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CONTROLTEK Appoints Cate Manfe as Segment Development Manager for Retail
Solutions
 Bridgewater,
N.J. (Feb 6, 2024)
CONTROLTEK, a global
leader specializing in retail asset protection, RFID inventory and asset
tracking solutions, and tamper-evident packaging, proudly introduces
Cate Manfe
as the new Segment Development Manager for Retail Solutions. With a robust
background in sales and marketing, Manfe brings unparalleled expertise,
reinforcing CONTROLTEK's dedication to serving the retail industry.
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Interface Recognized as One of the Best Places to Work in the US
Interface Earns 2024 Great Place to Work
Certification™.
 St.
Louis, MO (February 06, 2024) —
Interface Systems, a
leading managed service provider of business security, actionable insights, and
purpose-built networks for multi-location businesses, is pleased to announce
that it has been
Certified™ by Great Place to Work®. The prestigious award is based entirely
on what current employees say about their experience working at Interface. Based
on the research, 76% of Interface’s workforce affirmed that it is a great place
to work, surpassing the average U.S. company’s satisfaction rate of 57%.
Great Place To Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, employee
experience, and leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue,
employee retention, and increased innovation.
Great Place To Work Certification is a highly coveted achievement that requires
consistent and intentional dedication to the overall employee experience,” says
Sarah Lewis-Kulin, the Vice President of Global Recognition at Great Place To
Work. She highlights that the certification is the sole official acknowledgment
derived from real-time employee feedback on their company culture. “By
successfully earning this recognition, it is evident that Interface stands out
as one of the top companies to work for, providing a great workplace environment
for its employees.”
 According
to Great Place to Work® 85% of Interface employees report being given lots of
responsibilities and the flexibility necessary to achieve work-life balance
(with 83% reporting the company made it easy for them to take time off when
needed). With a thoughtful and robust onboarding process for new recruits, 88%
of employees conveyed they were made to feel welcome when they joined.
“We are honored to be recognized as a Great Place to Work, a testament to the
dedication and team spirit that define Interface Systems,” says
Daniel Bordeleau, Chief People Officer at Interface
Systems. “This certification underscores our commitment to fostering
a workplace culture that values innovation, collaboration, and the well-being of
our employees. Together, we will continue to push the boundaries of excellence
and create a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute to our
collective success.”
As the company continues its growth trajectory, Interface is always
looking for talented individuals to join their team. To find out more about
career opportunities, please visit
https://interfacesystems.com/join-our-team/careers/.
The U.S. Crime Surge
The Retail Impact
New Pilot Rolled Out to Give Retailers a Direct
Line to NYPD
The new effort has already resulted in arrests
Bronx stores using WhatsApp and calling officers directly in new NYPD test to
combat shoplifting — and they say it’s working
 The
NYPD in the Bronx has quietly begun working more closely with small businesses
as it grapples with a shoplifting epidemic — and local supermarket owners say
the early signs look promising.
In a throwback strategy, police officers in the Bronx’s 46th Precinct last month
began handing out their personal phone numbers to local business owners
— a stark contrast to the past several years, during which shopkeepers gripe
they’ve given up on dialing 911 over a lack of response.
At the same time,
NYPD detectives at the precinct also have set up new WhatsApp chat group where
retailers can upload photos and videos of shoplifters
swiping merchandise in real time, according to store owners.
While the pilot is only weeks old, Bronx business owners say that having direct
access to officers
has already resulted in arrests.
Carlos Collado, who owns two Fine Fare stores in the Bronx and Harlem, said the
WhatsApp chats are especially
helpful for logging repeat offenders
for NYPD’s crime prevention team.
“The idea is to aggregate these crimes [so we know] when someone has exceeded
the misdemeanor threshold,” Collado said, adding, “We
saw the fastest response ever.”
The month-old Bronx initiative
comes as
robberies are up 5% citywide for the first three weeks of 2024,
NYPD data show. Last week, meanwhile, the City Council rejected Mayor Eric
Adams’ veto of the controversial How Many Stops Act, which
will require NYPD cops to file paperwork on everyone they question — making it
even tougher for cops to do their jobs,
critics say.
Buoyed by early success, some local retailers say they’re already
pushing to make the new strategies a broader effort by the city
to address out of control shoplifting.
nypost.com
Another Progressive DA Changes His Tune Over
Retail Theft
Philadelphia launches task force to tackle retail and house theft, reinforce
safety
Philadelphia is taking a major step in trying to combat theft crimes that
continue to plague the businesses and homes of innocent residents.
 DA
Larry Krasner launched the office's first 'Organized Retail and House Theft Task
Force' during a press conference Monday morning.
Community leaders, business corridor professional, retailers, Philadelphia
police and the DA's Office
have joined in a united front to reinforce the city's "commitment to safety
along business and neighborhood corridors."
The move comes after
countless Philadelphia businesses became the victim of looting last year,
which ended with dozens of arrests, including juveniles.
Several videos showed
suspects flooding large retailers, local pharmacies and smaller local shops
as they completely ransacked shelves.
Some of those stores were
forced to temporarily close due to damage and stolen goods.
Meanwhile,
Wawa and Target have permanently closed the doors to some of their Philadelphia
stores
due to repeated safety and security challenges.
fox29.com
RELATED: DA announces task force to combat
organized retail & home theft
Specialized ORCA Unit Mobilized to Fight Theft in
Oakland
Alameda County DA Launches Specialized ORCA Unit to Battle Organized Retail
Theft in Oakland
Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price has rolled out the big guns
with the inauguration of the
Organized Retail Crime Alameda (ORCA) Vertical Prosecution Unit,
a specialized squad aimed at putting a stop to organized retail theft.
The new task force, which was put into operation earlier this year, was
devised to target and dismantle the organized networks behind a recent wave of
retail crime, by
joining forces with local law enforcement, retailers, and the smaller shops that
line the bustling streets of Alameda County.
According to a detailed bulletin from
Alameda County District Attorney's Office, the
ORCA team includes two deputy district attorneys, two inspectors, a specialist,
and analysts, all dedicated to connecting the dots between incidents,
analyzing crime data, and prosecuting crime rings, and they've hit the ground
running with $4 million in funding behind them—half from state grants and the
other from the DA's own coffers to ensure there's zero slack in their pursuit of
justice.
Meanwhile,
DA Pamela Price is resolute, declaring her intent to clamp down
on the market forces feeding this spate of theft, her voice a harbinger of a
no-nonsense crackdown.
Assistant Chief Tara Regan Anderson, in an address brimming with resolve,
emphasized the importance of this collaboration, "The
funding ensures that the ORCA Unit has the dedicated staffing needed to maintain
important communication and coordination
with our law enforcement partners together, we can leverage data, connect
incidents, and ultimately resolve cases, providing a sense of justice for
retailers hard hit by retail theft," she was quoted saying in the DA's
communication.
hoodline.com
Stores Turning into Security Fortresses to Fight
D.C. Crime Wave
Surging crime leads Columbia Heights Safeway to boost security and install gates
Crimes like retail theft and robberies in Washington, D.C.'s Columbia Heights
have gotten so bad that now owners are having to take extreme measures. Now, the
Safeway on Columbia Road is
adding security gates, where customers must scan receipts to leave the store.
Last month, 7News reported about a CVS in the area closing down two weeks ago
after pictures surfaced showing theft was so rampant, the
shelves were emptied after being ransacked.
Many merchants have already
added special police officers.
According to MPD,
robbery went up 67% last year. Overall theft increased 23%.
Retailers in D.C. lost $120 million in revenue to theft in 2022.
“It’s sad that this is the current state of affairs and I hope it sends the
alarm bells to everyone that we need,
it’s not just the store’s responsibility, it’s not just the city officials, it’s
not just police, it’s all of us.
Parents, community groups, we have got to address the issue of people just going
in and thinking they can take what they want,” added Lynch.
In a statement about the crime, Safeway officials told 7News, “Like other local
businesses, we are consistently
reviewing our operations and working on new ways to curtail escalating theft,
so we can ensure the wellbeing of our employees and foster a welcoming
environment for our customers.”
wjla.com
Handguns #1 Weapon of Choice in Mass Shootings
Data shows most mass public shooters used handguns, not ‘assault rifles’
The national gun control debate focuses heavily on AR-15-style rifles, but
handguns have been used in most mass public shootings over the past 25 years,
according to myth-busting data from the Crime Prevention Research Center.
washingtontimes.com
Organized retail crime: Uncovering how crime rings operate
Perrysburg Township, Rossford police join forces for retail theft, trafficking
team
Make Safety a Top Priority in 2024
Safety Best Practices to Implement in the Year Ahead
To improve safety, companies need to emphasize leading indicators over lagging
indicators.
The
first step is to assess the state of your EHS culture.
Then, you can work towards developing a site-specific safety plan by first
determining your hazards to establish how best to protect your employees. Every
workplace is unique, so by understanding what you need to improve and
how injuries are impacting your environment,
you can begin to address the overall safety of your workplace.
The basic components of any workplace safety plan include
risk identification, understanding the compliance standards applicable for your
environment, and understanding your safety gaps.
Assessing your risk and conducting a day-to-day job safety analysis are crucial,
particularly with tasks not regularly assigned. When workers complete a task,
they are unfamiliar with or don’t regularly perform, the chance of injury is
elevated. According to data gathered by the Electrical Safety Foundation (ESFI),
between 2011 and 2022,
49% of fatalities occurred when a worker was completing a task they were not
normally assigned to complete.
It can be challenging to justify the amount of money spent on a safety program,
but
investing in the tools to understand and improve your safety reputation will
ultimately impact your bottom line and reputation.
With OSHA increasing their fines and implementing national focus programs, you
may find it beneficial to investigate safety trends and the cost of potential
incidents to determine if expenses are worthwhile.
A company needs to decide if they want to
invest in a robust safety program or potentially pay much higher OSHA fines if
an incident occurs. By
working with your company workers' compensation provider to understand what your
EMR rate is, you can demonstrate how much money can be saved by implementing
safety practices and technologies. Your provider can help connect you with
contractors to assist with the services, and even help offset some of the costs
of the services through your plan.
To improve your workplace safety plan and the overall safety of your
organization,
you need to emphasize leading indicators over lagging indicators.
Lagging indicators—injury or fatality data that occurred in the past—do not
focus on how you will effectively prevent these injuries in the future.
ehstoday.com
5,300 Retail Layoffs in 2024 So Far
Retail employees are working fewer hours. That's a risk to the economy.
The labor market grew at a much faster pace last month than forecast, but
one key metric — average hours worked — declined,
a trend economists say could be worrisome for the economy since it could
indicate changes in hiring trends.
"Companies that are hiring or keeping their employees are reducing their hours.
Hours worked have declined in a way that you typically see around a recession,"
Lakshman Achuthan, co-founder of the Economic Cycle Research Institute, told
Yahoo Finance Live.
A perfect example is retail.
The sector’s challenging landscape amid a shift in consumer buying habits has
forced companies to make tough choices.
Average weekly hours fell to 29.1 in January from 30.2
a year ago, according to the
Bureau
of Labor Statistics.
Some of the industry’s major companies, including
Macy’s, Wayfair, Levi Strauss, and REI, announced job cuts.
So far this year, retailers have cut more than 5,300 jobs,
according to a report from global outplacement firm Challenger, Gray &
Christmas. The sector is the third highest in layoff announcements in January,
after finance and tech.
And those in the leadership ranks are not exempt either.
Retail CEO turnover more than doubled in 2023 from the previous year to more
than 50 departures.
finance.yahoo.com
RELATED: How retail is shaping up in 2024
TSA Plans Expansion of Facial Recognition to 400+ Airports
The Transportation
Security Administration (TSA) is set to expand a pilot facial recognition
program to more than 400 federally-run airports nationwide.
Current generation Credential Authentication Technology devices — CAT-2 units —
are currently deployed at around 30 U.S. airports as part of a Department of
Homeland Security (DHS) pilot program.
… Scanners being used in the DHS pilot program use A.I. to compare government
I.D. photos of passengers with those taken in real-time at the airport,
bypassing the need for passengers to provide identification to a human TSA agent
before proceeding through the security checkpoint.
According to the TSA, the CAT-2 units use one-to-one verification — meaning the
real-time passenger photo is compared to a single government-issued photo like
those found on I.D.s instead of a larger database of images. Once the passenger
is cleared, the scanner is supposed to delete the photo.
… TSA Administrator David Pekoske told attendees at last year’s South by
Southwest conference in Austin, Texas, that
facial recognition and other
biometric programs are inevitable.
“Eventually we will get to the point where we will require biometrics across the
board because it is
much more effective and much more efficient,”
Pekoske said.
thenationalpulse.com
NRF Calls Border Bill 'Positive Step Forward'
NRF Encouraged by Senate Border Policy Deal
The National Retail Federation today issued the following statement from
President and CEO Matthew Shay in response to the Senate introduction of the “Emergency
National 4 Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024”:
“NRF acknowledges the
bipartisan progress made in the Senate on border security and immigration reform.
We applaud the senators for their work to address the long-standing challenges
at the southern border. While
viewing this compromise as a positive step forward, NRF encourages
further congressional action to find common ground on effective solutions to
foster a fully functional immigration system.”
As the leading authority and voice for retail, NRF will continue to advocate for
policies that ensure the efficiency and functionality of our nation’s legal
immigration system.
nrf.com
ISCPO Announces Vector Security® Networks as a Preferred Vendor Partner
 Dallas,
February 05, 2024
– Vector Security®
Networks, a division of
Vector Security®, Inc.,
and the single-source provider of physical security solutions and managed
network services to multi-site businesses across North America, has been named
as a preferred vendor partner of the
International Supply Chain
Protection Organization (ISCPO).
The partnership helps connect ISCPO members to solutions offered by Vector
Security Networks that safeguard their supply chain operations while protecting
people and product.
As part of its Preferred Partner Program, ISCPO is dedicated to expanding its
array of vendor solutions, harnessing proven products and staying at the
forefront of industry best practices.
Read more here
UK retail sales growth slowed in January, industry data show
Growth in UK retail spending slowed in January, according to new industry data
that suggests households continue to be squeezed by the cost of living
crisis. The value of
retail sales rose by an annual rate of 1.2 per cent in January,
the British Retail Consortium said on Tuesday. This was
below the 1.7 per cent growth
in December and the
three-month average of 1.9 per cent, according to the trade body’s figures.
ft.com
Estee Lauder to cut jobs on skittish China demand
Ikea makes strides in reducing carbon footprint
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CONTROLTEK Appoints Cate Manfe as Segment Development Manager for Retail
Solutions
Bridgewater, N.J. (Feb 6, 2024)
CONTROLTEK, a global
leader specializing in retail asset protection, RFID inventory and asset
tracking solutions, and tamper-evident packaging, proudly introduces
Cate Manfe
as the new Segment Development Manager for Retail Solutions. With a robust
background in sales and marketing, Manfe brings unparalleled expertise,
reinforcing CONTROLTEK's dedication to serving the retail industry.
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Brothers, Senior Director of Global Sales at CONTROLTEK, expresses
enthusiasm about Cate's appointment, stating, "Manfe's expertise is invaluable
in our mission to provide solutions that protect. Her role is pivotal in
ensuring our retail partners receive unparalleled support and innovative
solutions."
“I encountered CONTROLTEK at a trade show two years ago and was impressed by
their professional and welcoming team. Further experiences confirmed their
excellent reputation, values, service, and products,” shared
Cate Manfe,
the newly appointed Segment Development Manager of Retail Solutions. “The timing
in my career fits perfectly for a new growth opportunity. I am beyond thrilled
to contribute my expertise, learn more about the surveillance and security
industry, and assist our customers in solving problems!”
Tom Meehan,
CFI, President of CONTROLTEK, adds, "Cate's addition aligns seamlessly with
our commitment to excellence. We are confident that her insights will drive
impactful strides in addressing the evolving challenges of the retail
landscape."
In her new role, Cate Manfe leverages extensive experience in sales and
marketing to navigate the dynamic retail landscape. As an industry expert, Manfe
is poised to play a pivotal role in addressing challenges faced by retail
partners. Her primary focus is to enhance support for retail partners by
identifying tailored solutions for their challenges, and keeping a vigilant eye
on current retail challenges while strategically positioning partners for future
success.
Prior to joining CONTROLTEK, Manfe spent the past several years in roles in
Sales and Marketing at a video surveillance solutions company.
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In Case You Missed It
Genetec Shares Best Practices for International Data Privacy Day
Genetec encourages businesses and
individuals to use International Data Privacy Day as an opportunity to enhance
their data protection.
 MONTRÉAL—In
support of
International Data Privacy Day, unified security, public safety, operations,
and business intelligence solutions provider
Genetec shared best practices to help physical security leaders protect
privacy, safeguard data and enable trust without compromising security.
Genetec encourages businesses and individuals alike to use International Data
Privacy Day as an opportunity to evaluate and enhance their data protection
strategies. By prioritizing privacy, organizations can effectively contribute to
a safer digital and physical landscape for all.
“Organizations should never have to choose between data privacy and security,”
says Christian Morin, chief security officer at Genetec Inc., in the company
announcement. “That’s why Genetec solutions are built on privacy by design
principles so that our customers can ensure the highest levels of security while
respecting personal privacy and complying with privacy laws.”
Read more here
Hiring Managers Get Creative Amid Cybersecurity
Worker Shortage
Cybersecurity Hiring Managers Are Looking For More Than Tech Skills
With thousands
of job openings and more
tech professionals focused on
a security career than ever before,
cybersecurity hiring managers and executives would appear to have an easy time
picking the talent they need to help defend their organizations from attacks and
threats.
The reality, however, is more complex. A
study published by ISACA (which included answers from more than 2,100 of the
association’s members) found that, while cybersecurity hiring managers and
executives now have better relations with their HR departments,
71 percent report that their
organization has open positions regardless of the type of job.
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report also found that hiring managers continue to have low confidence in
candidates’ qualifications, with only 26 percent reporting that they believe at
least half of applicants are well qualified for the position they are applying
to. When it comes to hiring, 72 percent of survey participants noted that
previous experience remains a primary factor in making a decision—but
the most significant skill gap
relates to
so-called soft skills such as communication, writing and adapting to company
culture.
The push-and-pull
between
needing
experienced tech professionals with particular certifications and skills and
also having numerous open positions that create critical gaps in security
coverage can further
complicate the hiring process, which affects job seekers.
“Organizations continue to have a hiring problem—an
estimated 3.5 million unfilled cybersecurity jobs—that is not projected to get
any better through 2025,”
Dave Gerry, CEO of Bugcrowd, recently told Dice. “The cause of that is somewhat
self-inflicted. By focusing too much on certifications, experience and
background, employers are significantly limiting the talent pool that they can
go after. The impact of this is unfilled jobs, losing out on high-potential
talent and a lack of diversity of candidates from under-represented and
non-traditional backgrounds.”
For tech professionals looking for a cybersecurity position or those interested
in moving up the career security ladder,
knowing what a hiring manager
or executive is looking for is crucial.
dice.com
Cybersecurity Companies Cash in on Rising Threats
Measuring CrowdStrike's Meteoric Rise as Its Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Revolutionizes Cybersecurity
Hacking is a huge problem. In 2023,
some of the world's largest
organizations were attacked, and the results were devastating.
MGM Resorts International was hacked in September 2023, resulting in operational
disruptions that lasted several hours and cost the company over $100 million in
lost revenue.
Also in September 2023,
Johnson Controls was hit with
a ransomware attack that crippled the company's IT infrastructure.
Johnson Controls was ultimately forced to delay its earnings release due to the
breach. Moreover, the damage from the attack resulted in a $60 million impact to
earnings.
As these examples show,
cybersecurity threats are all
too real, and corporations are taking them very seriously.
This has led many to invest heavily in the products that cybersecurity companies
like CrowdStrike Holdings produce. Here's a closer look at why it's one of the
leading cybersecurity companies and why its stock has increased more than 415%
over the last five years:
finance.yahoo.com
AnyDesk has been hacked, users urged to change passwords
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Tip #3:
Embrace Passwordless Authentication with Biometrics
Consider adopting passwordless authentication with biometrics as the
winning modality. Over the next 12 -18 months we will see a
revolution in passwords and in some cases going away all together.
In 2024, biometrics is predicted to lead the way, offering a more
secure authentication option compared to traditional methods. While
FIDO2 is a contender, explore various industry standards to
determine the most suitable choice for your enterprise.
Watch this space every
Tuesday for more of
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Record-Breaking E-Commerce Revenue Coming This
Year
Global e-commerce revenue to hit record-breaking $3.64T in 2024
Total worldwide online retail sales are expected to increase 15.6%
year-over-year.
According to new Statista data presented by AltIndex.com,
global e-commerce revenue will continue strong growth to $3.64 trillion in 2024
after spiking by 108% during the previous five years,
growing from $1.52 trillion in 2018 to $3.15 trillion in 2023. This trend is
expected to continue through 2028, when global e-commerce revenue is forecast to
reach $5.3 billion.
The
U.S. e-commerce market is projected to gross $930 billion this year, 15% more
than in 2023, and
constitute 25% of the world's total online retail sales. However, Statista data
analysis indicates the Asian e-commerce industry, spurred by online retail
giants such as Alibaba, AliExpress, JD.com and Rakuten, will gross $1.93
trillion in 2024, 16% more than in 2023 and accounting for more than half of
global e-commerce revenue.
Statista also predicts the
European e-commerce will generate $600 billion in revenue in 2024.
One-quarter of the total $3.64 trillion global e-commerce value, or $922.5
billion, is predicted to come from electronics sales, the online retail market`s
largest and highest-grossing segment. Fashion sales will bring in around $760
billion, constituting 20% of total e-commerce market revenue for 2024.
chainstoreage.com
Amazon Driver Tries to Kidnap Puppy
Shocking video captures Amazon driver trying to steal woman’s puppy from yard
An Amazon driver in Georgia is out of a job after a customer
accused him of trying to steal
the family’s dog – and
captured the confrontation on video. Terrika Currence, of Henry County in
suburban Atlanta, said her young daughter noticed that the driver lured their
red nose pitbull into his delivery truck.
Currence said she
immediately dropped the products that she ordered on the ground and rushed
outside to confront the Amazon driver.
“[Expletive] Amazon done took my [expletive] dog out my [expletive] yard,” she
can be heard saying in the video.
In the video, Currence can be seen opening the doors to the back of the Amazon
truck and shouting at him. “As soon as I opened the truck,
he has the puppy inside of a
bin. I had to grab the
puppy and get him off the truck,” she described.
The driver has not been
charged, but Currence
said he was about to leave with her puppy. ”He was ready to pull off with our
dog,” she said.
wsbtv.com
Carvana Reports Turnaround After Cutting Costs With Layoffs, Adding AI Tools
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Detroit, MI: Six arrested in Sterling Heights following jewelry store robberies
Six suspects are in custody following a string of jewelry store robberies at
southeast Michigan malls. The first known location that police believe the
suspects targeted was the Helzberg Diamonds store inside the Great Lakes
Crossing Mall in Auburn Hills Jan. 13. Investigators said three suspects wearing
hoodies and surgical masks entered the store, smashed out cases and stole
several thousand dollars worth of jewelry. A suspect vehicle was identified that
was registered to a rental company. Subsequently, the renter also was
identified. A short time later, that vehicle was returned to a Lansing rental
location, and a new vehicle was rented. On Jan. 22, the Kay Jewelers inside
Lansing Mall reported a smash and grab. The Eaton County Sheriff’s Department
determined the getaway vehicle from the theft was the newly rented vehicle
identified following the Jan. 13 incident. Eaton County Sheriff’s Department
officials believe this same group was responsible for
a total of six robberies in
Michigan and Ohio. Law
enforcement officers located the suspect’s rental vehicle and initiated
surveillance. The vehicle traveled to Lakeside Mall in Sterling Heights, at
which point Sterling Heights police, Shelby Township police, and Troy police
personnel were dispatched to the scene. The vehicle was seen circling the mall’s
parking lot alongside another vehicle that had been stolen in Harper Woods Jan.
16. At approximately 2 p.m., four suspects got out of the rental vehicle and
went inside the mall wearing hoodies and surgical masks. Police said the
suspects were observed scouting the mall and then entered the Sparkles Jewelry
Store and smashing out several cases of merchandise. The four suspects then fled
on foot in various directions carrying a large amount of jewelry taken from the
store, according to police. Officers moved in and apprehended the four suspects,
as well as two others in the vehicles outside. Officers recovered approximately
$170,000 worth of merchandise.
candgnews.com
Roanoke Rapids, NC: Habitual larceny suspect caught after stealing from 3 stores
in a day
A habitual larceny suspect was arrested after stealing from stores in Roanoke
Rapids, Nash County and finally Pitt County on Wednesday, police said. On Jan.
31 around noon, Lt. D. Newsome with the Roanoke Rapids Police Department
responded to a large retailer on Julian R. Allsbrook Highway, also known as U.S.
158, regarding a larceny. Police did not identify the store. Lt. Newsome was
told that the suspect fled the scene in a beige Buick, and police were able to
identify the suspect through the vehicle’s registration. Police were told that
the suspect took several tools from the business. Police said the suspect,
Robbie Lee Knowles, 47, was given the opportunity to return the stolen items,
but refused. Police
said Knowles of Martin County has “an extremely long” criminal history ranging
from 1993 to 2023 including convictions for: Misdemeanor larceny, shoplifting,
attempted breaking and/or entering, attempted larceny by chose in action,
removal of anti-theft retail merchandise device, larceny from a person, common
law robbery, felony breaking and/or entering, interfere with utility meter,
misdemeanor possession of stolen goods.
The convictions were based in Pitt, Lenoir, Beaufort, Wilson, Edgecombe, and
Martin counties.
cbs17.com
Ashville, NC: 2 plead guilty in Home Depot, Lowe's theft operation; 1 Arden pawn
shop owner charged
Two suspects pleaded guilty in Buncombe County Superior Court to participating
in an organized theft ring out of Denny’s Jewelry and Pawn in Arden, from which
the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office recovered an estimated cost in items “significantly
exceeding” $150,000. By
Oct. 18, 2022, the sheriff’s office had charged 14 people with a Class G felony
of organized retail theft, after a weekslong investigation, according to the
department. Those charged included two owners of the shop, Robert Dennis Lewis
Sr. and Robert Dennis Lewis Jr., and two employees, Tammy Gates and Kenneth
Gates. In connection to the ring, Gabriel Lockridge pleaded guilty Jan. 22 to
organized retail theft and attempted felony breaking or entering, the sheriff’s
office announced Jan. 31. As part of his plea agreement, Lockridge will serve a
combined sentence of 30 to 54 months followed by 60 months of supervised
probation, according to the clerk’s office.
citizen-times.com
Nanaimo, BC Canada: Police say suspect has stolen more than $30K from B.C.
Lowe's stores over the last year
Nanaimo RCMP are asking the public for help identifying a man suspected of
committing "multiple thefts and frauds" at hardware stores on Vancouver Island
and the Lower Mainland since early 2023. The suspect allegedly visits Lowe's
stores and buys some items while stealing others. He then returns a few days
later to return the legitimately purchased items. Police said they believe he
has stolen upwards of $30,000 in merchandise from stores in Nanaimo, Saanich and
New Westminster. Nanaimo RCMP released two surveillance photos of the man on
Friday. The images are from an incident that occurred in Nanaimo on June 15,
2023.
bc.ctvnews.ca
Wilkes-Barre, PA: Arrest made after $1,000 retail theft at TJ Maxx in Luzerne
County
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Shootings & Deaths
Clayton County, GA: Family Dollar store shooting: Clayton County manhunt for
gunman in homicide
The gunman responsible for a deadly shooting at a Family Dollar store in Clayton
County remains on the run. Few details about the homicide have been released.
Officers from the Clayton County Police Department were dispatched to the scene
at the 5000 block of Riverdale Road following reports of a shooting incident.
Upon arrival, authorities discovered a person who had been fatally shot. The
suspect, reportedly fleeing the scene in a dark-colored SUV, remains at large.
fox5atlanta.com
Oakland, CA: Auto Part store owner fatally shot
A shooting Saturday morning inside an East Oakland Automotive Parts store left
the 68-year-old owner dead and his killer being sought, authorities said Sunday.
The name of the man killed has not yet been released. The shooting happened
about 11:49 a.m. Saturday inside Bay City Alternators, 8807 International Blvd.,
authorities said. Police responding to reports of a person down inside the
business found the owner shot. He was pronounced dead at the store. Police have
not yet said what they believe the motive for the shooting was. No arrests have
been made and no suspect information has been released. The killing is the 10th
homicide investigated by Oakland police this year, the same number as last year
at this time.
eastbaytimes.com
Lawrenceville, GA: Arrest made in Lawrenceville bakery owner's shooting death
Lawrenceville police have made an arrest connected to the death of a
Lawrenceville bakery owner who was gunned down at his store. The shooting
happened at Fejzic Bakery located off Scenic Highway around 7 a.m. Saturday. The
owner, 37-year-old Ervin Fejzic, was found shot in the parking lot. Medics
attempted to revive him, but he died at the scene. On Sunday, police announced
the arrest of 38-year-old Leroy Taylor, of McDonough in connection with the
crime. Taylor is charged with felony murder, aggravated assault, armed robbery,
possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and possession of a
firearm by a convicted felon.
fox5atlanta.com
Hanover, PA: Police shoot and kill wanted man outside gas station, saying he
pointed gun
Police shot and killed a man at a southern Pennsylvania gas station after they
say he pointed a gun at officers who were trying to arrest him on an outstanding
warrant. An arrest warrant had been issued for 37-year-old Richard Bolen on
aggravated assault and other charges after he was accused of "brandishing a
firearm at officers" as he fled from a business Wednesday, authorities said.
Hanover police officers responded when Bolen's SUV was spotted at a Sunoco gas
station on Friday, the state police said in a news release. Police said as they
entered the gas station store, Bolen ran out the back and then circled around to
the front of the station while drawing a handgun, it said. As Bolen reached the
front of the gas station, he encountered more officers and pointed the gun them,
and officers then fired several rounds, killing him, the agency said.
fox29.com
Rock Hill, NC: 1 injured in weekend shooting at Rock Hill restaurant
One person was injured in a weekend shooting at a Rock Hill restaurant, Rock
Hill Police said Monday. Officers responded to calls regarding the incident
around 1:15 a.m. at Hartlands on Cross Pointe Drive. A 34-year-old man was found
in the parking lot suffering from gunshot wounds to the chest and transported to
an area medical center to be treated.
qcnews.com
Houston, TX: Store employee’s relative injured after robbery suspects open fire
on family in NE Harris County
A man was shot by suspects after they robbed the store where his relative worked
in northeast Harris County on Saturday, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s
Office. Deputies were called to a 99 Cents Only Store at Little York Road and
Highway 59 at about 10:10 p.m. A man and woman had robbed the store, and they
got into an argument with an employee. They later left and the woman cleaned up
and also left the store. She got into a vehicle with her 10-year-old child and
male relative. Then, she saw that the two possible robbery suspects from earlier
approached her vehicle. One of the suspects opened fire at the family. The
employee’s relative then got out of the vehicle, and he was shot in the chest.
The suspects later fled from the scene, and authorities are still looking for
them.
click2houston.com
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Auto Parts – Oakland,
CA – Armed Robbery / Owner killed
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Bakery –
Lawrenceville, GA - Armed Robbery / Owner killed
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C-Store – Hartford, CT
– Armed Robbery
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C-Store – Lehigh
Acres, FL – Armed Robbery
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C-Store – West
Chester, PA – Armed Robbery
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C-Store – Fort Myers,
FL – Armed Robbery
• C-Store – Henderson,
KY – Armed Robbery
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C-Store – Chicago, IL
– Armed Robbery
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C-Store – Chicago, IL
– Armed Robbery
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C-Store – Fletcher, NC
– Armed Robbery
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Dollar – Houston, TX –
Robbery
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Dollar – Henderson, KY
– Armed Robbery
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Dollar – Temple, TX –
Armed Robbery
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Gas Station – Fox
Crossing, WI – Robbery
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Grocery – Seneca
Falls, NY - Robbery
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Grocery – Washington,
DC – Robbery
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Hardware – Greensboro,
NC – Robbery
• Jewelry - Temecula,
CA - Burglary
• Jewelry - Kansas
City, MO - Robbery
• Jewelry -
Jacksonville, FL – Robbery
• Jewelry - Waipahu, HI
– Robbery
• Jewelry - Pompano
Beach, FL – Robbery
• Jewelry -
Bakersfield, CA – Robbery
• Jewelry - Colonie, NY
– Burglary
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Kohl’s – Erie County,
PA – Robbery
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Kohl’s – Toledo, OH –
Robbery
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Pharmacy – Solebury
Township, PA – Burglary
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Restaurant – Salina,
KS – Burglary
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Shoes – Watertown, MA
– Robbery
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Vape – Watertown, MA –
Robbery
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Vape – Ronkonkoma, NY
– Robbery
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Walmart – Hope Mills,
NC – Robbery
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• 28 robberies
• 4 burglaries
• 2 shootings
• 2 killed |
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