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The U.S. Crime Surge
The Retail Impact
Coalition Pushes Retail Crime Bill
RILA Leads Coalition Letter Urging Senate Action on Combating Organized
Retail Crime Act
Nearly 200 organizations ask Senate
to swiftly act to combat retail crime.
 The
Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) today delivered
a coalition letter to the United States Senate, urging swift action
to advance the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA). Signed
by 191 businesses and associations from across the nation, the
letter underscores the urgent need for federal leadership in addressing
the escalating threat of organized retail crime.
The House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed CORCA with strong
bipartisan support, sending a clear message about the importance of
protecting retailers, consumers, and communities. Now, retail
leaders are calling on the Senate to build on this momentum and advance
the legislation to the President’s desk.
“The overwhelming bipartisan passage of the Combating Organized Retail
Crime Act in the House reflects the broad consensus that dismantling
organized retail crime networks requires decisive action and federal
intervention,” said Sarah Gilmore, Senior Director, Government
Affairs at RILA. “We urge the Senate to act quickly and collaboratively
to pass CORCA and deliver meaningful solutions for retailers and
communities across America.”
RILA and its coalition partners remain committed to working with
lawmakers to ensure the safety and security of businesses,
employees, and consumers nationwide.
Ensuring CORCA gets signed into law this year is a critical component
to RILA’s overarching strategy to address the industry-wide problem of
retail theft. RILA is leading the industry in bringing together
retailers, law enforcement, community leaders, and policy makers at
every level to find solutions to restore vibrancy in communities across
the country.
Learn more at
rila.org/focus-area/asset-protection
rila.org
National Retail Crime Crackdown Week
in the UK
UK: National retail crime crackdown to return in November
The National Business Crime Centre (NBCC) has announced that this
year's Safer Business Action (SaBA) Week will take place from 9 November,
bringing together police forces, business groups and security partners
in a nationwide effort to tackle retail crime and anti-social
behaviour.
The annual week of action, coordinated by the NBCC, will see police,
Business Crime Reduction Partnerships (BCRPs), Business Improvement
Districts (BIDs) and private security firms working together to
target prolific offenders, provide crime prevention advice and conduct
joint patrols in retail and business areas.
The announcement follows a successful 2025 campaign, which resulted
in more than 1,100 arrests nationwide. Police and partners also
carried out over 160 days of activity involving more than 4,200 police
officers and Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs).
Retail crime remains a key concern for convenience retailers and high
street businesses, with shop theft and abuse of shopworkers
continuing to place pressure on stores across the UK.
Superintendent Lisa Maslen, NBCC lead, said the week of action had
become an important opportunity to strengthen collaboration
between law enforcement and the business community.
"The NBCC Week of Action continues to be a key moment in the calendar
for policing, partners, and the wider business community," she said.
"Last year delivered strong outcomes, not only in terms of arrests
and convictions, but also through strengthening long-term relationships
and trust with local businesses. With every police force across the
country taking part, we are confident this year will see the same level
of dedication and support once again."
As part of the initiative, businesses are being encouraged to support
the ShopKind campaign by displaying materials,
available to download here, in stores aimed at promoting respect for
retail workers and reducing abuse towards shop staff.
asiantrader.biz
Cracking Down on Illegal Street
Vendors in Chicago
New wave of enforcement leaves Chicago street vendors fearful and
struggling
Vendors and advocates say arrests
and confiscations have intensified in recent months, leaving immigrant
families fearful and financially strained.
Street vendors across Chicago say they are facing a new and
aggressive wave of enforcement from Chicago police. In recent weeks,
dozens of vendors have been arrested, ticketed, cited or had their
merchandise confiscated, particularly along Michigan Avenue and outside
major events across the city, according to the Street Vendors
Association of Chicago.
In Little Village and other immigrant neighborhoods, vendors say they’ve
also been ticketed, fined and ordered to appear in court.
Chicago’s street vending and peddling laws are not new. Certain
areas, including Michigan Avenue and portions of the city’s parks, have
long prohibited vendors from selling, even with a permit. In recent
years, however, enforcement was sporadic, allowing vendors selling food,
souvenirs and other goods to operate near Millennium Park. Despite
receiving citations or being arrested, some vendors continue to return,
saying the profits in the area outweighed the risks and exceeded what
they could earn elsewhere in the city.
The recent uptick in enforcement has alarmed many immigrant advocates
and vendors, particularly because some of the same communities were
targeted last year during the immigration crackdown under the second
administration of President Donald Trump. For some, the sudden
enforcement raises questions about why the city is acting now and
whether there are other ways to address violations without arrests,
confiscations and criminal penalties.
chicagotribune.com
NYC to Hire 550 New NYPD Officers
NYPD to hire more cops under Mayor Mamdani despite campaign pledge
 Police
Commissioner Jessica Tisch said Monday that the city will hire over
550 new officers this year — despite Mayor Mamdani previously saying
he’d hold the NYPD headcount flat.
The increase marks a turnaround for Mamdani, whose campaign promises
are often at odds with the direction his police commissioner wants
to take the department. The mayor has moderated his position on several
issues as he as sidestepped open conflict with Tisch.
Tisch said during a City Council budget hearing that the additional
hires would bring the NYPD to 35,555 uniformed officers by the end of
the calendar year — larger than the police force than under ex-Mayor
Adams, around 35,000 at its peak.
If they reach that number, that’ll put them a year and a half ahead of
City Hall’s executive budget projections and will have them past the
mayor’s allotment for the upcoming fiscal year.
"After experiencing a hiring crisis, we are also seeing a resurgence
in policing as a profession,” Tisch said during her prepared
remarks. “The Department outpaced uniformed attrition in calendar year
2025, with 4,115 hires compared to 3,357 separations. And we are
continuing to outpace attrition year-to-date in 2026, with 1,084 hires
compared to 896 separations. Actual attrition is down 4.7% this year
compared to last year.”
nydailynews.com
Kenosha County DA Xavier Solis Invited to Speak at Statewide ORC
Conference
Decatur police report decrease in crime compared to last year
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Data Quality Drives Better Decisions
Why Data Quality Matters in Loss Prevention
 By
the D&D Daily staff
Retail loss prevention teams have access to more data than ever before.
From point-of-sale transactions and inventory records to video
surveillance and exception reporting, organizations generate vast
amounts of information every day. However, the effectiveness of any
loss prevention strategy depends not only on the volume of data
collected but also on its accuracy and quality.
Poor data quality can create blind spots that make it more difficult
to identify operational issues, investigate incidents and make informed
decisions. Inaccurate inventory counts, inconsistent reporting
practices or incomplete transaction records can lead to wasted time and
resources as teams work to verify information before taking action.
As retailers continue investing in analytics and technology, many are
placing greater emphasis on data governance. Establishing
standardized reporting procedures, ensuring systems are properly
integrated and routinely auditing data sources can help improve
confidence in the information being used to guide decisions.
Accurate data can also support collaboration across departments.
Loss prevention teams often work closely with operations, finance,
merchandising and information technology groups. When all stakeholders
are working from reliable information, organizations can more
effectively identify trends, measure performance and prioritize
resources.
Data quality is becoming increasingly important as retailers adopt
advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and predictive
analytics. These tools rely on clean, consistent data to generate
meaningful insights. If the underlying information is flawed, even
sophisticated analytics platforms may produce unreliable results.
Many organizations are taking a proactive approach by reviewing key
performance indicators, validating reporting processes and investing
in employee training to improve data accuracy. While these efforts may
not generate immediate results, they can help create a stronger
foundation for long-term decision-making.
As retail environments become more complex, the ability to collect,
manage and analyze accurate information will remain a critical component
of effective loss prevention programs. Organizations that prioritize
data quality may be better positioned to identify risks, improve
operational efficiency and support broader business objectives.
Solving Labor Woes with AI
Restaurants Can’t Find Workers. AI Says It Can.
The restaurant industry solved online ordering, delivery and digital
payments. It still hasn’t solved labor.
Staffing shortages, high turnover and retention problems continue
straining restaurant economics, pushing operators toward technology
platforms built to stabilize hiring pipelines and reduce workforce
churn.
Miami-based MAJC, which launched in February, is among the newest
entrants in a category attracting growing operator attention. The
platform combines artificial intelligence-powered job-matching,
training and community tools to run a single workforce engine built
for hospitality professionals.
The numbers behind the industry’s labor challenge haven’t moved in
years.
The National Restaurant Association projected total restaurant
employment at 15.9 million workers in 2025, making the sector the
nation’s second-largest private employer. Despite that scale,
turnover rates remained among the highest in the economy. The
average annual restaurant turnover rate topped 75%, with quick-service
restaurants regularly exceeding 130%.
MAJC’s rollout reflects a broader shift in how the restaurant industry
is framing its workforce challenge. Nation’s Restaurant News reported in
December that labor shortages dominated operator concerns heading into
2026, with immigration reform and rising costs compounding the
pressure.
“As restaurant operators navigate rising costs and workforce
constraints, AI is emerging as a potentially material lever for
long-term growth and sustainability,” Mark Wasilefsky, head of TD
Bank’s Restaurant Franchise Finance Group, said in a statement.
pymnts.com
Retail Impacted by SNAP Cuts
SNAP cuts threaten grocery, CPG sales
Almost 9% of Americans - over 3.5 million people - lost SNAP benefits
between July 2025 and February 2026 due to changes under President
Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” according to an analysis by the
nonpartisan Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.
The impact varies by state. Arizona lost 51% of its SNAP
beneficiaries, while Tennessee and Virginia saw declines of nearly 16%
and 15%, respectively. Participation is likely to fall further as
more states—including California and New York—implement stricter work
requirements to comply with federal law.
Tax refunds may have helped cushion the immediate impact of SNAP
reductions among lower-income households, but the outlook for the rest
of the year is bleaker. Volatile energy prices threaten to absorb a
larger share of consumers’ budgets while reigniting inflation across
multiple categories.
The loss of SNAP funds will give consumers less recourse to manage
higher food prices, which the US Department of Agriculture expects
to increase 3.4% this year.
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World Cup to Juice Consumer Spending
Numerator: World Cup could drive to up $7.5B in consumer spending
Soccer may not be the most popular sport in the United States, but the
upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to drive significant retail
spending.
Of those who plan to watch the World Cup, 89% expect to make a
purchase related to watching the matches, with the top planned
purchases being snacks/chips/dips (51%), alcoholic beverages (38%),
prepared foods/appetizers (35%), sweets/desserts (31%) and frozen
foods/appetizers (25%). Most intended shoppers (78%) will spend less
than $100 on their World Cup-related items, with an expected average
spend of roughly $74 per shopper.
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Dollar General beats Street on profit; on track to open 450 stores this
year
During the quarter, the company opened 190
new stores in the U.S. and five new stores in Mexico. It also remodeled
659 stores through Project Renovate and 711 stores through Project
Elevate, relocated six stores and closed 33 stores.
Mass retailers draw level with supermarkets as primary grocery
destinations
Target challenges Prime Day with Circle Deal Days June 23-26
Victoria’s Secret expects sales to top $7B this year
UK: No evidence retailers exploited fuel price rises amid war, CMA finds
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Agilence Analytics 2.15 is here and it's putting
investigation context where it belongs.
Every LP team generates investigation context, such as
why a transaction was flagged, what an analyst learned
on a call to the store, why a case was or wasn't
escalated. The problem is where that context lives: in
email threads, spreadsheets, and people's heads. When
the pattern resurfaces months later, the answer is
usually gone.
The new Comments capability in Agilence Analytics 2.15
fixes that, letting investigators capture notes directly
on POS transactions. Notes are anchored to the data they
describe, queryable through new fields like Comment
Count and Comment Exists, and preserved with a
permission-controlled audit trail so every investigation
builds organizational knowledge instead of losing it to
email threads, spreadsheets, and turnover.
The 2.15 release also adds Multiple Date/Time Dimensions
in Analytics.
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When Do Ransomware Gangs Strike?
Ransomware Operators Keep Business Hours. The Data Proves It
16,699 ransomware leak posts over 2
years show 84% drop Monday–Friday, peak at European afternoon hours.
October spikes yearly.
Someone analyzed 16,699 ransomware leak-site posts across 200 groups
over two years and asked the question most threat intelligence
reports dance around: when does this actually happen? The answer is
mundane and useful. Ransomware runs on a workweek, peaks during
European office hours, spikes every October, and the operator population
is growing fast. Nobody who defends networks for a living should
still be planning around the hooded-hacker-at-3am image.
The day-of-week breakdown is unambiguous. Monday absorbed 3,080 posts
across the 24-month window. Tuesday came in at 3,073. Sunday posted
1,189.
“The mythology around ransomware involves anonymous hooded figures
hammering keys at 3am. The data says the opposite.” reads the report
published by Ransomnews Research Team. “The operators who post
leak-site listings are running this as a business with a working week.
Sunday is the slowest day in the corpus, with only 1,189 posts across
all 200 groups over 24 months, less than 40% of Monday’s volume.”
The practical implication is direct: if your incident response team has
a lighter shift, it shouldn’t be Saturday or Sunday. It should be
Tuesday.
The hourly distribution is even more concentrated. Fifty percent of
all 16,699 posts landed in just eight UTC hours, the window from 15:00
to 22:59. That maps to 11:00 to 18:00 US Eastern and 16:00 to 23:00
Central European.
“This is consistent with operators sitting in Eastern Europe, the
Balkans, or Russia, publishing during their own working hours. It is not
consistent with the Western popular image of nocturnal hackers.”
continues the report.”The 04:00 UTC hour is the dataset’s quietest, with
just 215 posts across two years, less than one post every four days
globally.”
Asia-Pacific defenders working European or Russian adversaries will
consistently wake up Tuesday morning to find overnight produced a new
batch of disclosures.
Seasonality is also real. October spiked both years observed: 611
posts in October 2024, 1,029 in October 2025. The May through August
window runs 30 to 40 percent softer than October across the board. The
most active single day in the entire corpus was 24 February 2025, when
263 victim posts landed in 24 hours. Whether operator vacations drive
the summer lull or victim IT teams being understaffed during holidays,
or both, the pattern holds consistently enough to plan around.
securityaffairs.com
Police Disrupt Illegal Streaming
Network
Police seize more than £1.2 million worth of equipment after shutting
down a large illicit streaming data centre
Police have seized more than £1.2 million worth of equipment, after shutting
down a large illicit streaming data centre.
The operation, led by the Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU)
at the City of London Police, has disrupted thousands of illegal
streams across the UK. The investigation began after PIPCU received
a report of suspicious activity.
Law enforcement and industry partners are warning that illegal IPTV
services carry hidden risks as they can compromise your device and
expose your personal data to criminals.
Detective Sergeant Ben Hobbs, from the Police Intellectual Property
Crime Unit (PIPCU) at the City of London Police, said: “The size of this
operation shows how widespread illegal streaming has become in the UK
and our commitment to bringing the criminals behind it to justice.
“If you plan to stream, ensure you only use official and not pirated
sources to protect yourself from the risks. We will continue to
work closely with industry partners like Sky to disrupt these
illegal streaming networks and protect consumers.”
During the operation in Farnborough, PIPCU worked with Sky to dismantle
the pirate infrastructure. The data centre hosted clusters of
high-bandwidth servers that supplied illicit streams to many thousands
of customers across the UK. Equipment estimated to be worth over one
million was seized and will be forensically examined.
The shutdown caused widespread disruption to illegal streaming
services nationwide, demonstrating the scale and impact of
coordinated enforcement can deliver.
cityoflondon.police.uk
New AI Executive Order
Trump Signs Order on AI Security, Stops Short of Mandatory Tests
President Donald Trump signed a long-awaited executive order
directing US agencies to work with artificial intelligence companies
to protect networks from AI-enabled cyber attacks.
The order, released by the White House on Tuesday, would grant the US
access on a voluntary basis to so-called “frontier models,” cutting-edge
AI tools, before their release. It would also establish a
“cybersecurity clearinghouse” to coordinate and deconflict software
vulnerabilities that pose threats to national security. Agencies
will also create classified benchmarks to assess the cyber capabilities
of AI models and whether systems should qualify under the executive
directive.
bloomberg.com
Governing shadow AI without killing innovation
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Online Returns Challenge Retailers
Online Returns Remain a Growing
Loss Prevention Challenge
By
the D&D Daily staff
The growth of e-commerce has created new opportunities for retailers
to reach customers, but it has also introduced complex loss prevention
challenges. Among the most persistent is the management of online
returns, which continue to impact profitability, operations and fraud
prevention efforts.
Returns have become a standard part of the online shopping experience.
Consumers increasingly expect flexible return policies, free shipping
and convenient return options. While these expectations can help drive
sales and customer loyalty, they also create additional costs for
retailers.
Processing returned merchandise involves transportation, inspection,
repackaging and, in some cases, disposal. Products that are damaged,
opened or seasonal may no longer be eligible for resale at full price.
These costs can add up quickly, particularly during peak shopping
periods and holiday seasons.
Returns also present opportunities for fraud. Common schemes
include wardrobing, in which items are purchased, used and then
returned, as well as receipt fraud, false claims that products were not
received and the return of counterfeit or stolen merchandise. Some
fraudsters exploit gaps between online and in-store systems, making
detection more difficult.
Retailers are increasingly using technology to address these
challenges. Data analytics tools can identify unusual return
patterns, flag high-risk transactions and help investigators detect
repeat offenders. Artificial intelligence is also being used to assess
return behavior and identify potential fraud while minimizing
disruptions for legitimate customers.
At the same time, many retailers are reevaluating return policies to
balance customer convenience with risk management. Some
organizations have implemented return thresholds, shortened return
windows or required additional verification for certain transactions.
Others are leveraging third-party return platforms to streamline
processing and improve visibility across channels.
As e-commerce continues to evolve, online returns will remain a
significant focus area for loss prevention professionals. Success
will depend on finding ways to reduce fraud and operational losses while
preserving a positive customer experience. The challenge is not simply
processing returns efficiently, but ensuring return programs support
both customer expectations and long-term business performance.
High Gas Prices Pushing Shoppers to
Amazon?
Rising gas prices may push more household spending toward Amazon
Higher gas prices could end up benefiting Amazon’s e-commerce
business as consumers look for ways to avoid driving to stores and
focus more of their spending on household essentials.
Gas prices surpassed $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022
earlier this year, driven by disruptions to oil supply amid the
U.S.-Iran war. As of Thursday, the national average for regular gas
stands at $4.43, well above the $3.16 average a year ago, according to
the American Automobile Association.
The spike has squeezed household budgets and changed how people shop.
Consumers are pulling back on discretionary spending: Foot traffic data
from Placer.ai shows visits to discretionary retailers declined year
over year for the fourth consecutive week as of the week of May 11,
while visits to non-discretionary retailers rose for the fourth straight
week. Shoppers are gravitating toward warehouse clubs, superstores and
off-price chains instead.
That sets up a potentially favorable moment for Amazon. The
company has made same-day and ultrafast delivery a central priority in
recent years, and it has leaned heavily into grocery as a growth
category. Analysts say those investments could now pay off.
digiday.com
Walmart marks millionth drone delivery
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OPERATION HAMMER TIME
Martin County, FL: Surveillance, phone data helped crack retail theft
ring that hit hardware stores
The Martin County Sheriff's Office is holding a news conference Tuesday
on three people who are charged in an organized retail theft scheme that
targeted multiple hardware stores across Florida. Three South Florida
men accused of taking part in a statewide burglary ring that targeted
hardware and supply stores were identified through surveillance video,
license plate readers, cellphone data, Home Depot records and evidence
recovered during search warrants, according to newly obtained
probable-cause affidavits. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office said the
investigation, dubbed “Operation Hammertime,” focused on a crew accused
of smash-and-grab burglaries at businesses across Florida between
December 2025 and April 2026. Johnny Batista, 19, Roberto
Hernandez-Castro, 39, and Roberto Carlos Aldana Ferrera, 31, are charged
in connection with the case. Batista was being held in the Palm Beach
County Jail as of the sheriff’s office update. Aldana Ferrera was facing
charges in Georgia and was expected to be extradited to Florida.
Hernandez-Castro remained at large on an active arrest warrant. Last
week, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said, "This group of
criminals carefully orchestrated thefts across at least 13 counties to
turn over illicit proceeds as quickly as possible."
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New York, NY: Update: Model allegedly behind $1M SoHo designer heist
dons $6K outfit while denying charges
A 21-year-old fashion model donned a nearly $6,000 runway-ready designer
gettup into court on Tuesday to deny charges he carried out a $1 million
heist of a high-end boutique in SoHo. Abdallah Diaby strutted his way
through Manhattan Supreme Court sporting a slew of John Varvatos
necklaces that — according to a store rep — retail for a combined total
of $3,174. On top of his heavy neck load, Diaby wore $775 Saint Laurent
high-top sneakers, $1,500 yellow Balmain biker jeans and a green, plaid
Lacoste dress shirt to his arraignment, where he pleaded not guilty to
criminal possession of stolen property and other charges. Diaby, a Bronx
native, was arrested on Feb.19 after security camera footage linked him
to a four-person heist during the early morning hours on Dec.1, 2025
inside Spring Street’s 4Gseller designer boutique, Manhattan prosecutors
said.
nypost.com
Clayton, MO: $19K in stolen cosmetics linked to Chesterfield theft ring
Police say a woman tied to a large retail theft ring was caught in
Chesterfield with nearly $19,000 worth of stolen cosmetics. Ionela A.
Chiciu Nistor is facing a felony charge for organized retail theft
involving more than $10,000, according to documents filed in St. Louis
County Circuit Court. Investigators say this all happened around May 27
and 28, when she allegedly had more than 1,400 stolen cosmetic items and
planned to resell them. Products from big name brands like e.l.f.,
Maybelline, L’Oréal and Milani, were all taken from Walgreens stores.
According to a probable cause statement from the Chesterfield Police
Department, officers were already watching a vehicle linked to a
separate organized retail theft case out of the Kansas City area. That
car was spotted at the St. Louis Premium Outlets in Chesterfield. While
officers were keeping an eye on it, they say another theft happened at a
cosmetics store inside the outlet mall, with more than $1,200 in perfume
and cologne taken. The suspects were described as two women.
fox2now.com
Flagler County, FL: From lawn care to home décor: Deputies say man
helped himself at Lowe's
A Palm Coast man was arrested after deputies say he stole more than
$4,100 worth of merchandise from Lowe’s during a series of shoplifting
incidents in May. Deputies responded to the Palm Coast store after the
asset protection team reported several delayed theft cases involving a
possible suspect. Working with store employees and reviewing
surveillance footage, deputies identified the suspect as the man
allegedly responsible for three separate thefts.
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Shootings & Deaths
Cincinnati, OH: Woman dead after stabbing at Skyline Chili in Norwood; suspect
in custody
One person has died after a stabbing at a Skyline Chili restaurant in Norwood on
Tuesday afternoon. Norwood Police said the stabbing happened in the 4500 block
of Montgomery Road, around 12:30 p.m. Police said officers found a woman who had
been stabbed when they responded. She was rushed to a nearby hospital, where she
died. Investigators haven’t released the name or age of the victim. It’s not
known if the victim was an employee of the restaurant. One person was taken into
custody near the scene and police believe the stabbing was an isolated incident.
The suspect hasn't been identified. The Norwood Police Department is continuing
to investigate what led to the stabbing.
wlwt.com
Dallas, TX: North Oak Cliff shooting leaves 1 dead outside convenience store
A man was shot and killed outside a North Oak Cliff convenience store just after
3:30 a.m. A group in a white car fled the scene after an altercation with the
victim, and no arrests have been made. The victim's identity has not been
released, and police are still searching for a motive and the shooter.
fox4news.com
Columbia, SC: Update: Jury finds South Carolina store owner not guilty in fatal
shooting of Black teen
Rick Chow was found not guilty of the murder of a 14-year-old Black child after
shooting him in the back. Rick Chow, a gas station owner, thought the
14-year-old boy had shoplifted four bottles of water at his Xpress Mart Shell
station in Columbia in May 2023, authorities said. Prosecutors said Chow thought
the teen stole the four bottles of water and shot in anger. Chow’s defense says
he only shot to defend his son after the teen pointed a gun at him.
livenowfox.com
New York, NY: Man shot in Homecrest; police investigate outside nearby sneaker
store
Atlanta, GA: Bystander shot during exchange of gunfire between 2 groups
Robberies, Incidents & Thefts
Hialeah, FL: Woman forged checks to steal $46K from Hialeah jewelry store where
she worked, cops say
A woman was arrested after police said she used dozens of forged checks to steal
nearly $50,000 from the Hialeah jewelry store where she worked for a month.
Geydis Cabrera, 39, was arrested Monday on charges including third-degree grand
theft, uttering a forged instrument, and organized fraud, an arrest report said.
According to the report, the owner of Casa Joyero Miami, a jewelry store on West
49th Street, contacted police in February to report that Cabrera, a store sales
representative from October 2025 through November 2025, had forged dozens of
checks. The owner said Cabrera was compensated on a commission basis and had
been issued a single check for $800, but when the owner reviewed bank
records, she said she found around 90 additional checks that she didn't
authorize, the report said.
nbcmiami.com
Indianapolis, IN: Man sentenced to 19 years for 2025 robbery of Ace Hardware
store
Edwardsville, IL: Cottage Hills woman charged after alleged Alton Target theft,
police chase
Brantford, ON, Canada: Brantford Police investigate armed robbery at Lynden Park
Mall jewelry store
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C-Store – Carthage, MO
– Robbery
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C-Store – Acadia
Parish, LA – Armed Robbery
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C-Store- San Antonio,
TX – Armed Robbery
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C-Store – Augusta, GA
– Robbery
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C-Store – Amarillo, TX
– Burglary
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Cellphone – Eastman,
GA – Burglary
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Grocery – Austin, TX –
Burglary
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Hardware – Martin
County, FL – Burglary
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Jewelry – Henderson, NV – Robbery
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Jewelry – Big Rapids,
MI - Burglary
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Liquor – Memphis, TN –
Robbery
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Restaurant – Fairfax,
VA – Armed Robbery
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Restaurant – Chicago,
IL – Burglary
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Restaurant –
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• 8 robberies
• 6 burglaries
• 0 shooting
• 0 killed |
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