMP looking for witnesses after robbery at shopping centre

Suspect accused of robbing Abbotsford restaurant & then shoplifting at dept store

3 youth face charges after variety store robberies in Hamilton

Suspect arrested after robbery at east Windsor convenience store

Pharmacy robbery reported in Mississauga


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Dangerous Counterfeits Sold Online
Consumer advocates warn holiday shoppers about dangers of counterfeit toys
A word of warning from consumer advocates, taking on more significance this holiday season. That's because
supply chain issues are making it easier for scammers to take advantage of people looking for the perfect gift for the little ones in their families.

Data from Customs and Border Patrol shows agents
seized more than 23,000 shipments of counterfeit goods from October 2020 through July of this year. The big concern is that if they are fakes, you could be putting kids at risk not only for choking hazards, but also dangerous materials and paints.

Hannah Rhodes led the annual "Trouble in Toyland" report this year by the Public Interest Network. She said people should understand
counterfeit toys are not like knockoff purses, which are simply poor quality.

"What we found is counterfeit and knockoff toys
pose a serious danger to children", Rhodes said. "There can be toys that are not going through safety standards for things that we know are big safety hazards, like toxic chemicals or small parts that children that are under the age of three can choke on."

Rhodes also offered some tips on what to look for when buying or receiving gifts for children. She said when shopping online, it's important to take extra time to read through the entire product description and look for mislabeling in the package.

"It's also important when receiving a toy to look at the package to also look for those things and to really look to see if there is packaging that's
opened or a seal that's missing", Rhodes stressed.

Another thing for consumers to consider when shopping for children's toys is that when a toy is very popular, it's more likely that
there will be counterfeit versions of that item being sold in e-commerce, so it's crucial to read through the packages and website descriptions for those toys. ny1.com

The Online Marketplace Craze
Amazon's Marketplace Model Coming to a Store Near You

As more retailers dive into the online marketplace craze, investors should step back and ask why they need it

The channels, which
allow third-party sellers to list, sell and ship items on an established retailer's site, are having a bit of a moment. Grocery chain Kroger has one, and so do apparel sellers Express, Lands' End, J.Crew and Urban Outfitters. Hudson's Bay, a Canadian department store, launched its online marketplace earlier this year. Macy's is the latest to jump on the bandwagon, announcing it will launch its marketplace in the second half of 2022.

The immediate economic appeal is obvious:
They are a relatively low-cost, high-margin opportunity. There is little upfront investment on the part of the retailer, which doesn't have to buy and hold inventory. Instead, they list third-party sellers' items on their website and take a cut-typically 15%-of the seller's revenue. That rate can get as high as 40% for some established marketplaces that offer fulfillment services and advertising to their sellers, according to Edward Yruma, managing director at KeyBanc Capital Markets.

The timing makes sense, too, as
the pandemic has given online sales a shot in the arm. Walmart, which started its marketplace in 2009, saw gross merchandise volume-total sales through its platform-double in 2020, according to estimates from Marketplace Pulse. Pre-pandemic, growth was a more muted 35%. wsj.com

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Vallejo, CA: CHP, SFPD Arrest 2, Seize Over $200,000 Worth of Merchandise In Retail Theft Ring Bust
The CHP Golden Gate Division on Tuesday announced a recent investigation by the CHP's Organized Retail Crime Task Force (ORCTF) that led to the arrest of two suspects linked to stashes of more than $200,000 in stolen retail merchandise. CHP investigators were working with the San Francisco Police Department's Retail Theft Unit when a recent arrest led law enforcement to uncover the large retail theft operation.
CHP investigators obtained and executed a search warrant last Thursday at a residence in Vallejo. Task Force members found evidence of a retail theft operation involving merchandise stolen from numerous retailers, including CVS, Victoria's Secret, GAP, Target, LensCrafters, TJX, Nordstrom, Walgreens, Safeway, and several others.

In addition to the residence, a search warrant was served at a Vallejo storage facility connected to the suspect. At the same time, the SFPD Retail Theft Unit assisted the ORCTF with a search warrant at a second storage facility in San Francisco. While members of SFPD's Retail Theft Unit were at the San Francisco storage facility, a male connected to the locker arrived. He was detained and later questioned by CHP ORCTF investigators, who determined he was involved with organized retail theft crime and was subsequently arrested. The investigation resulted in the primary suspect of the operation being arrested at the residence in Vallejo. In addition to the two suspects being taken into custody, investigators recovered approximately 15,000 stolen items worth more than $200,000.
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Atlanta, GA: Boutique operators lose $100k in merchandise to burglars, slam crime crisis in US cities
Two Atlanta boutique operators slammed the ongoing crime crisis gripping U.S. cities Tuesday after being burglarized of more than $100,000 in merchandise from one of their shops. During an appearance on "Fox & Friends First," owner Chanel Hawk and managing partner Austin Gary lamented why anyone would decide to steal from their businesses and expressed hope that they would be able to prevent any future crime sprees from impacting their livelihoods by standing together with others in the community and looking out for each other.
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National City, CA: Investigation underway after a 'smash-and-grab' at Westfield Plaza Bonita Mall
Security cameras caught two thieves using hammers to break open a jewelry display case in the middle of Plaza Bonita Mall before they filled bags with valuables. They would have gotten away with more if it weren't for the kiosk owner, who took a swing at one of the robbers with her stool. "They went right for our most expensive section, which is the chains. They took all our chains," Catherine Kim of Code One Jewelry said. Kim's family has owned the jewelry hub for six years. "My mom, she's been in this business for a very long time. Some things like this have happened before, but in the past it has never been successful," Kim said.
Roughly $250,000 in jewelry now is reported as missing, Kim said. nbcsandiego.com

California Atty General Bonta talks Smash and Grabs
A recent string of "smash-and-grab" retail thefts across the state is "organized crime" that requires an organized response, California Attorney General Rob Bonta said at a press conference in Los Angeles Tuesday. "What we don't always see in those viral videos is an organized chain of events that occurs weeks and months before," Bonta said after he took part in a roundtable with law enforcement and business leaders to address retail theft in the state.

To address and prevent incidents like those, Bonta called for an increased sharing of intelligence between law enforcement entities, retail stores and online marketspaces. The state will also work with tech companies to stop the sale of stolen goods online, Bonta said. Bonta said so-called "zero bail" and a law that reduced penalties for shoplifting are not causing the thefts, pushing back against some prosecutors and retailers. Prop. 47, which passed in 2014, classifies shoplifting of under $950 as misdemeanors. "Those are felonies. Those are organized retail theft. They are robberies," Bonta said. "When 80 people go into Louis Vuitton or Nordstrom... you're over $950 in seconds." Bonta noted that Texas classifies theft as felony only when the value of the stolen goods exceeds $2,500. "I understand the narrative, but the narrative doesn't fit with the facts," Bonta said.
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Chicago, IL: New video shows Oak Brook Center Mall grab-and-run thefts
Three separate surveillance cameras inside Nordstrom on December 6th at around 6:46 p.m. captured two suspects in the Oak Brook Center Mall store. Both males had on masks, one had on a gray hat, and the other kept his hood up the entire time. On camera, they both look around constantly. A sales associate says they were checking for sensors and cables on jackets. One associate unlocked the cable sensor on one jacket, so it could be tried on. Moments later, the two ran through the Nordstrom with the $850 dollar jacket in tow. Video shows a female sales associate at the south door, as she tried to stop them, but was punched in the arm. The two suspects got away. Shoppers leaving the mall noticed the stepped up police presence inside. "Police were everywhere and even had dogs, it was crazy," said Gabriella.
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Pasadena, CA: Smash-and-grab robbers hit T-Mobile store, flee with $5,000 of electronics

St George, UT: Police investigate $1,000 Washington City power tool theft and threat

Akron, OH: Bath and Body Works manager pepper-sprayed by 4 shoplifters



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Shootings & Deaths

Virginia Beach, VA: Woman killed in Gas Station Armed Robbery
A 65-year-old woman was shot and killed during what was described as an attempted robbery at a gas station in Virginia Beach, police said. Virginia Beach police said officers responded to a report late Monday afternoon of a person with gunshot wounds, according to a news release. When the officers arrived, they located the gunshot victim, and despite immediate medical attention, the victim died of their wounds, police said. The victim was identified on Tuesday as Annie May Smith of Virginia Beach. In addition to the shooting, police found a gray Lexus occupied by two men and had been reported stolen from a neighboring area. The news release said the men were related to the incident, but didn't provide details. So far, there have been no arrests in the case. heraldcourier.com


Update: Nashville, TN: Arrest made in November fatal shooting in Lucky 7 grocery store parking lot
An arrest has been made in the November fatal shooting of a man in grocery store parking lot near Cleveland Park. Melvin Nettles, 57, was arrested for the killing of 34-year-old Jadon Simon, according to an affidavit obtained by The Tennessean. Simon was shot on Nov. 26 at the Lucky 7 Discount Grocery and Tobacco in the 1300 block of Jones Avenue off Douglas Avenue. Police responded to the shooting around 5 p.m., where they found Simon lying on the sidewalk with multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. The shooting stemmed from an argument between Simon and Nettles, according to the affidavit. As of Tuesday afternoon, Nettles is being held at the Davidson County jail on several charges and a bond of $120,000. 
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Update: Coweta, OK: Authorities outline arrest of suspect in Coweta convenience store shooting, robbery
The suspect accused of shooting a Kum & Go convenience store clerk five times in November has been arrested. Ellic Hayden, 27, turned himself in at the Tulsa County Sheriff's Office on Sunday and was arrested on a warrant issued in Wagoner County District Court, Coweta Police Chief Mike Bell said. Bell, along with District Attorney Jack Thorp, who oversees Wagoner, Adair, Cherokee and Sequoyah counties, held a news conference at Coweta City Hall on Tuesday. Thorp said Hayden is charged with armed robbery and assault and battery with a deadly weapon. Thorp said he picked those charges because Hayden could get life in prison if convicted for assault and battery with a deadly weapon. He added that Oklahoma does not have an attempted murder charge and did not discuss the possibility of a shooting with intent to kill charge.
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Monroe, NC: 2 critically injured in shooting at Monroe convenience store
Two people are in critical condition after a shooting Tuesday afternoon in Monroe, police said. The shooting, which happened at about 5:05 p.m., involved several people at Monroe Discount Beverage on Morgan Hill Road near U.S. 74, Monroe police said. Police are looking for three men who fled the scene. Authorities are also searching for a red 2005 Toyota.
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Torrance, CA: Multiple suspects sought in shooting of 3 people outside Del Amo Fashion Center
Police are searching for multiple shooting suspects after three people were struck by gunfire in a parking lot of the Del Amo Fashion Center Tuesday night. Authorities received a report of multiple shots fired in the south parking lot of BJ's Restaurant at about 6:30 p.m., according to a news release from the Torrance Police Department. Arriving officers located several shell casings in the parking lot but no victims or suspects. Investigators later determined that three shooting victims had self-transported to a local hospital. All three victims are expected to be OK despite one of them initially reported to be in critical condition with a graze wound to the head, a Police Department spokesperson said.
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Lawrence, IN: 14 year old Teen shot while trying to rob Pawn Shop employee
A teenager is in "serious condition" after he was shot while he and two others tried to rob an employee outside a pawn shop on Indianapolis' east side, according to the Lawrence Police Department. The incident happened around 3:45 p.m. Tuesday outside Indy Pawn. Police said an employee was walking outside the store when he was approached by three individuals who tried to rob him. Shots were exchanged, and a 14-year-old was struck by the gunfire, according to LPD. Two of the individuals took the 14-year-old a few blocks south to 38th Street and Marseille Road Lawrence police said. The 14-year-old was taken to Riley Hospital, and will be placed into police custody once released. At this time, investigators are trying to identify the other two people who were with the 14-year-old. They fled from the scene and remain at-large.
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Robberies, Incidents & Thefts

Spartanburg, SC: Two sought after pepper spraying employees during shoplifting incident
Officers need your help finding two people who pepper sprayed employees at a Spartanburg store during a shoplifting incident, according to the Spartanburg Police Department. The incident happened at the Burlington Coat Factory, according to the department. Employees told officers they tried to stop a man and woman who were pushing a shopping cart of unpaid items out the door. The two then put the items in large garbage bags and tried to run and when they employees tried to stop them, they were pepper sprayed, according to police. The two then drove off in a grey or silver sedan. foxcarolina.com


North Riverside, IL: Burglary crew hits North Riverside Mall, returns for more
A burglary crew that reportedly forced its way into the North Riverside Park Mall, 7501 Cermak Road, late on
Dec. 7 and stole nearly $5,000 in merchandise from Kids Footlocker returned several hours later, early on Dec. 8, but were chased out of the mall by security personnel and eluded police during a chase down Harlem Avenue at speeds reaching 90 mph. Police responded to Kids Footlocker on Dec. 7 at about 11:25 p.m. after the store's night manager called to report seeing the security gate pulled up. The store closed at 8 p.m. and the gate was down as of 11 p.m., according to the police report. Missing from the store were eight pairs of Air Jordan Retro 11 shoes, 12 pairs of Ugg boots and 31 items of clothing totaling $4,980. Security camera video showed three people - one of them carrying bolt cutters - approach the store at 11:20 p.m. One lifts open the gate before all run throughout the store, grabbing items and leaving at 11:21 p.m. The trio returns at 11:22 p.m., grabs more merchandise and leaves at 11:23 p.m.

North Riverside police responded again to the mall at about 5:50 a.m. on Dec. 8 when the silver vehicle returned and three people fitting the description from the first incident were seen by security inside the shopping center. The three fled the mall when they were confronted by security personnel and entered a silver Infiniti sedan with dealer plates that sped away east on 25th Street and then north on Harlem Avenue. North Riverside police pursued the vehicle on Harlem Avenue with the sedan's speed hitting 90 mph as it approached Roosevelt Road. Police terminated the pursuit. Police later learned the same vehicle was wanted by Chicago police in connection with the burglary of a liquor store on West Montrose Avenue at 3:45 a.m. on Dec. 8. In that incident four offenders broke out a glass door to gain entry and steal merchandise. 
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Memphis, TN: $70,000 in Jewelry Stolen After Truck Slams Into Jewelry Store

Fort Myers, FL: Ex-AT&T store employee who burglarized workplace gets jail, anger management course


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 Beauty - Akron, OH - Robbery
 C-Store - Monroe, NC - Armed Robbery
 C-Store - Jackson, MS - Burglary
 C-Store - Newark, DE- Armed Robbery
 C-Store - Beloit, WI - Robbery
 C-Store - Tulsa, OK - Armed Robbery
 C-Store - Grattan, MI - Burglary
 CVS - Green Bay, WI - Armed Robbery
 Clothing - Spartanburg, SC - Robbery
 Clothing - Atlanta, GA - Burglary
 Gas Station - Virginia Beach, VA - Armed Robbery / employee killed
 Gas Station - Baltimore, MD - Robbery
 Gas Station - Westlake, OH - Robbery
 Gas Station - Miami, FL - Robbery
 Gas Station - Newark, DE - Armed Robbery
 Hardware - St George, UT - Robbery
 Jewelry - National City, CA - Robbery
 Jewelry - Memphis, TN - Burglary
 Jewelry - Sanford, NC - Robbery
 Jewelry - Albany, NY - Robbery
 Jewelry - New Braunfels, TX - Robbery
 Liquor - Huntington Beach, CA - Robbery
 Liquor - North Riverside, IL - Burglary
 Mall - North Riverside, IL - Burglary
 Pawn - Lawrence, IN - Robbery / Shooting
 Restaurant - Moorehead, MN - Burglary (KFC)
 Restaurant - Bakersfield, CA - Burglary (Jersey Mike's)
 T-Mobile - Pasadena, CA - Robbery
 Thrift - Skokie, IL - Robbery
 7-Eleven - Olympia, WA - Robbery
 7-Eleven - Evesham, NJ - Armed Robbery

 

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• 23 robberies
• 8 burglaries
• 2 shootings
• 1 killed



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