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FaceFirst &
Gatekeeper Announce Merger
'Landmark move to enhance global safety, security,
and loss prevention'
FaceFirst completes merger with Gatekeeper Systems
Deal brings together leading retail face matching solution and
leading cart-based theft prevention technology and investigative
services
 AUSTIN,
TEXAS, February 4, 2025 —
FaceFirst, a
leading provider of face matching software for life safety and loss
prevention, announces its completed merger with
Gatekeeper
Systems, a global provider of loss prevention technology and
services. FaceFirst is deployed in top U.S. retailers, including
grocery, home improvement, luxury apparel, and discount department
stores, as well as in hospital, casino, shipping, and distribution
center environments. Gatekeeper Systems has five global offices with
operational systems in 58 countries and has served the asset protection
and loss prevention industry as a partner with retailers for more than
26 years.
As a result of the merger, Austin-based FaceFirst, Inc. will become a
subsidiary of Gatekeeper Systems, Inc., headquartered in Foothill Ranch,
California. Robert Harling will lead the merged company as CEO.
FaceFirst Chairman and CEO Dan Merkle resigned effective immediately and
will support the transition as an independent advisor. FaceFirst
President Dara Riordan will retain that leadership role and serve as
senior vice president of business development for the combined company.
“I am so appreciative of our FaceFirst team,” Merkle said. “Together, we
have built a lifesaving security solution, forged strong relationships
with our valued clients, and earned a reputation as trusted thought
leaders for AI effectiveness, consumer privacy, data governance, and
risk management. Our mutual clients have already come to understand the
complementary nature of our solutions. I believe that with Gatekeeper
Systems, our vital face matching technology will protect millions more
employees, customers, and communities.”
“We have worked hand-in-hand with FaceFirst over the years for some of
our key customers,” said Gatekeeper Systems CEO Robert Harling.
“FaceFirst and Gatekeeper Systems have been incredibly fortunate to play
integral roles in the loss prevention and security ecosystem. This
merger of two great companies will enhance that ecosystem to better
serve our retail partners. We are intensely focused on protecting
people, and the FaceFirst solution does just that. This is the first of
many steps to build an even more robust platform to protect people,
products, and profits.”
See Press Release
Here
Gatekeeper Systems and FaceFirst Join Forces, Bolstering Life Safety,
Security and Loss Prevention for Organizations Around the World
 Foothill
Ranch, CA, February 4, 2025 — In a landmark move to enhance global
safety, security, and loss prevention,
Gatekeeper
Systems, a pioneer in intelligent theft prevention solutions, is
thrilled to announce the addition of
FaceFirst, a
leading provider of face-matching technology as a wholly owned
subsidiary. The merged company will advance the goal of providing safer
places for valued customers, employees, and associates.
“Combining forces is a natural next step. FaceFirst has been a respected
peer and an important part of the retail loss prevention ecosystem that
our mutual customers are actively building”, said Robert Harling, CEO of
Gatekeeper Systems. He continues, “The synergy between our technologies
amplifies our capabilities, essentially making one plus one equal three
in terms of innovation and effectiveness in life safety and loss
prevention.”
This strategic move not only expands Gatekeeper Systems’ product
offerings but also reinforces its commitment to developing cutting-edge
solutions that address the evolving challenges of retail safety and
theft. The integration of FaceFirst brings Gatekeeper Systems additional
expertise in effective and efficient AI deployment, thought leadership
in consumer privacy, and well-earned relationships and reputations
amongst their varied customers.
Robert Harling will serve as the CEO of the merged companies. “This
merger is a powerhouse move in the retail safety sector,” Robert Harling
commented. “FaceFirst's expertise complements our mission perfectly,
enhancing our combined ability to protect people, products, and
profits.”
FaceFirst President Dara Riordan will retain that leadership role and
serve as senior vice president of business development for the combined
company. “The combined value of our solutions has already proven
successful, and we are eager to innovate together,” Riordan said. “Our
complementary solutions create a seamless detect, deter, and defend
process. We are thrilled about the opportunity to unite and drive
greater value, impact, and performance.”
For further information, updates on merger developments, and
detailed insights into our enhanced product line, please visit our
website at
www.GatekeeperSystems.com. Media inquiries should be directed to
PR@GatekeeperSystems.com.
See Press Release
Here
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The U.S. Crime Surge
The Retail Impact
'Retailers Need a Comprehensive
Strategy'
This is how retailers can manage violence and theft risk now
Violence and theft are urgent issues for retailers. We look at the
practical steps your retail business can take to retain control now and
next.
The retail industry faces an escalating dual challenge: a surge in
violent incidents and the persistent issue of theft. These
intertwined threats , demand innovative strategies to protect your
employees, customers and operations.
With a reported 41% crime prevalence in retail – where business
premises have experienced at least one of the crimes of burglary,
vandalism, vehicle-related theft, robbery, assaults or threats, theft
and fraud – being the highest of all sectors, retail industry risk and
insurance managers, security professionals and health and safety
officers are under pressure to respond.
Today’s crime risk landscape for retailers
The
2024 BRC Crime Survey reveals an alarming escalation in both the
frequency and severity of incidents, with retail workers facing more
than 1,300 violent or abusive incidents daily, totalling 475,000
incidents in 2022-23. The BRC also estimates 16.7 million incidents of
customer theft have been recorded, double the previous year’s figures.
The financial loss from theft stands at £1.8 billion, the highest ever
recorded.
Meanwhile, a 2024 Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) Crime Report
estimates that crime costs convenience stores £245 million annually,
equating to about £4,946 per store. This includes direct theft,
damage to property and the costs associated with crime prevention. The
report also finds a 67% increase in theft, driven by the cost-of-living
crisis.
Anti-social behaviour remains a persistent issue, with 61% of
convenience store retailers reporting an increase, including loitering,
vandalism and begging.
The impact of violence on theft and how to
mitigate it
With the rise in shoplifting and violence, retailers are also faced with
another challenge: striking a balance between deterring theft and
managing the associated risks. While proactive actions, such as
detaining shoplifters, can help mitigate stock losses and discourage
further theft, these measures also bring potential risks, including
reputational damage, legal liabilities and elevated insurance costs if
not executed responsibly.
To navigate this complex landscape, retailers need a comprehensive
strategy that combines preventive measures with thoughtful risk
management.
wtwco.com
Unsolved Mall Murder Mysteries
Luxury Florida mall's string of murders and kidnapping have one thing in
common: retired FBI agent
Retired FBI Agent John MacVeigh connects a series of unsolved
murders and a kidnapping at a Boca Raton mall in 2007
Detectives with the Boca Raton Police Department and Palm Beach County
Sheriff's Office created a task force in January 2007 to work
together on solving the Gorenberg and Bochicchio murders, according
to the Boca Raton Police Department website. However, the task force
later disbanded, and both departments continued working on the
individual cases with the FBI's assistance, MacVeigh said.
Investigators collected several hundred pieces of evidence from
the Bochicchio crime, including DNA samples, and "a massive
investigation involving resources from around the country" unfolded, the
Boca Raton police website added. Detectives went through hours of
surveillance video, searched various locations and followed up on
leads.
Despite two people of interest being initially identified in the
Bochicchio case, according to police, all three cases remain unsolved,
and MacVeigh believes the crimes are all connected. MacVeigh said
he continues to get calls from investigators who are still tracking down
new leads and working on the case today.
"As technology changes and evolves regarding DNA testing, this case
is continuously being reevaluated. We remain optimistic that
technological advances will lead our investigators to a breakthrough in
the investigation," Jessica Desir, a spokesperson for the Boca Raton
Police Department, told WPTV last month regarding the Bochicchio
murders.
MacVeigh explained that although the Boca Raton Town Center Mall
might have more security measures in place today, a killer is still "out
there probably committing other crimes." "You
want to feel safe going to the mall," MacVeigh added,
stressing the importance of finally solving the cases and getting
justice for the Gorenberg and Bochicchio families.
foxnews.com
How One Arizona County is Waging War
on Retail Crime
'Our big goal here is to make sure we don't
become ... Los Angeles, Chicago, New York'
Maricopa County attorney focuses on retail crime
Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell is making good on her promise
to crack down on organized retail crime, reporting more prosecutions and
a significant jump in cases referred to her office by local law
enforcement.
Mitchell's office prosecuted 300 organized retail crime cases in
2024, up from 297 the year before and saw a 45% jump in the number of
cases submitted by local police, from 616 to 891, her office
reported in January. On a podcast, the county attorney said police were
beefing up their efforts on retail theft "because they know (the cases)
are going to be prosecuted."
Organized retail crime has been a top priority for Mitchell, a
Republican, since taking office in 2022, when she was appointed after
the resignation of Allister Adel. She won the election later that year
against Democrat Julie Gunnigle and again in 2024 against Democrat
Tamika Wooten in part on a commitment to safeguard Arizona from the type
of retail theft overwhelming other big cities.
"Our big goal here is to make sure we don't become like the video you
see out of Los Angeles, Chicago, New York," Mitchell told the
Retail's Most Wanted podcast.
Her office has also held forums and launched social awareness
campaigns to better understand reporting organized retail theft —
crimes her office said, "drive up prices for everyone, fuel other
criminal activity and reduce tax revenue, which impacts funding for
first responders, schools, and essential public services."
azcentral.com
'Theft is Prosecuted in Washington
County'
Washington County, Oregon bolsters fight against Retail Theft with $1.5M
State Grant and new public campaign
The Washington County District Attorney's Office, working with the
county's Interagency Organized Retail Theft Taskforce, has received
$1,545,487 from the State of Oregon to combat organized retail theft.
This grant is the largest of its kind in the state, exceeding the
next largest by over $800,000, according to the Washington County
District Attorney's Office.
The funds will finance a public service announcement campaign with the
message: "theft and shoplifting will be prosecuted in Washington
County." Shoplifting warning signs will be distributed to local
businesses, and some businesses may qualify for grants to improve
security systems, as reported by the Washington County District
Attorney's Office.
Business owners in Washington County can get a “Theft is Prosecuted
in Washington County” sign.
hoodline.com
Auror Retail Crime Reports: Just because it happens in a shop doesn’t
make it any less of a crime – Opinion
UK: Shoplifting in Hampshire increases as 'epidemic' hits retail
Trump Tariffs On Hold - For Now
Trump agrees to pause tariffs on Canada and Mexico after they pledge to
boost border enforcement
President Donald Trump on Monday agreed to a 30-day pause on his
tariff threats against Mexico and Canada as America’s two largest
trading partners took steps to appease his concerns about border
security and drug trafficking.
The pauses provide a cool-down period after a tumultuous few days
that put North America on the cusp of a trade war that risked crushing
economic growth, causing prices to soar and ending two of the United
States’ most critical partnerships.
While the trade war feared by investors, companies and political leaders
now seems less likely to erupt, that doesn’t mean the drama over Trump’s
tariff threats has ended. Canada and Mexico bought some additional time,
but Trump could easily renew his tariffs and already plans to announce
taxes on imports from the European Union.
All of that leaves the global economy uncertain about whether a
crisis has been averted or if a possible catastrophe could still be
coming in the weeks ahead.
cnbc.com
Is DEI 'Bad for Business'?
O'Leary rips Costco for bucking DEI trend: 'Bad for business'
As more companies turn their backs and rescind DEI policies, Costco's
move to stand firm puzzled O'Leary Ventures Chairman Kevin O'Leary. The
"Shark Tank" investor declared Costco is "nuts" during
Wednesday's "The Big Money Show" for doubling down on DEI.
While big companies like Target, McDonald's and Walmart backed off from
their DEI policies, Costco shareholders voted last week to reject an
anti-DEI proposal brought by activist shareholder group National
Center for Public Policy Research. The measure would have required the
wholesale grocery chain to issue a report on the risks associated with
their DEI policies.
O'Leary, who is also a Costco shareholder, weighed in on the
wholesaler's resistance. "They're nuts if they think I want them
fighting the federal government on policy." "I don't care who took that
poll when there's no way you'd get that result today," he continued.
"You don't fight the attorney general in multiple states, you got to be
out of your mind."
He also believes that it is "bad for business" and urged the retail
company to find a resolution. "Chop chop, guys. Figure this out,"
O'Leary instructed. "You're breaking the law. Get compliant. I mean,
hire for merit and advance people that deserve it."
foxbusiness.com
76% of Store Managers Are Optimistic
Study: Retail store managers’ optimism at record high
Store managers entered 2025 with a favorable attitude fueled by
strong annual and holiday sales volume.
A majority (75.7%) of store managers say they are optimistic about
performance in 2025, according to Levin Management Corp.’s 14th
annual Retail Outlook Sentiment Survey. (LMC’s retail-focused portfolio
includes 125 properties totaling more than 16 million square feet with
locations in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states.)
More than three quarters (76.1%) of LMC poll participants said that
their 2024 annual sales reached the same or a higher level than 2023.
Just under three quarters (73.6%) indicated same-or-higher holiday sales
year over year. These percentages compare to survey trailing averages of
61.6% and 66.0%, respectively.
“Tenants in our leased and managed shopping center portfolio had a
strong year, with our survey findings mirroring reports of record
retail spending and better-than-anticipated holiday seasonal sales in
2024,” noted LMC’s Matthew K. Harding, chief executive officer, LCM.
chainstoreage.com
Valentine’s Day Spending Projected To Hit Record $27.5 Billion in 2025
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2025 Cybersecurity Trends & Threats
What Convenience Stores Need to Know
The rise of more complex and digitized supply chains is leading to an
uptick in risks.
Supply chains and retail landscapes are getting more digital, but not all
companies are adapting. In fact, too many seem to be turning a blind eye. In a
survey from the 2023 Convenience Store News Technology Study, only 38 percent
of respondents called improving data security a top business priority.
As we enter 2025, the new year presents an opportunity for convenience store
leaders to learn more about the key cybersecurity threats and what can be
done to mitigate these threats.
The Supply Chain is the Priority
Looking into 2025, risks will only multiply. To become more resilient in the new
year and beyond, convenience store executives and store owners must turn
their attention to supply chain risk management, specifically vendor risk
management.
In recent years, there's been a steady increase in attacks originating from
third-party vendors. Once bad actors have compromised a supplier's network, they
can use it as a foothold to gain access to retailers' systems, making way for
data breaches, credential theft, ransomware, malware, etc.
Of course, retailers cannot simply stop working with much-needed suppliers.
Instead, to shield themselves from cyberattackers, retailers should ramp up
vendor risk management. This may mean adding cybersecurity requirements to
vendor contracts to outline security measures vendors must uphold (e.g., data
encryption, access controls, etc.).
Additionally, teams should conduct regular risk assessments to screen vendors
for potential cybersecurity risks. Resources are available for vendors who need
some assistance in developing a more robust cybersecurity posture, such as
LinkSECURE, a program for small- to mid-sized vendors and service providers that
have limited IT or cyber resources.
Beyond vendors, retailers need to pay greater attention to the supply chain
as a whole. Increased supply chain visibility empowers retailers to
understand not only what but who makes up the supply chain — and what their
weaknesses are. Again, regular auditing and monitoring processes are helpful as
they allow staff to identify visibility gaps, uncover weaknesses and find areas
for improvement.
csnews.com
Mounting Number of Cybersecurity Regs
It's Time to Consolidate Cybersecurity Regulations
An ever-growing number of regulations and standards leaves many government
cyber experts wondering if more guidelines necessarily equate to better
cybersecurity.
"Another agency, another cybersecurity regulation to
comply with.” That is the sentiment of many government cyber
professionals.
But do more regulations, standards and security to-do lists automatically
mean better cybersecurity? Many industry experts think the answer is “no,” and
the time is right for harmonization, and perhaps even consolidation of
cybersecurity standards.
When I was the Michigan chief security officer more than a decade ago, our cyber
and technology teams were constantly working with auditors to ensure that we
complied with a long list of regulatory requirements. Whether we were trying to
meet Criminal Justice Information Services standards, Internal Revenue Service
standards or Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services privacy and security
requirements, there seemed to always be another big team heading into town to
keep everyone busy for months.
Sadly, the number of regulations and corresponding workload problems have only
gotten worse over the past decade. When you add private-sector requirements,
government organizations can be overwhelmed.
Redundant and conflicting cybersecurity regulations burden federal
agencies and private industry with billions of dollars in costs annually. More
than 25 fragmented frameworks create inefficiencies, draining resources without
improving defenses. Federal agencies often lack skilled personnel, modern
processes and systems to manage cybersecurity risks effectively. Regulations are
inconsistently monitored, outdated, and unresponsive to the fast pace of
technological advancements.
These issues are exacerbated by duplicative audits that also impact state
governments. To address these challenges, we need decisive action to
streamline regulations, align them with modern threats, and improve overall
cybersecurity effectiveness.
govtech.com
What's in Store for Cybersecurity in 2025?
The cybersecurity outlook for 2025
Threat actors are exploiting known weak points and enterprises dependency
across the tech stack. It’s making cybersecurity professionals’ jobs harder than
ever before.
At the start of seemingly every year, more bad news arrives for the
cybersecurity industry, a reminder of what can go wrong when IT systems fail.
This year began with the exploit of a zero-day vulnerability in Ivanti
technology, mirroring an attack campaign that hit Ivanti last January.
Threat actors are targeting known technology weak points, pressuring
critical points of dependency across the tech stack. Rather than hitting
individual companies, attackers are going after the vendors that serve them,
ramping up the severity of campaigns.
This, coupled with an evolving regulatory landscape, is creating new problems
for CISOs and other security decision makers. Up against budget constraints
and a heavy workload, job dissatisfaction is running rampant.
See Cybersecurity Dive’s outlook for 2025:
cybersecuritydive.com
Riot raises $30 million for its cybersecurity product suite focused on employees
Sophos completes $859M acquisition of Secureworks |
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Amazon Coat Comes with a Car? What a Story!
Man Buys 'New' Coat for His Wife From Amazon, Shock Over What's in Pocket
man has shocked the internet after revealing the unexpected item he found inside
a new coat he bought on Amazon.
After buying his wife a new winter coat, Reddit user u/annual_mushrooms shared a
post on the social media platform with an image of what she found in one of the
pockets. When she was trying the coat on, she placed her hands in the pockets,
only to discover a set of keys containing an Apple AirTag, a door key, and a
Honda car key.
The 30-year-old Reddit user from Kentucky told Newsweek that he and his wife
"both froze and then started laughing" when she pulled the keys out. "What are
you supposed to do in a situation like this?" he asked.
He told Newsweek: "We had record snowfall here recently, and it made me realize
that my wife is still using poor-quality coats she got as a teenager. Even
though it was a premium brand and quite expensive, we decided that it would
[last] long time and keep her warm in any weather."
The coat cost u/annual_mushrooms almost $600, but he believes he might have
been sent "a used one" instead of one that was brand new. It wasn't just the
keys that made him think that, as he said that the packaging also looked to have
been repurposed.
He tried to scan the AirTag online to find the rightful owner, but as it hadn't
been placed in "lost mode," he couldn't retriever any information from it. He
then contacted Amazon and Apple for help, but they "said they couldn't help." He
was advised to disable the AirTag and either get rid of it or take it to the
police in case they could resolve the issue.
Fortunately, the owner put the AirTag in "lost mode" a few days later and he was
able to contact them. He explained the situation to the owner and arranged to
mail the keys back to them.
newsweek.com
Amazon Search History
How To View And Clear Your Amazon Search History
Your Amazon search history is a record of all the items you've looked at on the
platform. This data makes it easier to reorder items you've purchased before and
also helps Amazon enhance your shopping experience by suggesting products based
on your preferences and browsing habits. However, there may be times when you
want to review or clear your Amazon search history — whether it's to protect
your privacy, declutter your product recommendations, or simply keep your
account organized.
Clearing your search history may also be necessary if it contains sensitive
items and you're sharing your account to extend
Amazon Prime membership perks to family members or others. So Amazon
provides simple ways to view and manage this data. You can remove individual
items, clear everything at once, or even disable the search-history feature
entirely for added privacy.
Whether you're looking for a fresh start or simply prefer to keep your searches
private, this guide will show you how to check, clear, and disable your
Amazon search history on both desktop and mobile devices.
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Trump’s Tariffs to Eliminate ‘De Minimis Exemption’ on Small Packages |
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Dallas, TX: DOJ Update: Brothers sentenced in connection to robberies at
DFW cell phone stores in $100M scheme
Two North Texas men indicted on robbery, conspiracy and money laundering
charges in a high-profile 2021 case have been sentenced to prison and
ordered to pay tens of millions in damages. Brothers Abdul Basit Bhangda
and Arsalan “Adam” Bhangda, both from Plano, allegedly purchased stolen
goods from a string of armed “takeover-style” robberies at AT&T,
T-Mobile and Verizon stores in the Dallas-fort Worth area and Houston in
October 2020. Following an investigation involving the FBI, Homeland
Security, the U.S. Secret Service, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service,
the Texas Department of Public Safety, several local police departments
and other agencies, 101 people were charged in a plot centered on
shipping $100 million worth of stolen cell phones, tablets, laptops and
smart watches to the United Arab Emirates and Hong Kong where the
devices were then sold abroad. On Jan. 14 the Bhangdas pleaded guilty in
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas to conspiracy to
commit wire fraud. U.S. District Judge Sean Jordan sentenced them
each to six years in prison followed by three years of supervised
probation, and each was ordered to pay $11.9 million in restitution. In
addition to those penalties, the brothers forfeited real estate property
in Dallas, a 2016 BMW 750i and more than $600,000 in currency and bank
account funds. The original indictment alleged the Bhangda brothers
operated out of their Dallas cell phone shop, Global One Wireless, and
acted through parent company, RJ Wirless, to sell the stolen property
overseas. The case originally broke open after a crew robbed a Fort
Worth AT&T store in December 2020.
star-telegram.com
Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, NY: Suspects wielding sledgehammers fail to break
into Bay Ridge jewelry store with triple-pane glass
 As
police search for the sledgehammer-wielding thieves who tried to smash
their way into a jewelry store in Brooklyn, investigators are also
looking into whether or not it may be connected to other business
break-ins around New York City. The violence was sudden as it was
unsuccessful. A mother and her daughter had to scramble out of the way
when the trio of sledgehammer-wielding thieves made a beeline for a
jewelry store in Bay Ridge. The guys with the sledgehammers met their
match when it came to the window. The triple-pane glass, while it cost
about $15,000 to replace, protected the merchandise inside.
abc7ny.com
Orange County, CA: Man arrested after stealing $2000 of tools from
multiple Home Depot stores in Orange County
 Yesterday
evening, Orange County Sheriff deputies responded to Home Depot on El
Toro Rd., where a suspect was caught breaking into a locked cage
containing over $2,000 worth of power tools. A search of his vehicle
uncovered even more stolen tools from multiple Home Depot locations.
Instead of a big score, he scored a felony arrest for burglary,
possession of burglary tools, and receiving stolen property.
newsantaana.com
Waterford, CT: 2 Men Stole $861.00 In Dog Food From Petco
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Shootings & Deaths
Birmingham, AL: Update: Jury finds suspect guilty in 2020 Riverchase Galleria
shooting that killed 8-year-old boy
A jury found Demetrius Jackson guilty Monday in the deadly 2020 Riverchase
Galleria shooting that killed an 8-year-old boy. Jackson was found guilty of the
following charges: reckless manslaughter and assault in the second degree (3
counts). Victor Revill, Jackson's lawyer said to reporters after the verdict,
"We respect the jury’s verdict. We respect the jury’s decision. Obvious we
wanted something different. We wanted him to not be guilty of everything. “
Revill adds when asked if did there was an effort during the trial to put blame
on the other men charged in the shooting, Coleman and Williams, "We wanted to
tell the truth. The truth of that day is they came to the mall and did not know
that Montez Coleman, Yavo or person was going to be there that day. And these
individuals incited an incident. My client Demetrius Jackson tried his best to
walk away he got put into an impossible situation. As a result, the jury came to
a determination." During closing statements, the defense and the prosecutors
argued over whether or not the shooting was intentional. The prosecution pushed
that all three of the shooters, including Jackson, were responsible for the
death of Royta Giles Jr. The 8-year-old was waiting in line with his family when
he was shot and killed.
wvtm13.com
Miramar, FL: Man shot, killed inside Miramar Walgreens on his birthday; suspect
arrested
A man was shot and killed inside a Walgreens store in Miramar on Monday
following a dispute with another customer, police said. The shooting occurred
just before noon at the Walgreens in the 2400 block of S.W. 101st Avenue, near
Miramar Boulevard and Palm Avenue. Police identified the victim as 27-year-old
Anthony Souvenir, who was transported to Memorial Regional Hospital in critical
condition and later died from his injuries. Authorities arrested 28-year-old
Jaime Taylor in connection with the shooting. He is facing a charge of
manslaughter.
cbsnews.com
Clarksville, TN: 15 year old dead after shooting outside tobacco store
Police said a Clarksville teen has died after he was shot and killed Sunday
outside a tobacco store on Peachers Mill Road. Clarksville police said dispatch
received a 911 call at 5:42 p.m. reporting the shooting. Authorities said the
caller told dispatch that the passenger in his car had been shot. Police said
when they got to the teen they determined the shooting happened at Chum's
Discount Tobacco Store. Police identified the teen as Ikehliayon Hite, 15.
Detectives and investigators are asking those in the immediate area of Chums
Market to check their video surveillance cameras beginning around 5:30 p.m.
newschannel5.com
Houston, TX: Update: Cellphone Employee shot 11 times; new video of wanted
suspects
 An
18-year-old employee was shot 11 times during a Houston cell phone store
robbery, police say. Authorities released video of two suspects and are
asking for the public's help to identify them. The incident occurred around 5:05
p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, at a cell phone store on Cullen Blvd. at Sunflower Street.
Police say two employees were in the store when two suspects, one of them armed
with a pistol, entered the store and demanded cash and cell phones. According to
police, one of the suspects – seen on video in a yellow jacket – fired multiple
shots at the 18-year-old employee during the robbery. He was not struck by the
gunfire until he ran out the front door, police say. According to police, the
suspect in the yellow jacket chased after him and fired several shots, shooting
the teen 11 times. Paramedics transported the teen to the hospital. Police
say he is improving but still cannot talk. The other employee was not injured.
fox26houston.com
Baltimore, MD: McDonald's drive-thru robbery ends with shot fired, employee
injured
A McDonald's worker is recovering after Baltimore Police said a suspect opened
fire while robbing the fast food restaurant. Officers were dispatched to the
McDonalds at 6001 Moravia Road at approximately 3 a.m. on January 31, 2025. Once
at the scene, officers located a 32-year-old female victim suffering from an
injury to the foot, according to the Department. Investigators said the female
employee told police the suspect approached the drive-thru window on foot, and
while attempting to remove the cash register fired his weapon, injuring her
foot. The suspect then fled the location with the register, according to
Baltimore Police.
foxbaltimore.com
Staten Island, NY: Gun fired in popular shopping plaza on Staten Island; man,
23, arrested
Sunday evening our officers from the @NYPD122Pct , received an emergency call of
shots fired in Greenridge Plaza. Numerous units responded. Without any injuries
to the public or officers, an arrest was made and a firearm was recovered.
x.com
Robberies, Incidents & Thefts
Summerville, SC: Police make arrest in Summerville Home Depot Armed Robber
Summerville Police say they have charged a man accused of stealing from a Home
Depot store and threatening to shoot an employee who approached him. Robert
Jordan, 29, is charged with armed robbery, possession of a weapon during a
violent crime and resisting arrest, police say. Deputy Chief Chris Hirsch said
police Sunday at 2:45 p.m. to the Home Depot on Marymeade Drive where the armed
robbery had been reported. Police say the suspect had concealed several items in
a bookbag and attempted to leave the store without paying. “When confronted by a
Home Depot employee, Jordan stated that he had a firearm and then threatened to
kill the Home Depot employee,” Hirsch said. Police spotted Jordan riding a
bicycle near the area at approximately 4:45 p.m., two hours after the robbery,
Hirsch said.
live5news.com
Bakersfield, CA: Parole denied for woman who shot at officers during 2001 Office
Depot store heist, chase
Lombard, IL: Man With Gun Robbed 7-Elevens 8 Times between 2021 and 2024
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Auto – Casa Grande, AZ
– Armed Robbery
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Beauty – Boardman, OH
– Robbery
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C-Store – Kirksville,
MO – Armed Robbery
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C-Store – Henry
County, MO – Armed Robbery
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C-Store – Oakland
County, MI – Armed Robbery
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C-Store – Isla Vista,
CA – Burglary
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Gas Station – Wausau,
WI – Armed Robbery
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Gas Station – Memphis,
TN – Armed Robbery
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Hardware –
Summerville, SC – Armed Robbery
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Jewelry - Brooklyn, NY
- Burglary
• Jewelry – Tampa, FL – Robbery
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Pets – Waukegan, IL –
Robbery
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Marijuana – Lakeview,
WA - Burglary
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Restaurant – Chicago,
IL – Burglary
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Restaurant –
Baltimore, MD – Armed Robbery / Emp wounded
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Restaurant – Pingree
Grove, IL – Burglary
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Thrift – Riverview, FL
– Burglary
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Tobacco – San Ramon,
CA – Burglary
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