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The U.S. Crime Surge
The Retail Impact

Walgreens Prototype Store Records No Robberies or Burglaries Since July 2023
Walgreens converted one of its most burglary- and robbery-plagued locations in downtown Chicago into a high-tech prototype store last year

How Walgreens’ Innovative New Store Design Enhances Asset Protection

Exec shares learnings from digital-focused location in Chicago

When Walgreens converted one of its most burglary- and robbery-plagued locations in downtown Chicago into a high-tech prototype store last year, the company knew it was the perfect place to try something new. The store, located in the city’s South Loop neighborhood, was a prime target for crime, but it was also situated in a heavy-foot traffic area and served a neighborhood with unique health care needs.

Mark Bunyan, asset protection lead director for the pharmacy company, shared at this week’s Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) Retail Asset Protection Conference how the company made the conversion, how it has been enhanced by asset protection principles, and how Walgreens plans to move forward with the prototype.

Prior to last summer, Walgreens Store #7179 was considered a Security Level 4 with heavy product protection and on-site security services from off-duty law enforcement officials. Everything from diapers and skincare to toilet paper and laundry detergent was being lifted from the store, and it was a frequent victim of organized retail crime.

Asset Protection Considerations

While taking the majority of product off the retail floor inherently leads to better asset protection, Bunyan shared other considerations that went into the design of the South Loop store. Shelf sizes were significantly reduced, which means less product on the shelf that can be shoplifted, but also allows for less labor to keep an eye on and stock shelves.

Mulling the Results

While results from the new store prototype are mixed, Walgreens plans to stay the course with the unique nature of the omnichannel-focused location. On the upside, there have been no robberies or burglaries since July 2023, workplace violence and criminal activity incidents are down 85%, and the location has been able to do away with outside security services.

Moving forward, Bunyan said Walgreens plans to install product protection in certain areas of the South Loop store, and the company is also keeping a close eye on the mix of products it offers in its grab-and-go aisles. The store is also poised to become a hub location for the company’s e-commerce ordering option, and stockroom and labor efficiencies will be further considered. progressivegrocer.com

Will 2024 Break Records for Most ORC Takedowns in California?
Newsom touts California’s efforts to crack down on retail theft
State law enforcement officials have released data surrounding the organized retail crime crackdown taking place across California in 2024.

According to a release from Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office, as of Wednesday, 474 people have been arrested and 160,041 stolen items recovered from 185 investigations by the CHP’s Organized Retail Crime Task Force since January.

The value of the stolen goods is estimated to be nearly $4.2 million, which equates to nearly half of all the stolen goods recovered by the task force in 2023, officials said.

At the current rate, this year’s enforcement actions are set to “outpace” previous years, the governor’s office added.

“California will continue to lead more takedowns and make more arrests to keep our communities safe,” Newsom said in a statement. “It is through the coordinated efforts of our law enforcement partners that the state can keep shutting the door on this unacceptable crime.”

Since its inception in 2019, the organized task force has been involved in nearly 2,500 investigations which have led to the arrest of more than 2,500 suspects and the recovery of over 770,000 stolen items worth approximately $42.3 million, state officials said. ktla.com

Major Property Crime is still up 14.3% over 2022 & up 26.6% over 2021
Overall crime rate down in Memphis for first quarter
Overall crime was down 13.9% for the first three months of 2024 compared to the same period the year before, the commission reported.

While the overall rate did drop year-over-year, it was 5.5% higher than first quarter 2022 and 13.9% higher than first quarter 2021.

From Jan. 1 to March 31, the major violent crime rate dropped 10.4%, and major property crime dropped 22.1%.

• Murders: -5.7%
• Aggravated Assaults: -8.4%
• Robberies: -16.3%
• Rapes: -30.3%

First-quarter major property crime fell in the following categories:

• Burglaries: -16.9%
• Vehicle thefts: -33.2%
• Other felony thefts: -17.4%

While the major property crime rate, at 1,626.6 per 100,000, improved year-over-year, it’s 14.3% higher than 2022 and 26.6% higher than 2021. dailymemphian.com

Florida's New Retail Crime Crackdown Law Makes More Headlines
'Florida is a law-and-order state, and our policies combating organized retail theft are another shining example of how we are leading the nation'

New Florida law increases penalties for organized retail theft, porch piracy
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 549, which lowers the threshold value for third-degree felony theft. The governor added that retail theft results in skyrocketing customer prices because businesses need to recoup their losses.

DeSantis said that the recent phenomenon of stores locking away certain goods to prevent them from being stolen is demoralizing for customers. They said it is not good for quality of life. He further noted that the behavior of thieves shows contempt for the law.

“Florida is a law-and-order state, and our policies combating organized retail theft are another shining example of how we are leading the nation,” said Attorney General Ashley Moody. “Grateful for Gov. DeSantis signing this important piece of legislation into law, as well as for the work of Representative Rommel and Senator Trumbull this session to keep building a stronger, safer Florida.”

According to DeSantis, Florida has seen a decline in retail theft over the last four years and added that he thinks it’s because people know that Florida is not a state a thief would want to “try that” in.

“You see stores closing down in other parts of the United States, whether that’s Target closing nine stores in Portland and Seattle, Walmart closing stores in Chicago, Nordstrom closing stores in San Francisco, that is a direct result of the lack of commitment to the rule of law and holding criminals accountable,” DeSantis said.

DeSantis stated that is not what will happen in Florida and that the new legislation will ensure that retailers can continue operating their businesses and criminals are held accountable. lakerlutznews.com

#GetToughOnRetailCrime Campaign Picks Up Steam in the UK
BRC demands tougher stance from PCC to combat retail crime

The BRC is also calling for a standalone offence of assault on a retail worker.

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has urged a more stringent approach from the Police and Crime Commissioners (PCC) to combat the rising tide of retail crime.

The move comes ahead of the PCC elections on 2 May 2024. In line with its campaign called #GetToughOnRetailCrime, the trade association seeks commitment from candidates to prioritise retail crime in their policing plans.

The BRC is also calling for a standalone offence of assault on a retail worker, and tracking the data on its use. It urged PCC candidates to allocate appropriate resources to address retail crime in their region.

The call from the BRC comes with its latest crime survey indicating that incidents of violence and abuse against retail staff surged to more than 1,300 per day in the fiscal year 2022 to 2023. This marks a stark rise from 870 incidents per day in the previous year.

Theft has also become a pressing concern, with reported losses doubling to £1.8bn in 2024, equating to 45,000 incidents daily. In 2023, retailers invested a record £1.2bn in crime prevention measures.

In April 2024 Opal, the UK National Police Chiefs’ Council intelligence unit on serious organised acquisitive retail crime, launched training to combat retail crime. retail-insight-network.com

Sensible Anti-Theft Policies - Or Bias?
Retail chains are taking steps to fight theft. This professor compares some measures to redlining
Kathleen Kennedy, an associate professor of practice in the Norton School of Human Ecology at University of Arizona: I believe we have a form of redlining happening in retail. … And by redlining, I mean geographic areas, store trade areas that are being treated differently because of the demographics of that service area. Product categories that appeal to particular shoppers that may be locked up because of who they appeal to and a guess that they’re going to be high theft categories. Once they’re locked up, they’re no longer high theft categories.

So I give you a simple example. I think that young shoppers, teens and young adults products that appeal to them more likely are going to be locked up. So you can see some biases in what’s going on.

What is difficult to prove as an outsider or a researcher is, is this fair or unfair? If I can say that. Is this being done based upon what’s happening with that specific product, or is it being done in a way that probably is not best for society, meaning this product will appeal to this type of shopper and therefore this type of shopper tends to be a shoplifter? Therefore, we’re going to lock it up.

And we did see a documented case of this with Black hair care products. I think as a society, we should probably look at some of the things that are happening in terms of retail operations that are equivalent to restrictions that happened in banking with redlining mortgages. fronterasdesk.org

More Muscle for Calif’s Retail Crime Fight as Speaker, Legislators, Unveil New Bills

New Orleans area officials advocate for better gun control following mass shooting

Dollar General is Booming - With More Room for Growth
Why Dollar General is winning with store count

By committing to smaller, rural markets, the retailer has room to grow its substantial store footprint, industry experts and company leaders say.

Dollar General reached a milestone in February with the opening of its 20,000th store in southeastern Texas. And the retailer wants to keep growing.

During an earnings call in March, Dollar General said it expects to complete 2,385 real estate-related projects this year. That includes opening 800 more new stores, remodeling 1,500 locations, and relocating 85 stores.

Comparison helps put Dollar General’s substantial size in context. Just five states – Texas, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina and Pennsylvania – have over 5,800 Dollar General stores, which is more shops than Walmart has in the U.S. overall. retaildive.com

Retailers File Price-Fixing Lawsuit Against Big Pharma
Target, Lowe’s, American Airlines, more file price-fixing lawsuit against pharmaceutical cos.

The employers claim the drugmakers engaged in an unlawful conspiracy to fix the price of hundreds of generic drugs.

Target, Lowe’s and American Airlines are among a group of employers who filed a lawsuit against dozens of drugmakers they claim engaged in an unlawful conspiracy to fix the price of hundreds of different generic drugs.

The employers claim Teva Pharmaceuticals, Mylan, Pfizer, Novartis and Taro Pharmaceuticals, among others, engaged in market and customer fixing and allocations while maintaining and/or stabilizing the prices of generic drugs since at least May 2009.

The alleged price-fixing forced the employers and consumers to have to “shoulder the cost” of “staggering price increases for critical medications,” such as oxycodone, penicillin, gabapentin and adapalene, among others, according to the lawsuit. topclassactions.com

FTC Goes After Another Merger
Report: FTC may block sale of Michael Kors parent to Coach parent Tapestry

A $8.5 billion acquisition of three luxury brands may be in jeopardy.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is getting ready to sue to block the proposed merger of Tapestry Inc. and Capri Holdings, reported the New York Times Deal/Book, citing people familiar with the matter. Tapestry, whose portfolio includes Coach, Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman, entered into an agreement in August 2023 to acquire Capri Holdings, which is made up of Michael Kors, Versace and Jimmy Choo in a deal with an enterprise value of approximately $8.5 billion.

The deal would create a U.S.-based luxury powerhouse with operations in more than 75 countries. Industry experts said is would also help both companies better compete against their European rivals, particularly LVMH, whose 75 brands include Tiffany, Fendi, Louis Vuitton and Dior. chainstoreage.com

How Cloud-Based VMS Solutions Are Redefining Video Management
Explore the increasing impact of cloud-based VMS solutions on the security industry, uncovering key trends and opportunities for integrators navigating the evolving landscape of surveillance technology.

One trend that stands out as a game-changer in the fast evolving landscape of video surveillance technology: the ascent of hybrid and cloud-based video management system (VMS) solutions. With the promise of scalability, flexibility and enhanced accessibility, cloud-based VMS is not just a technological evolution but a transformation in the way stakeholders perceive and utilize video management in security applications. securitymanagement.com

Genetec Announces Support From Axis, Bosch, Hanwha And i-PRO For New Security Center SaaS Solution
Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions announced that its new enterprise-grade SaaS solution, Security Center SaaS, gives organizations the complete freedom to choose the door controllers, cameras, and devices that work best for their business.

Based on an open platform architecture, Security Center SaaS enables organizations to connect direct-to-cloud with the latest Axis, Bosch, Hanwha, and i-PRO cameras. Security Center SaaS also brings organizations’ existing access control and camera hardware to the cloud through the new range of Genetec Cloudlink™ appliances maximizing existing infrastructure investment. securityinformed.com

Walmart to Lay Off More Workers in 4th round of Cuts Within a Year

Amazon to offer other retailers Dash Cart, reaffirms 'Just Walk Out'

Senior LP & AP Jobs Market

Vice President Asset Protection job posted for Goodwill Industries Of Greater New York in Brooklyn, NY
The Vice President of Asset Protection is responsible for building, executing and continuously enhancing proactive asset protection and security strategies that protect Goodwill’s assets–it’s staff, customers, participants and donated goods. The VP collaborates to create a safe and secure environment for Goodwill staff, customers and clients. indeed.com

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Stopping Violence Against Retail Employees: Something We Can All Agree On

Organized retail crime (ORC) represents a formidable challenge in today’s retail landscape, posing significant threats beyond mere inventory loss. As a pervasive issue, ORC not only undermines the financial stability of retailers but also impacts the broader economy. The intricate networks of ORC groups result in substantial financial losses annually, affecting retailers of all sizes. However, the true cost of ORC and shoplifting extends beyond mere financial metrics. A growing debate among industry experts and law enforcement centers around the actual economic impact of these crimes. While some argue that the figures are inflated to prompt legislative action and heightened law enforcement response, others contend that these numbers accurately reflect the harsh reality of retail theft. Yet, amidst these discussions, a critical aspect often remains overshadowed –the safety of retail employees. Confrontations with shoplifters are increasingly violent, placing employees in harm’s way on a daily basis. This white paper delves into the multifaceted nature of ORC, emphasizing the imperative to prioritize employee safety. In an environment where retail theft is evolving, protecting those on the frontline becomes not just a matter of loss prevention but of moral responsibility and corporate ethics.

Read the full whitepaper here

Lawmakers Push for Cyber Safeguards
Congress Calls for Proactive Policies to Combat Security Breaches
The internet looks very small to an attacker, but massive to a defender. And a persistent reality of the 21st century’s connected economy is that many digital doors are left open for bad actors and cyber adversaries to walk through as they see fit.

Just take, for example, Monday’s (April 15) news that a ransomware group has reportedly published several files on the dark web that were stolen during February’s cyberattack on UnitedHealth Group’s Change Healthcare.

The professionalization of the criminal ecosystem has lowered the barriers to entry for types of cybercrime, including ransomware-as-a-service, which have propelled enterprise cybersecurity from something perhaps previously considered merely an IT issue to a serious threat with far-ranging operational and financial risk for organizations of all sizes.

In 2023 alone, ransomware attacks hit a record high with over $1 billion extorted from victim organizations, and in March, UnitedHealth paid $22 million in cryptocurrency to the criminals responsible for attacking Change Healthcare’s systems in order recover compromised data.

Per United Health’s first quarter 2024 financial results announced on Tuesday (April 16), the cyberattack on Change Healthcare cost United Health $872 million, with executives projecting a total loss of up to $1.6 billion.

Tuesday the House Financial Services Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions, led by Subcommittee Vice Chair Young Kim, R-Calif., held a hearing titled “Held for Ransom: How Ransomware Endangers Our Financial System.”

The congressional hearing, which was designed to provide policymakers with essential information on the anatomy of a ransomware attack, as well as help establish proactive federal policies and guidelines for cyber resilience across the public and private sectors, noted that professional and legal services, technology, manufacturing, healthcare, and financial services businesses are the most targeted by bad actors. pymnts.com

Ethical Hacking Skill are Critical
Thinking outside the code: How the hacker mindset drives innovation
Keren Elazari is an internationally recognized security analyst, author, and researcher. In this Help Net Security interview, she discusses the hacker mindset and its impact on cybersecurity. She explores the significance of ethical hacking skills in cybersecurity strategies, emphasizing the role of bug bounty programs in fortifying cyber defenses and fostering innovation within tech teams.

From your experience, what are the key characteristics that make someone excellent at identifying and preventing cyber threats?

I think the best analysts are people who can wield a unique blend of paranoia and creativity. It’s this truly intuitive ability to connect the dots across seemingly unrelated events, and look at one anomaly and understand it in the context of a larger scenario, of a potential breach. Put simply, if you’re constantly questioning and imagining the unimaginable, cybersecurity is a great career choice for you.

How vital are ethical hacking skills in modern cybersecurity strategies?

I like to refer to friendly hackers as the internet’s immune system. Hackers have the uncanny ability to think in unexpected ways, identify and find loopholes before anyone else does. One topic which I have focused on my research work since 2014, is the growing adoption of bug bounty programs. helpnetsecurity.com

ChatGPT Becoming a Shadow IT 'Villain'
ChatGPT grabs the shadow IT crown: report

Generative AI tools emerged as the latest villain in the enterprise battle to curb SaaS bloat and rationalize software portfolios, Productiv analysis found.

Organizations saw ChatGPT claim the shadow IT crown last year, according to Productiv. The enterprise software portfolio management solution provider analyzed over 100 billion app usage data points across nearly 100 million SaaS licenses dating back to 2021.

OpenAI’s large language model application surpassed other popular shadow IT tools, including perennial heavyweights LinkedIn, Canva and Adobe Acrobat, marking the first time an AI-native app has dominated ungoverned adoption, the report said.

“Companies are getting a better handle on traditional shadow IT,” Productiv Founder and CEO Jody Shapiro told CIO Dive. “They’re also developing better governance policies, but the toothpaste is out of the tube with generative AI.” cybersecuritydive.com

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Introducing Sapphire's Loss Prevention course!

The Importance of Loss Prevention

"Implementing proactive loss prevention measures among a business begins by educating employees and arming them with the right information. Since it can be difficult sometimes to determine whether theft, loss, or diversion is internal or external, this is why fortifying a company with tools before an incident begins is vital."

Gangsters, Money and Murder: Chinese Underworld Taking Office Illicit Market
How Chinese Organized Crime Is Dominating America’s Illegal Marijuana Market

A quadruple murder in Oklahoma shows how the Chinese underworld has come to dominate the booming illicit trade, fortifying its rise as a global powerhouse with alleged ties to China’s authoritarian regime.

From California to Maine, Chinese organized crime has come to dominate much of the nation’s illicit marijuana trade, an investigation by ProPublica and The Frontier has found. Along with the explosive growth of this criminal industry, the gangsters have unleashed lawlessness: violence, drug trafficking, money laundering, gambling, bribery, document fraud, bank fraud, environmental damage and theft of water and electricity.

Chinese organized crime “has taken over marijuana in Oklahoma and the United States,” said Donnie Anderson, the director of the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs, in an interview.

Among the victims are thousands of Chinese immigrants, many of them smuggled across the Mexican border to toil in often abusive conditions at farms ringed by fences, surveillance cameras and guards with guns and machetes. A grim offshoot of this indentured servitude: Traffickers force Chinese immigrant women into prostitution for the bosses of the agricultural workforce.

The mobsters operate in a loose but disciplined confederation overseen from New York by mafias rooted in southern China, according to state and federal officials. Known as “triads” because of an emblem used long ago by secret societies, these criminal groups wield power at home and throughout the diaspora and allegedly maintain an alliance with the Chinese state.

Since Colorado became the first state to legalize marijuana for personal use in 2012, a patchwork of marijuana-related legislation has developed across the country. State authorities generally require licenses and put limits on cultivation, and federal law prohibits interstate sales. But steep taxes on legal products and gaps and differences in laws across states have created the conditions for a massive black market to thrive. propublica.org

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Striking the Right Balance in Cannabis Security
More isn't always better when it comes to cannabis security technology

Complex security technologies without proper staff training and system familiarity creates confusion and decreases systems effectiveness

By Katharine Baxter - Lead Technical Writer & Industry News Editor
for Sapphire Risk Advisory Group

With the increasing prevalence of theft, diversion, fraud, and other criminal activities, it's no surprise that cannabis businesses are turning to advanced security technology to protect their property. However, in the case of cannabis security technology, the "more is better" approach can often lead to unnecessary complex, expensive and ineffective systems.

In an ever-evolving industry like cannabis, security technology plays a crucial role in protecting valuable assets, ensuring compliance, and maintaining the safety of employees and customers. However, the misconception that "more is always better" when it comes to security technology can lead to inefficiencies, unnecessary costs and even hinder operational effectiveness. Striking the right balance ensures that your security technology supports your operations effectively while safeguarding your valuable assets and maintaining compliance in this rapidly growing industry.

Quality Over Quantity

Implementing and maintaining high-tech security systems with a multitude of advanced devices can be expensive. Investing in too much security equipment may strain an operator's budget, especially if they allocate resources away from other critical areas like inventory, marketing, or customer service. Excessive spending on security might not provide proportional returns on investment, so striking a balance between security and financial sustainability is vital.

Compliance: Recommended vs Required

The cannabis industry is highly regulated, with strict compliance requirements varying by jurisdiction. For this reason, implementing excessive security technology without a clear understanding of the specific regulations often leads to unnecessary expenses as operators attempt to bring their properties up to code post-build out. In addition to the construction costs, operators face hefty change order fees any time the property, or its security technology, is substantially altered.

False Sense of Security | Why Use a Cannabis-Specific Consult? | Continue reading here

Federal OSHA Officials Discuss Marijuana Industry Worker Safety
Two officials with the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) spoke this week about the agency’s latest guidance and priorities for “protecting workers within the cannabis industry” in the growing number of state-legal markets.

One official called for better tracking and reporting of negative health outcomes after recounting what she described as “the first fatality from occupational asthma in the U.S. cannabis industry”—a Massachusetts worker for the multi-state operator Trulieve who collapsed at work and died in 2022.

The Tuesday webinar featured two OSHA representatives: Yasmine Daniels, an industrial hygienist with the agency, and Virginia Weaver, a doctor and medical officer. Daniels began by giving an overview of OSHA’s federal and state guidelines and how those apply to cannabis, while Weaver spoke to the 2022 asthma death and how to better prevent such incidents. marijuanamoment.net

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TikTok Beating Competition at Customer Retention
TikTok is better at keeping shoppers than rivals Temu and Shein, new data shows

TikTok is retaining customers on its e-commerce platform, Shop, better than some of its rivals.

TikTok seems to be doing a good job of getting customers to make multiple purchases on its new shopping platform, Shop, according to data from Earnest Analytics.

Earnest, which tracks credit-and-debit-card transactions, found that around 27% of TikTok shoppers came back to make another purchase after five months of their first buy. On this measure, TikTok Shop outperformed other e-commerce platforms, including Temu, Shein, and Etsy, as well as fellow social-commerce channels Whatnot, Flip, and Instagram Checkout. It also performed better than Walmart.

Amazon was the only e-commerce platform that beat TikTok Shop in Earnest's dataset, which looked at customer-retention data between January 2022 and February 2024. That company saw around 36% of shoppers return after five months of their first purchase.

About one in 10 US households have made a TikTok Shop purchase since September, when the platform rolled out in the US, per Earnest's analysis. businessinsider.com

DOJ's Antitrust Push Continues
Ticketmaster To Face Justice Department Antitrust Lawsuit
Ticketmaster will face an antitrust lawsuit from the Justice Department after the company was widely criticized for dominating the ticketing industry.

The Wall Street Journal reports that Live Nation, the parent company in the suit, is involved in an antitrust challenge that could eventually change how concert and live event tickets are bought and sold.

The issue came to national attention during Taylor Swift’s online presale in 2022. Thousands of fans were prevented from accessing tickets for her “Eras Tour.” Swift fans later sued Live Nation for “unlawful conduct” in the pop star’s tour ticket sale, with the plaintiffs claiming that the ticketing giant violated antitrust law, according to CNN.

Thus, questions about Live Nation and whether it has engaged in anticompetitive practices in the ticketing industry have been raised. retailwire.com

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Luxury Labels Hit by Soaring Number of Chinese Returning Goods

Tigard, OR: Four arrested in organized retail theft mission in Tigard
Four people are facing charges after Tigard Police interrupted a suspected organized retail theft at a local shopping center and were able to recover nearly $10,000 worth of stolen merchandise, according to Tigard Police. On Monday at about 2 p.m., loss prevention employees at a store on southwest Washington Square Road contacted police to say a person was stealing merchandise. Detectives responded and found that the person was part of a four-person crew associated with organized retail theft and had been stealing merchandise and committing false returns. One of the suspects ran from police and hid in the back of a van in the parking lot. Police responded and blocked in the van. The man originally did not comply with the officer’s commands to come out, and after several minutes he did exit the van but repeatedly reached for his waistband, and a K9 and foam 40mm round were used to take him safely into custody. Investigators found that the group came to the area from Seattle and detectives believe they committed similar crimes at another location in Portland at about noon before coming to Tigard. All four are facing charges of first-degree theft, attempted theft, and second-degree theft. kptv.com

Collier County, FL: Update: 3 Fort Lauderdale men arrested for armed robbery at North Naples retail store
Deputies have identified three men from Fort Lauderdale accused of stealing from a North Naples store and pepper spraying employees and leading deputies on a chase. The Collier County Sheriff’s Office said the Broward County men robbed a department store at Waterside Shops on Tuesday and then fled from deputies during rush hour on Tuesday. Deputies responded to a report of a group of men stealing purses from the Saks Fifth Avenue at 5395 U.S. 41 North. Michael Lawrence Knight, 27; Harmon Brown, 32; and Keion Jamaal Payne, 31, fled the store and pepper-sprayed employees who tried to stop them from leaving. They got into a white BMW SUV and headed east onto Pine Ridge Road, and deputies found them at Golden Gate Parkway and Livingston Road, heading toward Interstate 75. winknews.com

Los Angeles, CA: Thieves armed with stun gun hit 2 retail shops in Southern California
Police are investigating two separate retail robberies involving three suspects, one of whom was armed with a stun gun, authorities announced Wednesday. The first robbery occurred on April 5 just before 2:30 p.m. at a retail shop in the 4000 block of South Main Street near the Historic South-Central neighborhood of Los Angeles, according to a news release from the Los Angeles Police Department. One man and two women entered the store and began selecting merchandise. The trio was confronted by an employee as they attempted to leave the store without paying. That’s when police say the male suspect, identified as 35-year-old L.A. resident Antwaun Pollard, threatened store employees with the stun gun before fleeing with the merchandise. “Officers were able to locate and arrest the male suspect with the assistance of Loss Prevention, however, the two female suspects eluded capture and the taser was not recovered,” police said.
Five days later, on April 10, at around 2:10 p.m., two female suspects walked into another retail shop just one and a half miles away in the 3200 block of South Central Avenue and committed a nearly identical theft. When they were confronted by employees as they attempted to leave the store without paying for the merchandise, police say one of the women was armed with a stun gun as they fled the scene. ktla.com

Tyrone, PA: Teen arrested at school after Vape store burglary in Tyrone
More than $1,000 in vapes was stolen from a convenience store in Tyrone and police said a 16-year-old suspect was arrested when he showed up at school. Tyrone police said they were called around 5:21 a.m. on April 16 to Tyrone Convenience Store at the corner of Adams Avenue and W. 20th Street for a possible burglary. They said a witness reported seeing a younger male and a smashed window. Officers said they also received a call from the alarm company reporting someone possibly got into the store. The witness gave police a detailed description of the suspect and he was identified as a 16-year-old whom police said they were familiar with due to previous dealings. An employee of the store arrived and told officers that $1,120 worth of vapes were stolen and it was all caught on camera, police said. The video then confirmed the teen’s identity. The teen was detained when he got to school by Tyrone school police. He was then taken into custody by Tyrone police. Police said the 40 stolen vapes were recovered. wtaj.com

Vero Beach, FL: Two men from Miami arrested after fail attempt to steal thousands in merchandise from Burlington
Two men are behind bars in Indian River County after trying to steal thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from the Burlington in Vero Beach. Investigators with the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office say two men, 34-year-old Adrian Hernandez and 48-year-old Nelson Alonso, were caught trying to steal merchandise from the Burlington on State Road 60. Deputies say Alonso surrendered, but Hernandez tried to run away. Deputies eventually used a Taser to get Hernandez to stop. Investigators say both of the men came up from Miami for the sole purpose of stealing items from Burlington and the sheriff says the duo could have chosen this location because of State Road 60's proximity to I-95, where the sheriff says the men could have been headed. Both men are in jail with no bond for these theft charges. wpbf.com

Guelph, Ontario, Canada: Shoplifting suspects try to use Alarm Jammer in theft at Guelph store
Two people tried to throw a wrench into security measures during a theft at a north-end Guelph business, police say. Guelph police were called to a business on Woodlawn Road West Tuesday afternoon. Investigators say a loss prevention officer noticed a man and a woman taking items such as medication, fragrances and toiletries and putting them into backpacks. They say the pair were about to leave the store without paying for the merchandise when the male suspect dropped something on the way out. It was later determined to be a jammer device that prevents anti-theft alarms from being set off. Officers located the pair and they were arrested. Over $3,200 in stolen merchandise was recovered. Investigators allege the pair were also involved in a similar theft at the same store in March where more than $4,400 worth of items were stolen. A man and a woman, both 25 years of age and from Maple, are facing charges and will have future court dates. globalnews.ca

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Shootings & Deaths

Los Angeles, CA: California AG won't charge LAPD officer in shooting that killed teen in store dressing room
California prosecutors will not pursue criminal charges against a Los Angeles Police Department officer in the deadly shooting of a teen girl who was struck by gunfire inside a changing room at a Burlington store in North Hollywood. Valentina Orellana-Peralta, 14, was killed Dec. 23, 2021, when she was shopping with her mother at the Victory Boulevard store. Valentina was trying on holiday dresses in a changing room when a bullet fired at an assault suspect by the officer ricocheted off the floor, went through a dressing room wall and struck the teen. On Wednesday, California Attorney General Rob Bonta, whose office has been investigating the case as required by state law, released a final report and said his office will not seek criminal charges against the officer. nbclosangeles.com

Mobile, AL: Additional charges filed against suspect involved in shooting of local store owner
Charges are piling up for the man accused of shooting and robbing a store owner in broad daylight. Rashad Norwood was arrested and originally charged with attempted murder and first-degree robbery. “He is facing very serious charges and we will prosecute him to the fullest extent that we are able,” said Mobile DA Keith Blackwood. Investigators say Norwood allegedly shot the owner of T and J Food Mart in Eight Mile and then took off with the cash register. Norwood was arrested and charged with attempted murder and first-degree robbery. Court records show new charges have been filed against him. Those charges are 3 charges of reckless endangerment, discharging a gun into an unoccupied building or vehicle, use and possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of marijuana in the second degree. “Throughout the course of the investigation by the MCSO, it was determined that shots were fired at one vehicle with three people inside the vehicle,” explained Blackwood. “The bullet did not enter the vehicle so that’s the source of the three reckless endangerment charges and then there was one built that did enter an unoccupied vehicle.” FOX10 News spoke to the victim. He’s now out of the hospital and back at work. He says this isn’t the first time his store has been robbed. fox10tv.com

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New Haven, CT: Man allegedly stole over 30 guns from Newington gun store
Following a multi-agency investigation into the 2023 theft of more than 30 guns from a Newington gun store, a man was federally charged Tuesday with firearm and drug offenses. The indictment was announced on Wednesday by the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ Boston Field Division. The indictment alleges that Kwitzpatrick Duffany, 36, formerly of Willimantic, stole over 30 firearms from “Hoffman’s Guns for the Good Guys” gun store on the Berlin Turnpike on May 27, 2023. The store is a federal firearms licensee. On that date, Duffany allegedly possessed with intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine and used a gun in relation to that offense, prosecutors said, adding that Duffany’s alleged criminal history includes two state convictions for third-degree burglary. Prosecutors noted in Wednesday’s release that it is a violation of federal law for an individual previously convicted of a felony offense to possess a firearm or ammunition that has moved in interstate or foreign commerce. Duffany is charged with theft of firearms from a licensee, which carries a maximum prison term of 10 years. He is also charged with unlawful possession of firearms by a felon, which carries a maximum term of imprisonment of 15 years. Additionally, Duffany is charged with possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine, which carries a maximum prison sentence of 20 years, and use of a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime, which carries a mandatory consecutive sentence of at least five years. fox61.com

Budapest, Hungry: Foreigners robbed Louis Vuitton store in Budapest, Police caught them quickly
Louis Vuitton store, situated at 24 Andrássy Avenue in Budapest (6th district), fell victim to a break-in during the early hours of Monday, approximately at 2:30 a.m. The perpetrators smashed one of the shop windows in its entirety and took a great deal of valuables. Police refrained from disclosing the extent of the incurred damages. Remarkably, Budapest police officers needed no more than half a day to identify the perpetrators. Both of them were foreign nationals and were swiftly apprehended. Subsequent police raid uncovered a cache of lavish handbags, sunglasses and belts with a combined worth in the tens of millions of forints, as per police.hu reports. Both Montenegrin suspects, aged 56, were promptly detained within Budapest’s 7th district on Monday evening. Authorities recovered the majority of the stolen valuables from their apartment. dailynewshungary.com

St Louis County, MO: Man pleads guilty to a string of 10 robberies in St. Louis City, County

Portage County, OH: Akron man gets 5 to 7 years in prison for Kent vape store robbery; 3rd man pleads guilty

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