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The U.S. Crime Surge
The Retail Impact
C-Stores Face Elevated Violence Risk
Why Convenience Stores Remain One of Retail’s Most Violence-Exposed
Sector
 By
the D&D Daily staff
When it comes to violent incidents in retail, convenience stores
consistently rank among the most exposed segments of the industry.
Data from law enforcement agencies, insurer analyses and industry
associations have long shown that c-stores experience disproportionately
high rates of robbery, assault and weapons-related incidents compared to
many other retail formats.
Several operational realities contribute to that exposure.
First, convenience stores operate extended hours, with many locations
open 24/7. Overnight staffing models often rely on one or two
employees, limiting both deterrence and response capability. Lower foot
traffic during late-night hours can also reduce natural surveillance,
creating conditions that increase risk.
Second, c-stores handle a high volume of cash transactions. While
digital payments have grown, cash remains prevalent in the category —
particularly for fuel purchases, lottery tickets and tobacco. The
visible presence of cash drawers and safes can make locations more
attractive to opportunistic offenders.
Third, many convenience stores sell age-restricted products such as
alcohol, tobacco and in some states, cannabis or related items.
These transactions require enforcement of ID policies, which can create
friction points between employees and customers. Refusal-of-sale
situations are among the most common triggers for verbal aggression and,
in some cases, physical escalation.
Fuel forecourts introduce another layer of complexity. Large
outdoor areas, multiple points of entry and exit and limited
line-of-sight coverage can complicate monitoring efforts. Incidents that
begin at the pump may spill into the store, requiring staff to manage
evolving situations quickly.
In response, operators across the convenience sector have
increasingly invested in layered security strategies. These include
time-delay safes, improved exterior lighting, advanced video analytics,
panic alarm systems and de-escalation training for front-line employees.
Some chains are also leveraging remote monitoring centers to supplement
on-site staffing during overnight hours.
While no retail segment is immune from violence, the unique operating
model of convenience stores — high accessibility, extended hours and
frequent policy enforcement moments — continues to place them at
elevated risk. For many operators, mitigating that exposure remains
both a safety priority and a critical component of long-term resilience.
Major City Crime Drop Makes More
Headlines
Steep drop in violent crime in major US cities, data analysis shows
Major US cities overall experienced a steep drop in violent crime
last year, according to a
statistical analysis released by the Major Cities Chiefs
Association.
The analysis reflects an overall downward trend in recent years,
after violent crime spiked during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to
year-end statistics compiled by the FBI through 2024.
The most recent
Major Cities Chiefs Association survey, which was made up of
statistics compiled from 67 of 68 responding law enforcement agencies
and released earlier in February, shows homicides were down just
over 19% last year. The report also showed that robbery was down
almost 20%, rape was down almost 9% and aggravated assault was down
almost 10% last year compared to 2024, the statistics show.
The report is just the latest crime statistical analysis that shows
declines in violent crimes in 2025. It joins a
report from the Council on Criminal Justice that was released in
January that also showed steep declines in homicides and other crimes.
The think tank zoomed in on year-end crime statistics from 40 large
cities and found that homicides dropped 21% last year when compared
to 2024, the largest single-year decline on record. They also
project that when the FBI puts out its year-end statistics, the homicide
rate will likely be the lowest it’s been nationally since 1900.
cnn.com
Police in Orange County Issue New Warning Over International Organized
Theft Groups
Law enforcment in the Orange County town of
New Windsor are again issuing notice to local residents about
international organized theft groups. The notice also comes with
information on how residents can avoid becoming these thieves next
victims, and some information on the groups themselves.
5 tips for reporting on crime data
Report: Lancaster crime drops
Federal authorities announce an end to the immigration crackdown in
Minnesota
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AI Enhances In-Store LP
How AI Is Reshaping In-Store Loss
Prevention Operations
By
the D&D Daily staff
Artificial intelligence is increasingly being deployed inside physical
retail stores, not as a response to crime headlines, but as a broader
operational tool to support loss prevention (LP) teams. While
external theft often dominates industry discussions, many retailers are
focusing AI investments on improving internal processes, operational
visibility, and risk management within the store environment.
One of the most common in-store applications is computer vision powered
by existing security cameras. AI software can analyze video feeds in
real time to identify operational anomalies such as sweethearting at
checkout, improper returns processing, or deviations from standard
procedures. Instead of requiring LP teams to manually review hours
of footage, AI systems flag specific events for review, allowing
investigators to prioritize their time more effectively.
AI is also being integrated at the point of sale. Machine
learning models can monitor transaction data patterns to detect
irregular behaviors, such as excessive voids, refund patterns outside
historical norms, or inconsistent discounting activity. These tools are
designed to surface trends rather than assign blame, giving store
leadership an opportunity to address training gaps or process breakdowns
before they escalate into larger shrink issues.
Inventory accuracy is another key area where AI is gaining traction.
In-store shelf-scanning robots and camera systems can compare real-time
shelf conditions against planograms and inventory systems. This supports
LP and operations teams by identifying out-of-stock discrepancies,
phantom inventory, or execution issues that contribute to shrink but are
not necessarily tied to theft.
Some retailers are also using AI to optimize staffing and workflow.
By analyzing foot traffic patterns, dwell times, and peak activity
periods, AI tools can help managers align labor deployment with store
activity. From an LP perspective, this ensures better floor coverage and
improved oversight without increasing payroll budgets.
Importantly, most AI systems deployed in-store operate as
decision-support tools rather than autonomous enforcement mechanisms.
Alerts and risk scores are typically reviewed by LP professionals,
maintaining a human layer of oversight and accountability.
As retailers continue to modernize store operations, AI is
evolving into a multi-purpose asset for loss prevention—supporting
efficiency, improving visibility, and strengthening operational
discipline inside the four walls of the store.
Retail Counterfeits Lawsuit
Estée Lauder sues Walmart over alleged counterfeits
The cosmetics giant says the big-box
retailer is permitting the sale of fakes on its marketplace, targeting
brands including La Mer and Tom Ford.
Estée Lauder, Inc. and several of its cosmetics brands filed a
complaint against Walmart, Inc. on Monday alleging trademark
infringement over counterfeit products sold through the retailer’s
third-party marketplace.
The complaint showcases photos of allegedly fake products sold
through Walmart’s marketplace sellers, specifically claiming they
violate trademarks for Le Labo, La Mer, Estée Lauder, Clinique, Aveda
and Tom Ford.
Estée Lauder, Inc. notes that a shopper would reasonably believe that
Walmart was the seller of the accused products, due to the way
Walmart discloses the sellers on listings.
Additionally, the cosmetics giant notes that Walmart’s website says
it vets third-party marketplace sellers to “ensure they can give the
same high-quality experiences to all our Walmart.com customers.” Because
of this, Estée Lauder, Inc. says that means Walmart “permitted and
selected” the sellers of the accused products.
“We are aware of the complaint and have zero tolerance for
counterfeit products,” Walmart said in a statement shared with
Retail Dive Wednesday. “We will respond appropriately with the court
when we are served.”
retaildive.com
Consumers Remain Resilient
What December retail sales say about consumers in 2026
Shoppers are likely to keep
spending, but even luxury consumers are wary.
The resilient U.S. consumer came through for retailers again in
December, when sales growth topped 4% and most categories gained.
It was the best rate of December growth since 2022, in line with the
long-run average, according to GlobalData research. Even core retail
volumes for the month rose by 1.4%, which GlobalData Managing
Director Neil Saunders called “certainly respectable” if not
spectacular.
The month capped off what is arguably a better-than-expected 2025 for
retailers, who scrambled all year to obtain merchandise and protect
margins amid fluctuating tariffs and an uncertain economy.
retaildive.com
Core Retail Sales Up 5.51% YoY
NRF: Core retail sales inch up in January in fourth consecutive monthly
gain
Retail sales rose modestly in January as consumers continued to show
resilience.
Core retail sales (excluding restaurants in addition to auto dealers
and gas stations) edged up 0.15% month over month in January and were up
5.51% year over year, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor,
released Thursday by the National Retail Federation.
Total retail sales (including restaurants but excluding
automobile dealers and gasoline stations) rose 0.2% month over month and
up 5.72% unadjusted year over year in January, according to the
Retail Monitor. That compared with increases of 1.26% month over month
and 3.54% year over year in December.
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Annual inflation cooled to 2.4% in January, an eight-month low
Valentine's Day spending surges as consumers redefine how to celebrate
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Businesses Facing Chinese Cyberattacks
China using Google Gemini to launch Cyber Attacks on US Businesses
Chinese state-linked cyber operations are once again under scrutiny
following allegations that the advanced persistent threat (APT) group
known as APT31 leveraged Google’s Gemini artificial intelligence
platform to conduct cyberattacks against U.S. businesses.
The accusation adds to existing concerns surrounding so-called “LLM
distillation attacks,” in which malicious actors repeatedly query
large language models (LLMs) to harvest input-output pairs. These
harvested responses can then be used to train rival AI systems,
effectively extracting knowledge from proprietary models.
According to Google Threat Intelligence, many of the operations
attributed to APT31 were at least partially successful. The group
reportedly carried out what experts describe as “semi-autonomous
offensive operations,” meaning that AI tools may have been used to
assist with reconnaissance, vulnerability identification, and payload
generation, while human operators maintained strategic oversight. This
hybrid model of automation and human direction reflects a growing trend
in cyber warfare, where AI augments traditional hacking techniques
rather than fully replacing them.
A report first published by The Register indicated that the
Beijing-based group has been targeting large U.S. enterprises since
2024. APT31 is also known by several other aliases, including Violet
Typhoon, Zirconium, and Judgment Panda—names assigned by various
cybersecurity firms tracking its activities. The group has long been
associated with espionage campaigns targeting political institutions,
corporations, and critical infrastructure.
The recent allegations further claim that Chinese operators employed
a red-teaming framework known as HexStrike to identify and exploit
weaknesses in American organizations. Reported tactics include
remote code execution exploits, web application firewall bypass
techniques, and SQL injection attacks. These are well-established
methods in cyber intrusion campaigns, but the integration of AI tools
may have accelerated vulnerability discovery and exploitation processes.
cybersecurity-insiders.com
How Malware Still Succeeds
When security decisions come too late, and attackers know it
In this Help Net Security, Chris O’Ferrell, CEO at CodeHunter, talks
about why malware keeps succeeding, where attackers insert
malicious code in the SDLC, and how CI/CD pipelines can become a quiet
entry point. He also breaks down the difference between behavioral
detection and behavioral intent analysis, and why explainable results
matter for security teams.
What is the most common reason modern
malware succeeds even in organizations with mature EDR and threat intel
programs?
Modern malware succeeds because most security stacks still make
decisions too late.
Even very mature EDR and threat intelligence programs are optimized
around detection and response after something executes. They’re
excellent at finding known bad activity, correlating signals, and
helping teams respond quickly once intent becomes obvious. But attackers
have learned how to live in the gray space before that moment, when code
is new, signed, or sourced from somewhere that looks trustworthy.
AI-assisted malware mutation has accelerated this problem. Every
artifact can be a first-seen event. Indicators age almost instantly. So
when a tool isn’t sure, it labels something “unknown” or “suspicious”
and hands it to an analyst. At scale, that creates a decision
bottleneck. Malware gets through not because defenders miss it entirely,
but because no system can say with confidence, early enough, whether
that code should be allowed to run in the first place.
The attack surface has also shifted. A lot of malicious code today
doesn’t arrive through obvious phishing or drive-by downloads. It enters
quietly through software pipelines, automation workflows, and trusted
internal systems, places that weren’t designed to be hostile
environments. Once code is inside those paths, it inherits trust by
default.
helpnetsecurity.com
Business Email Software Attacks Expand
SmarterMail facing widespread attacks targeting critical flaws
The business email and collaboration
software is being exploited for potential ransomware.
Security researchers warn that threat groups are exploiting critical
vulnerabilities in SmarterMail, a business email and collaboration
server that small to medium-sized businesses use as an alternative
to Microsoft Exchange.
A China-linked threat actor, tracked as Storm 2603, has exploited an
authentication bypass vulnerability tracked as CVE-2026-23760 to
deploy Warlock ransomware, according to a blog released Monday by
researchers at Reliaquest.
The hacker abuses legitimate administrative functions to hide its
activity from security teams. It then installs a digital forensic
tool called Velociraptor to maintain access in preparation for potential
ransomware attacks, according to Reliaquest.
SmarterTools, the parent company behind SmarterMail, confirmed in a Feb.
3 blog post that its own network was impacted by a Jan. 29 breach.
The company had about 30 servers/virtual machines with SmarterMail
installed, but a VM set up by an employee had not been updated and
was compromised.
cybersecuritydive.com
Apple Fixes Exploited Zero-Day Affecting iOS, macOS, and Other Devices
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AI & E-Commerce
Is OpenAI entering its e-commerce era?
OpenAI is expanding its e-commerce abilities, but payment
processing, state-specific sales taxes, and how it will handle sensitive
data are all still up in the air, The Information reported yesterday.
The company is also reworking how it handles credit card data, which
could make it easier to use payment processors beyond Stripe.
What happened: Users have been able
to make purchases through ChatGPT since September, when OpenAI
rolled out new in-chat shopping capabilities in partnership with Etsy.
It also announced a similar partnership with Shopify, though the in-chat
capabilities are not yet widely available.
But OpenAI may be a bit ahead of itself: It’s still not sure how it
will “handle the collection of sales taxes for purchases made through
its site,” two people familiar with the company’s e-commerce
progress told The Information. And complying with state-by-state sales
tax laws is a minefield, one in which OpenAI may be responsible for its
own compliance rather than relying on “marketplace facilitators” like
Etsy.
It also looks like OpenAI will not rely solely on Stripe, the payment
processor it currently uses that also stores sensitive data like credit
card numbers—which would “be a blow for Stripe,” The Information
reported. OpenAI is working with a different software vendor “to store
payment data on secure external servers not tied to a specific payment
firm,” and will unveil its newly diversified payment processing
abilities by the end of March.
Why it matters: ChatGPT’s in-chat
shopping experience is an example of agentic commerce, or a shopping
experience in which AI buys things for humans. Depending on how
large of a commission OpenAI makes on each purchase, the payoff could be
enormous: According to McKinsey, the retail market is valued to bring in
up to $1 trillion from agentic commerce by 2030. Given that OpenAI is
predicted to lose billions this year by its own valuation, agentic
commerce could help balance out losses.
But any revenue OpenAI gleans could be undercut by weighty financial
penalties if it doesn’t correctly collect and remit sales tax, and
consumers could lose trust in the chatbot if they repeatedly run into
payment problems.
techbrew.com
Drones Are Coming to the Burbs
Amazon to launch drone delivery service in south suburbs as soon as
summer
Amazon will soon start using drones to deliver packages to some
customers in Chicago's south suburbs as soon as this summer.
The company said the 83-pound Prime Air drones will take off from the
Markham and Matteson fulfillment centers, and deliver packages to
customers who select the option and live in an eight-mile radius,
including Tinley Park, Harvey, and Flossmoor.
Some customers in Flossmoor, however, are not fond of the idea. "I think
it's highly problematic," said Vickie Battle. "Some people might
think, oh, the world is coming to an end!" said Michael Morrow.
"To have drones flying around with packages will go against basically
a lot of the tree-lined streets and a lot of the peace that we enjoy
here in Flossmoor," Battle said.
"We learned a lot of lessons in Detroit over the winter, operating in a
northern climate," said Josh Brundage, Prime Air senior manager of
Commercial Operations.
cbsnews.com
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Florida: 6 suspects charged in $7.8M Florida cargo theft ring
'This organized criminal operation
targeted Florida’s supply chain and caused nearly $7.8 million in losses
across our state.'
A half-dozen people have been arrested in connection to an organized
cargo theft ring operating in six counties. Attorney General James
Uthmeier announced that his Office of Statewide Prosecution filed
charges of grand theft and conspiracy to commit grand theft against
those suspects. He alleged that the group was involved in at least 32
cargo heists in Orange, Broward, Polk, Osceola, St. Lucie and Volusia
counties. Uthmeier said the stolen cargo amounted to a loss of several
million dollars. “This organized criminal operation targeted Florida’s
supply chain and caused nearly $7.8 million in losses across our state,”
Uthmeier said in a news release. “Thanks to the coordination between the
Florida Highway Patrol, the Orlando Police Department, and our Office of
Statewide Prosecution, this group was identified and dismantled. Now,
they’ll answer for their crimes in court.” The stolen merchandise
included consumer electronics, copper wire, HVAC equipment, cooking oil
and food products, energy drinks, wine and spirits, and other alcoholic
beverages. Investigators then determined the scheme involved an
organized effort that sought out parked semitrailers in commercial
areas, parking lots and distribution corridors. Investigators say the
suspects would steal vehicles with cargo and disable GPS tracking
devices in order to dodge law enforcement while moving the stolen goods
to South Florida.
floridapolitics.com
Rochester, NY: Greece Pawn shop owner gets 5 years for $1 million theft
scheme
A Greece pawn shop owner was sentenced to five years in federal prison
for his role in a retail theft scheme involving more than $1 million
worth of stolen merchandise, federal prosecutors announced. Dominic
Sprague, 42, of Greece, was sentenced Thursday after being convicted of
conspiracy to transport stolen goods in interstate commerce, according
to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Prosecutors said that between December
2021 and Oct. 17, 2024, Sprague, owner and operator of New York Gold
Diamond Pawn Shop in Greece, conspired with Amanda Reeves, Shabon Banks,
Chad Lewis Jr., and pawn shop manager James Civiletti to purchase stolen
goods for resale. Authorities said Reeves, Banks and Lewis regularly
stole new, unopened merchandise from retail stores, sometimes on a daily
basis, and sold the items to the pawn shop for a fraction of their
value. Civiletti managed transactions at the shop, prosecutors said, and
the merchandise was later resold on eBay at higher prices.
rochesterfirst.com
Clovis, CA: Multiple suspects wanted in smash-and-grab robbery at Clovis
Kay Jewelers
An investigation is underway after multiple masked suspects robbed the
Kay Jewelers in Clovis. Police say they received multiple calls
regarding a robbery at the Clovis and Herndon avenues location just
before 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Officers say multiple masked suspects
entered the store, began using a sledgehammer to smash glass cases and
stole an unknown amount of jewelry. The suspects then left in at least
one vehicle. "It kind of puts me on alarm and if I have to put an alarm
on my vehicle, I have to put an alarm on my house. I mean, that's what
it's going do to a lot of the neighbors around here -- put us on more
alarm or more alert," one Clovis shopper said. Kay Jewelers was open,
and employees were inside during the robbery, but no one was hurt.
abc30.com
Albuquerque, NM: Police use tracker to bust retail theft ring in
Albuquerque
The Albuquerque Police Department recently got a little creative to bust
a case of a retail theft ring in the metro. Court documents show a theft
ring led to more than $25,000 in stolen merchandise from a local Target.
It consisted of everything from vacuums to backpacks and kitchen items.
Detective spent months building up the case so they could use a 2023
retail crime law to add up the value of the stolen items to constitute
the case as a felony and ensure the suspect receives the maximum
penalty.
kob.com
Covington, WA: $3,500 retail theft suspects arrested after van
identified
Sanford, FL: 4 wanted in theft of over $2K in merchandise from Bath &
Body Works
Darien, IL: Police investigating a Vape store burglary; loss on nearly
$10,000
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Shootings & Deaths
New York, NY: Shooting inside 7-Eleven store in Manhattan leaves 1 dead; NYPD
searching for suspect
A man was shot and killed inside a Midtown Manhattan 7-Eleven on Thursday
morning following a dispute, according to multiple news reports. The shooting
reportedly occurred just before 10:30 a.m. at the store located at 589 Eighth
Avenue. Police said officers responded to reports of gunfire and found a man in
his 40s who had been shot in the neck. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to police sources cited by The New York Post, the victim was a
panhandler who regularly held the store’s door open for customers in hopes of
receiving money. On Thursday morning, he allegedly held the door open for the
suspected gunman and asked him for cash. Sources told the outlet that another
man — believed to have known the victim — said something to him while entering
the store, leading to rising tensions. The victim reportedly followed the man
inside as the argument escalated.
livemint.com
Washington, DC: US Marshal shoots and kills 1 man after alleged Northeast DC
convenience store robbery
A U.S. Marshal shot and killed a man who had allegedly robbed a convenience
store moments earlier in Northeast D.C. on Wednesday afternoon, a law
enforcement source told 7News reporter Christian Flores. The Metropolitan Police
Department (MPD) was not involved in the shooting, but is now leading the
investigation.
wjla.com
DeKalb County, GA: Police identify victim, suspect in deadly shooting at Stone
Mountain shopping center
A woman was shot and killed at a Stone Mountain shopping center on Wednesday,
DeKalb County police said. Officers have identified the victim as 33-year-old
Precious Jones. A 23-year-old woman, Zanbria Arrington, has been arrested in
connection with the shooting. Arrington was charged with murder and is being
held in the DeKalb County Jail without bond. Officers are still searching for a
second suspect. “I’m heartbroken, honestly, because it could’ve been me, it
could’ve been anyone that I’ve known,” Chrishelle Vincent, who works in the
shopping center, said. At around 6 p.m., officers responded to Memorial Bend
Shopping Center on the 5200 block of Memorial Drive and found a woman who had
been shot and killed. Police believe the shooting started as a verbal fight in
the parking lot.
atlantanewsfirst.com
Aurora, CO: Shooting in central Aurora strip mall parking lot leaves man wounded
An unidentified man was shot and injured Wednesday afternoon during an
altercation in a strip mall parking lot in central Aurora, police reported.
Officers were called to the parking lot of 14046 E. Mississippi Ave. at about 4
p.m. after reports of a shooting there. “The investigation later determined a
man sustained a gunshot wound following an altercation in the entrance of a
business,” Aurora police spokesperson Joe Moylan said in a statement. “The
victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment and his injuries do not
appear to be life-threatening at this time.” The condition of the injured man
was not reported. Police said there are no suspects in the shooting so far.
sentinelcolorado.com
Shreveport, LA: A Man shot in leg outside Shreveport C-Store
A man was shot Wednesday night following an argument outside a store in
Shreveport. The shooting occurred just after 9:30 p.m. in the 7700 block of
Linwood Avenue near Argyle Street. Police say the man was walking toward the
business with a group when a dispute began. Police say an unidentified person
fired multiple shots at the victim who was hit several times in the leg. He was
rushed to a local hospital with non-life threatening.
ktbs.com
Oakland, CA: East Oakland shooting leaves one man dead inside phone repair store
Louisville, KY: Man turns self in after shooting outside West Market liquor
store
Albany, GA: Shots fired, truck damaged near South Albany convenience store
Memphis, TN: Shots reported fired at Orange Mound convenience store; no injuries
reported
Robberies, Incidents & Thefts
UK: London: South American gangs fuel surge in jewelry store raids
Organized criminal networks are increasingly targeting stores in smash-and-grab
raids to capitalize on the soaring price in gold and silver. Sarah Staff, who
runs SaferGems, an intelligence-sharing and security initiative supporting
jewelers, told LBC that gangsters are striking with “military precision” before
fleeing the UK within days of their raids. Over $2M worth of necklaces,
chains and watches have been snatched from retailers in the first six weeks of
this year. “South American gangs are very, very proficient,” the staff
explained. “They will already have their route to go back to America or to
Europe to dispose of those items very quickly. “Sometimes they’re in-and-out of
the UK within 48 hours.” There’s been a sharp increase in cases since the start
of the year. In 2025, there were 22 robberies of jewelers across the UK. In
January alone, however, there were 10 attacks on stores, half of which were in
London. On top of this, six burglaries and 13 thefts were carried out in just
the first four weeks of the year.
lbc.co.uk
Baltimore, MD: Customer, Security Guard injured during commercial armed robbery
in Canton
A customer and security guard were injured Wednesday evening during a commercial
armed robbery in Canton near The Shops at Canton Crossing, Baltimore police
said. Shortly after 6:15 p.m. on Feb. 11, officers were called to a business
located in the 3900 block of Boston Street where they learned that security
guards confronted a male who left the store with several items without paying.
Security guards were able to retrieve some of the items and returned back
into the store. The male suspect followed the security guards back inside the
store and threw an item at them, which police said struck a wall and caused
minor injuries to a security guard and a customer. The suspect then fled the
business. Medics treated the security guard at the scene.
foxbaltimore.com
Aurora, CO: Sheriff seeks help identifying couple accused of stealing a $2,200
puppy from Centennial pet store
Grand Chute, WI: Man sentenced to 8 years in prison for role in Grand Chute
armed robbery
Nassau County, NY: Far Rockaway Man Charged In Armed Robbery Spree Targeting
Local Businesses
Leesburg, VA: Suspect in Leesburg AT&T Store Larceny Arrested
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C-Store – Washington,
DC – Armed Robbery / Susp killed
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C-Store – Darlington
County, SC – Armed Robbery
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C-Store – Meridien, CT
– Armed Robbery
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C-Store – Pixley, CA –
Armed Robbery
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C-Store – Stamford, CT
- Armed Robbery
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Jewelry – Clovis, CA -
Robbery
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Jewelry – Chevy Chase,
MD – Burglary
• Jewelry – Bluffton, SC – Robbery
• Jewelry – East Point, GA – Burglary
• Jewelry – Albuquerque, NM – Robbery
• Jewelry – Tempe, AZ – Robbery
• Jewelry – Monroeville, PA – Robbery
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Mall – Baltimore, MD –
Robbery
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Pet – Aurora, CO –
Robbery
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Restaurant – Boone
County, KY- Armed Robbery
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Restaurant – Detroit,
MI – Robbery
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Vape – Darien, IL –
Burglary
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Daily Totals:
• 14 robberies
• 3 burglaries
• 1 shooting
• 1 killed |
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