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The U.S. Crime Surge
The Retail Impact


Stores & Shopping Centers Top Target for Mass Shooters
Retailers grapple with 'harsh reality' & invest in 'active assailant insurance'
 
Do retailers need active assailant insurance?

Stores and shopping centers are increasingly vulnerable to the death and destruction caused by mass shooters in the U.S.

Retailers and malls are reckoning with the harsh reality that they have become what the Federal Bureau of Investigaton and U.S. Department of Homeland Security call “soft targets” for mass shootings, which bring death and devastation to the communities where they operate and hurt their businesses in various ways.

Some retailers and malls are acknowledging their vulnerability in investor materials. In at least its last five annual reports, for example, Walmart has warned that “active shooter situations (such as those that have occurred in our U.S. stores)” is one type of catastrophic event that “could materially adversely affect our financial performance.” In the last two years, Simon Property Group has similarly included “mass shootings” among concerns that could keep consumers away from in-store shopping.

The rise in such incidents has led insurance companies, starting less than a decade ago, to develop policies that support retailers and malls on a variety of levels.

While retail locations have been the scene of a mass shooting in every decade since the 1970s, more than half of the attacks in shopping areas have occurred in the last 15 years, according to the Violence Project. The FBI, in its most recent report on active shooters, an analysis of 2022, found that nearly half the year’s 50 incidents happened in open spaces, following by places of commerce (28%), education (8%), houses of worship and government (4%) and health care (2%).

Industry groups like the National Retail Federation and ICSC offer training and advice on how to prepare for and respond to these events.

Insurance covering active assailant events grew out of this growing threat, according to Lucy Straker, focus group leader for U.S. political violence and deadly weapons protection at insurance company Beazley. After 9/11, insurance companies including Beazley began offering coverage for terrorist events that brought about loss of life, property damage and business interruption on a massive scale. More recently, several insurers have begun to offer coverage for mass shootings.  retaildive.com


'Historic Drop' in Violent & Property Crimes During Q1 2024: FBI Crime Data
Violent crime went down by 15.2% & property crimes decreased by 15.1%

New FBI stats show 'historic' declines in violent crime rate, with murder showing sharpest drop

Philadelphia's police chief is "excited" about what he's seeing in the numbers, but he "is also very cautious that we don’t overstate & overestimate the direction we’re going."

The latest FBI statistics point to a "historic" drop in crime in the first quarter of this year, Attorney General Merrick Garland says.

And this, after a year in which the murder rate fell at one the fastest rates ever recorded, a top criminologist added.

The rate of violent and property crimes dropped precipitously in the first three months of 2024 compared to the same period last year, according to quarterly statistics released Monday by the FBI known as the Uniform Crime Report.

The murder rate fell by 26.4%, reported rapes decreased by 25.7%, robberies fell by 17.8%, aggravated assault fell by 12.5%, and the overall violent crime rate went down by 15.2%, the statistics show.

Reported property crimes also decreased by 15.1%, according to the UCR report, which the FBI compiles using crime statistics supplied to the agency by law enforcement agencies across the U.S.

“This data makes clear that last year’s historic decline in violent crime is continuing,” Garland said in a statement. “This continued historic decline in homicides does not represent abstract statistics. It represents people whose lives were saved — people who are still here to see their children grow up, to work toward fulfilling their dreams, and to contribute to their communities.”

Brian Higgins, an adjunct professor at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City, said there could be a correlation between the crime decline and the efforts in recent years to beef up police forces that lost officers in the aftermath of the George Floyd murder and amid calls to “Defund the Police.”  nbcnews.com


It's Official: Prop 47 Rollback Measure Makes the November Ballot
Big retailers put big money behind the ballot measure

California voters may decide whether to roll back Prop 47 crime measure

San Francisco Mayor London Breed and San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan endorsed the ballot measure to roll back Prop 47 earlier this year.

Californians may have the chance to roll back parts of a law they approved in 2014 that downgraded drug possession and thefts worth less than $950 to misdemeanors, after a measure to reimpose felony punishments for those offenses qualified Tuesday for the November ballot.

The 2014 law, Proposition 47, aimed to reduce jail populations, but critics say it has emboldened thieves. The ballot measure to change it would eliminate the $950 threshold for a third theft, meaning someone caught stealing three times could be charged with a felony, regardless of the value of the merchandise stolen. It would do the same for a third drug possession charge. It would also increase jail time for repeat thefts and organized retail theft and includes provisions to compel people with multiple drug possession convictions into treatment.

The campaign in support of the measure has reported more than $8.5 million in contributions so far. Its top donors are Walmart, Target and Home Depot.

Though most Democrats have backed Prop 47, there has been support for overhauling the proposition among the party’s moderates for years. San Francisco Mayor London Breed and San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan endorsed the ballot measure earlier this year, signaling growing distaste for Prop 47 among Democrats.

They join California Republicans, who have long been the harshest critics of the law and have repeatedly tried to overturn it.

“Our goal is not to keep people locked up,” Breed told the Chronicle earlier this year. “But when there are no real consequences for crimes that are committed in this city, that’s a real problem.” sfchronicle.com

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'Shutting Down Organized Theft Rings'
California lawmakers fast-track bill requiring online sellers to verify their identity
A California bill that would require marketplaces like eBay and Nextdoor to start collecting bank accounts and tax identification numbers from high-volume sellers who advertise online but collect payments offline was fast-tracked by Democratic lawmakers with committees voting on it Tuesday.

The idea is that thieves will be less likely to resell stolen merchandise if authorities can track them down.

The measure is part of a legislative package of 14 bills to combat retail theft in the state. The California Retailers Association has said the issue has reached crisis levels, though it’s challenging to quantify because many stores don’t share their data.

Proponents, including district attorneys and some big box retailers, said the data collection proposal would shut down organized theft rings seeking to resell stolen goods and would close a loophole in existing laws that don’t require platforms to track offline transactions.

The rules under the bill would apply to sellers who make at least $5,000 profit and engage in at least 200 transactions in a year.

Opponents say the measure also runs contrary to a federal law that went into effect last July, which requires online marketplaces like Amazon to verify high-volume sellers on their platforms as part of an effort to tamp down the number of goods being stolen from brick-and-mortar stores and resold online.

Requiring platforms to monitor all transactions, including those happening offline, is an impossible task, Szabo said.

The proposal is part of a legislative package that would increase penalties for organized crime rings, expand drug court programs and close a legal loophole to make it easier to prosecute auto thefts, among other things. fox40.com


Another State Enacting Retail Theft Law
Will harsher retail theft penalties in new law have an impact on Vt. scofflaws?
After getting approval from Governor Phil Scott last week, a bill that stiffens penalties for repeated retail theft will become law next month.

“That’s what’s really critical -- is to have the accountability,” said Rep. Martin LaLonde, D-South Burlington, the original author of the retail theft bill, which is aimed at creating harsher penalties targeted at repeat offenders.

In the final version of the bill, the penalties increase for misdemeanor offenses. Those charged with retail theft a second time face a $1,000 fine or up to two years in jail if it’s committed within two years of the first offense.

Chittenden County State’s Attorney Sarah George has faced criticism for her handling of low-level crimes like retail theft, but she says her office has 565 retail theft cases pending right now. She questions the effectiveness of stiffer penalties. “Whether someone is going to be charged with a misdemeanor or a felony is not a deterrent, it never has been. It’s been proven time and time and time again not to be a deterrent so I’m not sure it’s going to have the deterrent effect it was meant to,” she said.

George says many of the cases they see have underlying issues such as homelessness and addiction. She says investments outside the criminal justice system would have the most impact on crimes like retail theft. “If we really addressed the housing crisis and some of the substance services that are lacking, that in itself will make a huge difference in our caseload and our backlog,” she said.

The new laws will now go into effect on July 1st. wcax.com


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Most Trusted Brands 2024
Retail Brands & Products Recognized in Annual Ranking


Morning Consult's definitive ranking of the brands that lead the way on consumer trust

This year, we’re expanding our rankings to include more brands than ever before — 118 brands are included across our 14 rankings — from long-standing brands like UPS and Colgate to newer entrants such as ChatGPT and Spotify.

Highlights from this report

Items you’ll find on the grocery store shelf, including food, household, and personal products, make up 13 of the 25 Most Trusted Brands ranking. These are the tried-and-true staples of American households, from Cheerios to Clorox.

The next biggest group of brands on the ranking are stores that stock many of those same brands — retail giants like Amazon and CVS. Additionally, the three largest American shipping brands, UPS, USPS, and FedEx all make the ranking. pro.morningconsult.com


How One Retailer Fixed Soaring Turnover
Ikea was losing 60,000 employees a year. Here's how the retailer worked to fix its staff turnover problem.

Ikea was facing soaring employee turnover rates coming out of the pandemic.

Ikea tackled sky-high employee turnover rates by increasing wages, offering more flexibility, and simplifying staff workflow — seemingly simple changes that have made a world of difference for the Swedish furniture retailer, according to a recent Bloomberg report.

Every time an Ikea employee left the furniture magnate, the company lost $5,000 or more, according to the outlet. Amid a worsening wave of workers quitting in recent years, Ikea executives set about trying to keep workers happy and employed.

Retail has always had higher quit rates than many other industries due to difficult working conditions, unpredictable scheduling, and low pay. However, the COVID-19 pandemic and increasing inflation have only exacerbated the problem in recent years.

By 2022, Ikea was losing about 62,000 workers each year for various reasons — nearly one-third of its workforce, Bloomberg reported. The mounting conflict between the company and a coalition of unions had also left morale low across many of Ikea's 473 stores worldwide, according to the outlet. businessinsider.com


Was the Family Dollar Acquisition a Flop for Dollar Tree?
Should Dollar Tree Break Up With Family Dollar?
Dollar Tree is exploring strategic alternatives, including a possible sale or spinoff, of Family Dollar, its chronically underperforming banner bought in 2015 for about $9 billion.

The Family Dollar acquisition was expected to help Dollar Tree reduce costs to better compete against Dollar General, which also bid on the chain, as well as other discounters such as Walmart. The synergies behind the acquisition, however, were less than envisioned.

Dollar Tree’s stores cater to middle-income suburbanites with a focus on party favors and seasonal decorations. Family Dollar offers a wider range of items, from groceries to cleaning supplies, while catering to lower-income consumers in urban and rural areas. Most of Dollar Tree’s products are priced at $1.25, while Family Dollar offers a wide price range.

The focus on urban markets as well as a broader merchandise mix meant Family Dollar had to battle against a more price-competitive set than the better-performing Dollar Tree banner. The chain was also in poor condition at the time of the acquisition.  retailwire.com


'Above Average' Hurricane Season Coming
Map Shows States Most Likely to Get Hit With Major Hurricane
Forecasters at Colorado State University (CSU) have doubled down on their previous predictions regarding the 2024 hurricane season.

The Tropical Weather and Climate Research Team at CSU released their extended range forecast and landfall strike probability report on Tuesday, which is based off data through June 11. The report did not change the center's predictions for above-average hurricane activity this season, with forecasters still predicting 23 named storms, 11 hurricanes and five major hurricanes—category 3 or higher—for this year.

The report also made predictions about where major hurricanes could make landfall in the United States. According to CSU, the U.S. East Coast has a 34 percent chance of being hit by a category 3 or higher storm this year. The average probability of a major hurricane hitting the eastern coastline between 1880 and 2020 was 21 percent. In the Gulf Coast, states have a 42 percent of facing a major hurricane, a much higher probability than the 27 percent average between 1880 and 2020.  newsweek.com


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Retail Ransomware Attacks Fall, But the Recovery Cost is Still Rising
The State of Ransomware in Retail 2024

IT and cybersecurity leaders reveal ransomware realities for retail businesses today.

Attack rates have dropped, but recovery is more expensive

45% of retail organizations reported they were hit by ransomware last year. This is a notable and welcome drop from the 69% and 77% ransomware rates reported in 2023 and 2022, respectively.

The mean cost for retail organizations to recover from a ransomware attack was $2.73M in 2024, an increase from the $1.85M reported in 2023.

Devices impacted in a ransomware attack

On average, 40% of computers in retail are impacted by a ransomware attack. Having your full environment encrypted is extremely rare, with only 2% of organizations reporting that 91% or more of their devices were impacted.

Retail’s propensity to pay the ransom has increased

66% of retail organizations restored encrypted data using backups, while 60% paid the ransom to get data back. The use of backups in retail organizations has fallen slightly for the second consecutive year, but what is more concerning is the sector’s propensity to pay the ransom, which has increased considerably over the last year.

A notable change over the last year is the increase in the propensity for victims to use multiple approaches to recover encrypted data (e.g., paying the ransom and using backups). In this year’s study, over one-third of retail organizations (39%) that had data encrypted reported using more than one method, more than double the rate reported in 2023 (16%).

Retail victims rarely pay the initial ransom sum demanded

78 retail respondents whose organizations paid the ransom shared the actual sum paid, revealing that the average (median) payment has decreased by 68% over the last year, from $3M to $950K.

Download the full report for more insights into ransom payments and many other areas.  news.sophos.com


'Deepfakes-as-a-Service'
Fighting deepfakes via payments

“Since many of these deepfake software services accept credit cards, payments providers are on the front lines of detecting these companies,” writes one corporate compliance officer.

The payments industry plays a critical role in the deepfake fight. The digital commerce landscape is inundated with online services that facilitate deepfake creation via artificial intelligence.

Since many of these deepfake software services accept credit cards, payments providers are on the front lines of detecting these companies and stopping malicious actors from profiting.

Deepfakes were once the domain of technical experts, requiring significant computing power and expertise. However, this landscape is rapidly changing.

“Deepfakes-as-a-service” websites now allow almost anyone with an internet connection, credit card, and malicious intent to create highly convincing deepfakes. These platforms offer easy-to-use interfaces, pre-trained AI models, and even access to databases of source material.

The existence of affordable and accessible deepfake creation services makes this serious problem easy to scale — and difficult to police in the absence of comprehensive laws. paymentsdive.com


Global Cybercrime Fight Continues
LockBit & Conti Ransomware Hacker Busted in Ukraine

Accused cybercriminal has special skills that helped Conti and LockBit ransomware evade detection, according to law enforcement.

Police have arrested a 28-year-old Ukrainian man for his work as a freelance developer for the Russian ransomware groups Conti and LockBit.

The accused is an expert in developing cryptors, software that hides malware from antivirus detection, and according to a Ukrainian police report (translated with Google Translate), he frequently worked for Conti and LockBit in exchange for cryptocurrency. Law enforcement was able to identify his cryptors in successful ransomware attacks in Belgium and the Netherlands.

The crimes could land the accused in prison for up to 15 years, according to the announcement.

The splashy arrest is part of Operation Endgame, an ongoing international law enforcement campaign against cybercrime. Dutch officials said the suspect was taken into custody on April 18 with assistance from the multinational cooperation. darkreading.com


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Cannabis Retail Shoplifting
How to Prevent Shoplifting in Cannabis Retail
While all businesses face the risks of theft or diversion of product, retailers face the added risks associated with shoplifting. Additionally,
cannabis retailers could be targeted for their valuable cannabis products and cash on-site if not properly secured. Despite this, there are many ways that cannabis business owners can prevent shoplifting in cannabis retail by utilizing effective security policies and procedures, as well as adhering to state and local regulations.

Shoplifting Risks in Cannabis Retail v. Standard Retail

Although security systems and procedures will likely vary, there are typically stricter state or local regulations to which cannabis businesses must adhere than retailers in other industries.
Cannabis retailers utilize advanced video surveillance, alarms, and access control systems, as well as security personnel, to ensure that cannabis products and currency are not subject to shoplifting tactics. These advanced security measures make it much more difficult to shoplift at a cannabis retailer than a standard retail store.

Though some had feared that the spread of cannabis legalization across the United States would increase crime rates, recent research suggests that this is not the case.
Current data indicates that cannabis legalization does not appear to significantly impact crime rates. Additionally, the Denver Police Department found that cannabis stores were 3% less likely to be robbed or burglarized than liquor stores and 17% less likely than banks. The Denver Police Department concluded that the statistics of cannabis robberies were most similar to rates associated with pharmacies than any other business type.

Secure Displays and Product Security

AdvertisementIn addition to advanced security systems and devices, cannabis businesses also utilize vaults, safes, and secure storage areas to store cannabis products, currency, and other high-value items. When cannabis product is outside of secure storage areas, like when it is out for display on the sales floor, it should always be inside of a locked and secure display cases or tethered sample pods. At the close of business hours, cannabis products should be returned to secure storage areas for overnight storage.

Instead of using authentic cannabis products for retail displays,
some cannabis business owners opt to use sample "dummy" products. These dummy products appear to be real product to give the customer an idea of what they would be purchasing, but the packaging contains rice, cotton, or some other filler instead of cannabis.

Additional Tips for Preventing Shoplifting: sapphirerisk.com


Violent Robbers Target Cannabis Shops
Armed robbers targeted 12 Calgary cannabis stores in past month: police
Calgary police are continuing the search for suspects involved in a series of violent armed robberies at multiple cannabis stores over the past month. In a news release Thursday, police said there have been 12 cannabis store robberies in Calgary since Nov. 14.

During one incident, “suspects kicked the store clerk unconscious and brandished a knife,” police said. Some of the other incidents involved a handgun and a hammer. On Thursday, police released CCTV images of the suspects in hopes of identifying them. The suspects are described as males wearing dark clothing, hoodies with the hoods up, masks and gloves.

Police believe the stores are targeted for cash and cannabis that can be re-sold illegally. calgary.ctvnews.ca


Dewitt, NY: $17K+ stolen from DeWitt cannabis store, police need help finding suspects
The DeWitt Police Department is looking for the remaining two out of four alleged suspects involved in a burglary of a DeWitt cannabis store burglary. Just after 4 a.m. on May 30, DeWitt Police were sent to Loudpack Exotics, on Kinne Road, for a burglary alarm. At the scene, police found front door damage and broken display cases. Inside, cash registers were stolen, as well as store merchandise. The owner of the cannabis store reported that there was $14,000 in property damage and $3,200 in stolen store merchandise.  binghamtonhomepage.com



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Will AI Replace Amazon Workers?
Amazon customer service workers scared AI will replace them & they’re not alone

Amazon's customer service agents are growing wary that they're training the company's software to replace them.

The company says it laid off more than 100 workers in various customer service departments—although insiders told Fortune upwards of 600 roles may have been cut. And the employees who managed to keep their jobs are worried they’re being used to train their AI replacements.

Company executives recently required that all customer service employees use an internal software tool called AC3 to resolve customer complaints, which gives them a direct Q&A dialogue to follow. These agents also noticed that when AC3 straightens out a refund problem, the final message addresses a customer rather than an employee. That has led Amazon workers to believe that the tech is meant for customers to use independently, settling issues themselves without human assistance.

One customer service manager told Fortune that when they confronted their boss about the issue, they confirmed that the cloud software is being trained to replace the frontline agents. An Amazon representative did not provide comment to Fortune on this workforce concern.

“I spoke to a dozen Amazon customer service employees for this article and many believe it’s a matter of when, not if, they lose their job to AI. And I found it quite telling that Amazon PR chose not to comment about these fears.”

Amazon’s customer service workers aren’t the only ones worried that they will eventually be replaced by AI. “Fear of becoming obsolete” is a growing labor force anxiety, and with good reason. Around 4,600 American workers have already lost their jobs to AI between May of 2023 and this January of 2024, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. Executives are well-aware of these labor shifts, too—nearly half of company leaders say ChatGPT has replaced employees at their businesses, according to a survey from ResumeBuilder.com. fortune.com


How big retailers are battling the last-mile delivery squeeze

Walmart, Target and Kroger executives pointed to price and technology improvements that they are using to offset cost pressures.

Squeezed between rising logistics costs and consumers who have come to expect products at the click of a button, retailers are relying on price increases, customer experience differentiators and tech improvements to keep profits up, retailers said at an industry conference this week.

Passing some costs to consumers through subscription programs, along with the incorporation of artificial intelligence and predictive technologies can help companies maximize revenue from delivery channels, executives said. Similar to Amazon Prime, subscription programs allow customers to get free shipping in exchange for regular membership fees.

Consumers want to “have more of those in-store life experiences in their online shopping experience…more of that instant gratification,” said Mark Brundage, senior director of client success at Walmart GoLocal, speaking at the Home Delivery World conference in Philadelphia. “Consumers are actually willing to pay for those types of services.” retaildive.com

 
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San Francisco, CA: Six people charged with Organized Retail Crime at CVS
On June 6, the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office disclosed that Sedric Lane, 25, Darrell Jones, 23, Aliajah Kingwright, 20, Mya Thompson, 19, Jzelun Brown, 20, and Ezaria Hammond, 19, were charged in connection to an organized retail theft on the city’s West Side. They are alleged to have stolen over $3,000.00 in merchandise. They were each arraigned on May 31, and each pleaded not guilty to all charges. They are each charged with one count of felony commercial burglary (PC 459 2nd), one count of felony grand theft (PC 487(a)), one count of felony vandalism (PC 594(b)(1)), and one count of misdemeanor organized retail theft (PC 490.4(a)(1)). The criminal complaint also alleges that both Lane and Jones committed crimes while released from custody on another pending felony matter. According to an off-duty San Francisco Police Department sergeant, he was driving near the 700 block of Portola Drive when he witnessed a large group of people walking toward the CVS store carrying empty bags. The sergeant watched the group leave the store with one suspect pushing a shopping cart full of merchandise. The sergeant relayed the information to police dispatch and officers responded to the area. Officers detained six adult suspects and recovered stolen merchandise including makeup, diapers, bath and body products, batteries, vitamins, and various other items.  thesfnews.com


Tacoma, WA: WA man stole $44K in products from Safeway stores in four counties, state AG alleges
A 56-year-old Bremerton man accused of stealing more than $44,000 in merchandise from Safeway stores in nearly two dozen thefts has been charged by the Washington State Attorney General’s Office with organized retail theft. Between late July 2023 and January this year, Rogelle Muhammed Harris allegedly stole health and beauty products from 13 different stores in Pierce, Thurston, Kitsap and King counties to resell them. The Attorney General’s Office charged Harris on June 7 in Thurston County Superior Court with first-degree organized retail theft, a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison. The prosecution is the third to come out of the office’s task force focused on organized retail crimes, which often span multiple cities and counties. Harris is set to be arraigned June 25. He does not appear to be in custody in Thurston or Pierce counties, according to jail records. An attorney for the defendant was not listed in Thurston County court records.  thenewstribune.com



Richmond, B.C., Canada: RCMP shoplifting crackdown recovers $17.5K of stolen food, clothes
More than $17,494 of alleged stolen merchandise was recovered and 35 suspects were arrested after four retail theft busts in April and May. Of the 35 arrested during Richmond RCMP's "boost & bust" operations, 27 did not live in Richmond and 18 of them used the Canada Line to enter Richmond, according to Richmond RCMP. One individual was caught twice within 30 minutes. Police are recommending charges against 23 of the suspects and four youths agreed to participate in the Youth Intervention Program. The recovered merchandise was predominantly food and clothing, police added. According to Richmond RCMP's community safety report from May, 180 shoplifting incidents were reported in April, which was more than double the incidents reported in April 2023. Frontline officers were included in these latest operations, which helped yield "significant results," said Staff Sgt. Paula Maan, acting officer-in-charge of Richmond RCMP Frontline Operations.  richmond-news.com


Ventura County, CA: 19 arrested in Retail Theft Operation at popular outlet mall
Nineteen people were arrested by Ventura County law enforcement as part of an operation to crack down on retail thefts at Camarillo Premium Outlets. The “Blitz” operation involved a large force of officers assigned to the Ventura County Organized Retail Theft Task Force, who inundated the popular outlet mall looking for shoplifters and retail thieves. The law enforcement campaign took place over three days beginning on May 31, and resulted in the arrests of 17 adults, two juveniles and the recovery of about $5,000 in stolen merchandise. Additionally, officers recovered a loaded firearm, a “false government ID,” burglary tools, methamphetamine, fentanyl and prescription pills. The outlet mall’s security team assisted in the operation, as well as detectives assigned to different sheriff’s stations across Ventura County.  ktla.com


Alameda, CA: Retail Theft Suspect Tracked To San Leandro
One person was arrested and $1600 in stolen merchandise was recovered following an investigation into retail theft by the Alameda Police Department, which credited the San Leandro Police Department and the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office Air Support Team for the success of the operation. The items were stolen from the Old Navy store at South Shore Shopping Center. The store’s loss prevention team got the ball rolling by providing APD with valuable intelligence about the theft. Investigators determined that the suspect and the stolen items were in San Leandro. SLPD Officers were able to take the suspect into custody.  patch.com
 



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Shootings & Deaths


Oakland County, MI: Michigan man killed, girlfriend seriously injured in shooting at Pontiac convenience store
A Michigan man was killed, and his girlfriend was injured after they allegedly assaulted the woman's ex-boyfriend at a convenience store, and he fired a shot at them, officials said. Darien Louis Bragg, 23, of Pontiac, was killed after he was shot in the chest, and his girlfriend, also a 23-year-old from Pontiac, was hospitalized with serious injuries after being shot in the abdomen, according to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office. A witness told authorities that the man, identified as a 21-year-old from Pontiac, was at the counter of a convenience store in the 600 block of Cesar Chavez in Pontiac attempting to purchase some items, when he was assaulted by two individuals, identified as Bragg and his girlfriend, from behind. The 21-year-old was allegedly the woman's ex-boyfriend. The sheriff's office says the two assaulted him from behind, causing them to fall onto the ground, with Bragg and the girlfriend on top of the 21-year-old. They were hitting him when the 21-year-old pulled out a gun and fired one shot. Bragg was struck in the chest, and the shot traveled through his body and then struck his girlfriend in her abdomen. After the incident, the 21-year-old tried to pay for his items and waited for deputies to arrive at the store.  cbsnews.com


Las Vegas, NV: Man dead after Henderson shopping center shooting
A man is dead after a shooting at a Henderson shopping center, police said. The shooting occurred on Wednesday around 1:30 p.m. in the 500 block of Marks Street in Henderson. When first responders arrived, they found a man who had been shot and was bleeding. Officers attempted to help him, but he died at the scene. Witnesses told 8 News Now the shooting occurred in the Walmart store parking lot. Police said as of 2:30 p.m., no other injuries were reported in the shooting.  8newsnow.com


Lucedale, MS: 2 people shot outside Lucedale Walmart
Lucedale Police Chief Kellum Fairley confirmed two people were shot outside the Walmart Supercenter in Lucedale. Chief Fairley said the shooting happened around 9:47 p.m. Tuesday at the store on Old 63 South. Fairley said a man fired 3 to 4 rounds at another man near the grocery entrance of the Walmart. Lucedale Police say two Black males, one wearing a hoodie and the other wearing a tank top, walked from the parking lot to the grocery entrance and began entering the store. Then, they turned in the entrance and started backing out of the store as another man approached the entrance. Police say the suspect wearing the hoodie pulled a handgun from under the hoodie and fired shots, which appeared to have struck the approaching man in his upper left shoulder. One of those bullets ricocheted and struck a customer in the foot as she was leaving the store. The two men then ran to their vehicle and drove away. The man who was shot ran into the store and later left, receiving care for his wound at the George Regional Health System.  wlox.com


Newport News, VA: Store clerk wounded in accidental shooting outside Newport News 7-Eleven, police say
A store clerk was wounded in an accidental shooting during an altercation outside a 7-Eleven in midtown Newport News Wednesday evening, according to police. Calls came in at about 7:10 p.m. for a report of a shooting at the busy 7-Eleven and Mobil gas station at the corner of Nettles Drive and City Center Boulevard. The man was lying on the curb near the ice machine to the left of the store’s front door. He was taken away by ambulance with injuries that were deemed non-life threatening, according to a news release from Newport News police. Police said the clerk and at least one customer were involved in an altercation outside the business that turned physical. The employee accidentally discharged a firearm that he had on him, resulting in his injuries, according to police.  pilotonline.com


Charlotte, NC: Victim shot after argument at west Charlotte shopping plaza
A suspect accused of shooting a man following a dispute at a west Charlotte shopping plaza is being sought, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police said Wednesday. Officers responded to calls regarding the incident around 9:33 p.m. Wednesday at a convenience store inside a shopping center by 3100 Wilkinson Blvd. in west Charlotte. A 28-year-old man was found suffering from gunshot wounds and was transported to an area medical center with serious injuries. An initial investigation stated that an unknown suspect assaulted the victim while he was in his vehicle and attempted to kill him following an argument that took place earlier in the day.  qcnews.com


Chicago Will Pay $50 Million To 4 Men Wrongfully Convicted Of 1995 Murders, Robbery

 



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Abilene, TX: Man arrested after robbery at Long John Silvers leads to SWAT standoff
An Abilene man has been arrested after robbing a Long John Silvers restaurant. Court documents state Samuel Fernandez went into the Long John Silvers on Westwood Dr. Sunday and stole almost $200 from the register.. Fernandez was recognized when he entered the restaurant because he was a previous employee. Other employees did not want him there because he was accused of stealing money and using narcotics on the job. When an employee went to confront Fernandez, they noticed he had a knife on him and did not approach him out of fear. Fernandez left the restaurant with around $195. Police on scene said Fernandez had a warrant out for aggravated robbery and they had information he was inside the house. Fernandez refused to come out of the house and police eventually shot tear gas inside. The standoff lasted for roughly four hours. Police said they found Fernandez in a crawl space.  ktxs.com


Philadelphia, PA: Thieves rob Philadelphia CVS, make off with more than $30K
Thieves made off with tens of thousands of dollars in cash as they targeted a 24-hour South Philadelphia CVS early Thursday. The robbery happened around 4:20 a.m. at the CVS location along Oregon Avenue, near South 19th Street, a worker at the store told NBC10. More than $30,000 was taken from the store by at least three robbers, the worker said. No one was hurt. Both the CVS and its pharmacy are open 24 hours, according to CVS. A Philadelphia police SUV could be seen parked outside the CVS as they theft was investigated before daybreak.  nbcphiladelphia.com


Mays Landing, NJ: Teens caught stealing from mall during early morning break-in
Police investigating a ringing alarm at a South Jersey mall allegedly found two masked teenagers carrying stolen merchandise from several stores. The teens, a 16-year-old boy and a 15-year-old girl, seized multiple items from inside the Hamilton Mall in Mays Landing early Wednesday morning, according to police. The teens, both Mays Landing residents, were found inside the Atlantic County mall by officers investigating a burglary alarm around 2:45 a.m., police said. After being spotted, both teens ran and were captured. Both teens were carrying large bags stuffed with products from stores inside the mall, police said. Officers inside the mall returned the items to stores. The teens were both charged with resisting arrest and multiple counts of burglary, theft and criminal mischief. They were surrendered into their parents’ custody after being arrested, police said.  nj.com


Fresno, CA : Suspects walk out with cash registers from Walmart in Hanford
The Hanford Police Department is looking for two people who they say walked into a city Walmart and took two cash registers. Police say around 11:00 a.m. two people walked into the Walmart at 250 S. 12th Avenue wearing masks and went behind the checkout area. They removed two cash registers containing several thousand dollars in cash, officers say. The two unidentified people left in some type of vehicle believed to be some type of SUV.  yourcentralvalley.com


Statesville, NC: Business owners express concerns after string of break-ins in Statesville
The Statesville Police Department has noticed a surge in business break-ins. Since January, police have responded to 38 store break-ins, seven of which occurred within the last two weeks.

Newark, NJ: Police Officer Charged in Disturbing Target Shoplifting Incident

Bayonne, NJ: Man Admits to Involvement in Armed Robberies, Attempted Carjacking

DuBois, PA: Police searching for man involved in assault, robbery at Burger King in DuBois

Toms River, NJ: Little Egg Harbor man gets 12 year prison sentence for robbing Berkeley Rite Aid

 

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C-Store – Redwood City, CA – Armed Robbery
C-Store – Freehold, NJ – Armed Robbery
C-Store – Big Springs, TX – Burglary
Cinema – Lynchburg, VA – Burglary
Craft – Statesville, NC - Burglary
Gaming – Austin, TX – Armed Robbery
Grocery – Chicago, IL – Burglary
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Liquor – Los Angeles, CA – Burglary
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