Friendly return policy at Nordstrom taken for $150,000 in Cincinnati. Six individuals have plead guilty to multiple charges, including theft, money laundering, identity fraud, telecommunications fraud and receiving stolen property. The group used counterfeit checks and stolen credit card numbers to purchase gift cards at Kroger. The thieves would then purchase items at Nordstrom, wear them, and then return the items for cash, taking advantage of Nordstrom’s return policy. (Source cincinnati.com)

Two Florida men arrested hitting Wal-Mart stores and notes found in their vehicle with security details about several Walmarts in Florida Deputies in Indian River County arrested two shoplifters at Wal-Mart who had been gathering details on security for other locations throughout Florida. William Thayne, 41, of Boca Raton and Jose Santiago Ramirez, 44, of Weston were charged Friday with felony shoplifting in concert with others. Ramirez has sold more than 200 items on eBay in the past few months, according to his affidavit. The Sheriff's Office is continuing to investigate Ramirez in connection with other thefts. (Source tcpalm.com)