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The Retail Impact
Using AI to Fight Retail Crime
Exploring Ways to Stop Crime on the Spot
Using AI and analytics help
retailers deter and discover internal and external loss.
Internal theft, external theft, fraud, vendor delivery errors and
other losses all chip away at a convenience store's bottom line and
profit margins. However, thanks to continued advancements in
technology, including the expansion of AI, c-store retailers are finding
new ways to curb crime and loss — both in-store and digitally.
While employee theft remains the top offender when it comes to loss
in all retail markets, there are other contributing factors such as
inventory errors, operational inefficiencies and organized crime,
according to the "2026 Total Retail Loss Benchmark Report" from Appriss
Retail.
"Employee theft is the No. 1 contributor to
c-store shrink, so good exception analytics to look at
transactions and employee behavior comingled with inventory analytics
can give a full picture," said Pedro Ramos, chief revenue officer at
Appriss Retail, a loss prevention vendor based in Irvine, Calif.
"Retailers need to open the lens and look at the business in total when
it comes to loss prevention, and then use analytics to pinpoint the top
shrink opportunities and apply solutions to solve them."
Areas to consider include foodservice supplies, inventory,
direct-store delivery, lottery, fuel pump manipulation, employee theft
and shoplifting. C-store operators should start with the data they
have to uncover where they need to focus their attention most, he
advised.
Thanks to AI, convenience and fuel retailers can take loss prevention
to a whole new level with analytics, exception-based reporting, and
AI cameras and software that are able to watch and flag incidents and
alert the store manager in real time.
"It's all about AI," said Sud Bhatija, cofounder and CEO of San
Francisco-based Spot.ai, an AI camera system and video surveillance
platform. "The cameras were always there capturing information, but they
often went unwatched unless someone went through all the footage. Now,
you can have an AI security guard watching with proactive, real-time
alerts and active deterrents in the moment."
Looking to maximize insights and create visibility on a minimal budget,
today's c-store owners are turning to automation, "whether that's
smart cameras, vision activated alarms, or software that can review your
existing systems and create new value via data utilization," said
Kelsey Blackmon, vice president of marketing and technology at Blackmon
Oil Co. in Glenwood, Ark., which operates nine Blackmon Convenience
stores.
csnews.com
Retail Crime Grows More Organized
Why retail crime is no longer just shoplifting
Digital Content Editor, Eve Goode
speaks exclusively with Mark Gleeson, Auror Vice
President of United Kingdom and Europe about the ongoing changes
in retail crime.
How has retail crime changed over the last ten
years?
Retail crime has evolved significantly over the last decade in both the
nature of the crime itself, but also our understanding of the problem.
We’ve seen retail crime shift from covert to overt.
Globally, there was a post-COVID shift in behaviour by offenders to
become more aggressive, and that’s what we’re seeing in the numbers –
physical assault increased by 12% last year in the UK, while weapon use
rose by 8% and these are on top of record highs.
Certainly, it’s always been high volume, but at the same time, we know
it’s been significantly underreported by retail colleagues. Now, through
reporting platforms like Auror, retailers are part of a network, all
singing from the same song sheet by capturing this information in the
same way.
What it has revealed is the organised and widespread nature of the
issue: the top 10% of offenders are responsible for 70% of the crime
in UK retail stores.
What challenges does high-volume retail crime
create for stretched police forces?
Retail crime is one of the highest-volume crime types facing police in
the UK, and indeed globally. Crimes witnessed by a retail worker can
appear like a one-off, and historically, they might record that
information on the store’s spreadsheet or database and report it to the
police as a single event.
If every store is reporting events as one-off events, then the offender
can thrive in anonymity, relying on retailers all recording crime
differently.
Digital collaboration through Auror structures the retailer’s
information to support high-quality reporting of relevant information.
This has been so effective for UK police forces – in fact, London
police have reported more than a 50% jump on their average rate of
charges, convictions and arrests from Auror reports, while Devon and
Cornwall Police processed reports 47 hours faster using Auror.
securityjournaluk.com
Retail Crime Blind Spot?
Retail theft in Canada is now a data integrity crisis—and retailers are
missing the biggest risk
Retail theft has become a national issue in Canada, with provinces
and major retailers pushing for tougher enforcement and new loss
prevention measures this year. But there is a blind spot in the
response.
Most retailers are investing in guards, cameras and policy changes
while ignoring the systems that actually track inventory and
transactions in real time. The weakest point is often the mobile devices
used on the floor.
What’s not being discussed:
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Inventory data is
only as reliable as the devices capturing it
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Misconfigured or
shared devices create gaps in audit trails
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Loss prevention
strategies fail when frontline tech is not controlled
Shash Anand, SVP of Product Strategy at SOTI,
discusses the issue with Retail Insider.
Question: How is retail theft increasingly
becoming a data integrity issue rather than just a security or crime
problem?
Answer: Retail shrinkage isn’t just about products walking out
the door; it’s about retailers losing visibility into their own
operations. Historically, theft was viewed strictly through the lens
of physical security. Today, it’s a data integrity crisis. Every stolen
item creates a phantom inventory ripple effect. If your data says a
product is on the shelf when it’s actually been stolen, your automated
systems won’t reorder it. That leads to stockouts, broken supply chains,
and frustrated customers.
This is a massive vulnerability when consumer expectations are at an
all-time high. SOTI’s research shows that 85% of Canadian consumers
want to track their orders end-to-end, and 39% shop online specifically
for better product availability. If your frontline data is compromised
by theft, you cannot meet those digital expectations.
The real damage of retail theft isn’t just the cost of the missing
product; it’s the broken data that stops the next product from being
ordered.
retail-insider.com
Federal ORC Push Gains New Supporters
Michigan lawmakers join push to cut cargo theft, gift card scams
Washington — In a rare show of bipartisanship, Congress is working
toward a measure to boost law enforcement efforts against cargo theft,
gift card fraud and other retail crimes — issues of particular
importance to states like Michigan that serve as supply chain hubs with
busy international crossings.
"For Meijer, just like most retailers, this has really been a
challenge," said Paul Jaeckle, vice president
of asset protection at the Michigan-based grocery giant.
"We've been working pretty hard to combat this from a lot of different
angles, everything from return fraud to traditional shoplifting, and
then ultimately organized retail crime."
detroitnews.com
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Chicago homicides in 2026: 197 people slain. How that compares with
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Small Disruptions, Big Impact
The Hidden Cost of Retail
Disruptions
 By
the D&D Daily staff
Retail organizations spend significant time preparing for major events
such as severe weather, cyber incidents, supply chain delays and labor
shortages. Yet many operational disruptions that impact stores occur
on a much smaller scale and often receive far less attention.
A delayed delivery, a malfunctioning point-of-sale system, a staffing
shortage during peak hours or a temporary technology outage may not
generate headlines, but each can create challenges that affect daily
operations.
From a loss prevention perspective, disruptions can increase risk in
several ways. Associates may be forced to rely on manual processes,
managers may have less visibility into store activity and established
controls may be adjusted to keep operations moving. While these
changes are often necessary, they can also create opportunities for
errors, inventory discrepancies and procedural breakdowns.
The issue is not that disruptions occur. Every retailer experiences
unexpected challenges. The difference often lies in how prepared
organizations are to respond when normal routines are interrupted.
Many retailers have invested heavily in business continuity planning,
but effective preparation extends beyond large-scale emergencies.
Smaller operational disruptions can happen far more frequently and may
cumulatively have a significant impact on inventory accuracy, customer
service and profitability.
Cross-functional communication plays an important role during these
situations. Operations, information technology, supply chain, human
resources and loss prevention teams all contribute to maintaining
stability when unexpected issues arise. Clear escalation procedures and
defined responsibilities can help stores adapt while preserving key
controls.
Training is equally important. Associates and managers who
understand how to operate during temporary disruptions are often better
equipped to maintain compliance with company procedures and identify
potential issues before they become larger problems.
As retail environments become increasingly dependent on technology and
interconnected systems, resilience is becoming a competitive
advantage. Organizations that can quickly adapt to disruptions while
maintaining operational discipline are often better positioned to
protect both the customer experience and the bottom line.
While major incidents will always command attention, retailers should
not overlook the smaller disruptions that occur every day. In many
cases, the ability to manage these routine challenges effectively can
have a meaningful impact on overall performance.
Tariff Rollback Sparks Retail Price
War
The Great Tariff Rollback: How Invalidated Import Duties Are Sparking a
Retail Price War
A massive shift is quietly reshaping the American retail landscape,
triggering a high-stakes race to lower shelf prices and win over
inflation-weary shoppers. Following a landmark U.S. Supreme Court
ruling earlier this year, billions of dollars in federal tariff refunds
are flowing back into corporate coffers. Instead of pocketing the cash
to boost bottom lines or reward shareholders, some of the nation’s
largest retailers are weaponizing these unexpected windfalls to launch
broad-based price reductions.
The strategy represents a dramatic turning point in global supply
chain economics. For years, import duties acted as a direct tax on
retail operations, squeezing margins and forcing companies to pass
elevated costs down to the checkout counter. Now, as the federal
government unwinds these collections on a massive scale, the mechanics
of international trade are flowing in reverse. From membership warehouse
clubs to national cosmetics brands, corporate leaders are discovering
that returning tariff money to the consumer is not just a gesture of
goodwill—it is a critical defensive maneuver in a tightening retail
economy.
Among the warehouse club giants, BJ’s Wholesale Club has emerged as
one of the most aggressive early movers, leveraging its tariff refunds
to expand its competitive moat. During an investor call, BJ’s
President and CEO Bob Eddy revealed that the company has systematically
directed its government rebates into direct store price reductions,
effectively lowering overall retail prices across its clubs by
approximately half a percentage point.
southfloridareporter.com
The Modern Store 'Ecosystem'
Inside the Push to Rewrite the Rules of Physical Retail
The modern store is no longer just a place to buy things. It is an
ecosystem, a canvas and increasingly, an active participant in a
data-driven dialogue with the consumer. As retailers scramble to
give shoppers a reason to leave their screens, the industry is
witnessing an aggressive push toward experiential spaces that merge the
sensory weight of physical design with the real-time agility of digital
media.
At the forefront of this structural evolution is Duggal Visual
Solutions. At the NRF 2026 retail convention, the company took the wraps
off its newest weapon for high-end brand marketing: transparent OLED (TOLED)
displays. By placing digital motion graphics on see-through glass right
in front of physical merchandise, the technology fundamentally alters
how a brand tells a story at the shelf edge. It transforms the
product into a focal point while bathing it in dynamic, real-time data
and narrative.
For retail executives, this is not just a cosmetic upgrade, but
represents a paradigm shift.
“Retailers are treating their physical spaces as intelligent,
measurable media channels,” Terry Monday, chief strategy officer at
Duggal, told Sourcing Journal. “Every surface has the potential to tell
a story and respond to the customer in real time.”
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AI Strengthens Retail Cyber Defenses
AI's Growing Role in Fighting Retail Cybercrime
By
the D&D Daily staff
As retailers continue to expand digital operations, cybercrime remains a
growing concern across the industry. From phishing attacks and
credential theft to ransomware and payment fraud, the threats facing
retailers have become increasingly sophisticated. In response, many
organizations are turning to artificial intelligence as an important
tool in their cybersecurity strategies.
Retail environments generate enormous volumes of data every day.
Transactions, employee logins, inventory movements, customer
interactions and network activity all create digital footprints that can
be difficult for security teams to monitor manually. AI-powered
systems can analyze these large datasets in real time, helping
identify unusual patterns or behaviors that may indicate potential cyber
threats.
One of AI's primary advantages is its ability to detect anomalies.
For example, a system may recognize when a user account suddenly
attempts to access sensitive information from an unfamiliar location or
when network activity differs significantly from normal operating
patterns. These alerts can help security teams investigate suspicious
activity before a breach occurs.
AI is also being used to strengthen defenses against phishing attacks,
which remain one of the most common entry points for cybercriminals.
Advanced email security tools can analyze message content, sender
behavior and other indicators to identify potentially malicious
communications before they reach employees.
At the same time, cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging AI
themselves. Fraudulent emails, social engineering attempts and
malware campaigns are becoming more convincing and more difficult to
detect. This ongoing evolution has created what many cybersecurity
professionals describe as an AI arms race between defenders and
attackers.
While AI is not a replacement for sound cybersecurity practices,
employee training or experienced security teams, it is becoming an
increasingly valuable force multiplier. As threats continue to
evolve, retailers are likely to rely more heavily on AI-driven tools to
improve visibility, accelerate threat detection and strengthen overall
cyber resilience.
In a retail environment where cyber incidents can disrupt operations,
expose sensitive data and damage customer trust, AI is emerging as
another important layer of defense.
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Cyber Risks Threaten Brand Trust
Retail’s most valuable asset isn’t inventory, it’s trust
When a cyberattack disrupts a retailer’s supply chain, the damage
extends well beyond delayed shipments and lost revenue. For brands
that have spent decades—or even centuries—cultivating a reputation for
quality, a breach can undermine something far harder to restore:
customer trust.
That risk is growing. Cyberattacks against supply chains have
increased fourfold in just the past five years, according to the
2026 X-Force Threat Intelligence Index.
“If you’re Hermès or Louis Vuitton, your history goes back centuries,”
IBM’s Elaine Parr, Senior Partner and Consumer Products and Retail
Industries Leader for the EMEA region, said in an interview with IBM
Think. “They pride themselves on 100% perfection.”
A security breach, Parr said, can affect the entire value chain, from
logistics to manufacturing to the customer experience.
Which is not to say that luxury retailers shun the latest technology—in
recent years, it’s been quite the opposite in fact. “They embrace [new
technologies such as AI] so they can get to the ‘good stuff’ quicker,”
Parr said—namely, the artisanal steps requiring the deep human expertise
of perfumers, winemakers and high fashion designers. Plus, she said, “Trust
isn’t just in the heritage and provenance of the brand. There are areas
of trust as you go down the enterprise.”
And good tech, she said, enhances that trust. For example, many IBM
clients, such as alcoholic beverage companies, “have super-complicated
international tax models,” she said, with the result that “it’s very
easy to make a mistake on tax reporting.” The latest AI tools are
designed to flag tax and compliance irregularities. “The ability to
close the books quickly and accurately is part of the investor’s trust
in an organization, as is having a secure system,” she said.
ibm.com
The Global Fight Against Cybercrime
Interpol, Europol renew agreement to combat hackers and other criminals
Experts say international
partnerships are key to taking down sprawling cybercriminal operations.
INTERPOL and Europol have agreed on new “operational priorities” for
their continuing collaboration on cybersecurity and other global threats,
the two organizations said on Monday.
“The renewed framework strengthens coordination across a range of crime
areas, including organised crime, cybercrime, economic and financial
crime, and counter-terrorism,” Europol said in a statement.
“Developed jointly by operational experts from both organisations, the
priorities are designed to support a more proactive and coordinated
response to criminal networks operating across borders.”
Top officials from both groups signed the agreement at an INTERPOL
conference in Toledo, Spain, in May.
The international law enforcement organizations did not release the text
of the new framework, but their 2001 agreement addresses procedures for
exchanging liaison officers, sharing intelligence and other matters.
cybersecuritydive.com
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Don't Get Fooled During Prime Day
Shopping
BBB warns of online shopping scams ahead of Amazon Prime Day
Better Business Bureau says Amazon
is most impersonated company by scammers
he Better Business Bureau is warning consumers of online shopping scams
as Amazon Prime Days are underway. Online shopping scams surge
whenever major sales events like Black Friday or Amazon Prime Day roll
around. According to the BBB, Amazon is the most impersonated
company by scammers.
90% of victims lost money
“The Better Business Bureau Scam Tracker report in 2025, a third of the
reports that came in related to online shopping, and 90% of those
people lost money to them,” said Heather Clary, community and media
relations coordinator for the BBB Greater Kentucky Region. “So all the
more reason to use caution and be sure you are on a legitimate website
before handing over that financial information and your personal
information as well.”
Watch for fraudulent ads, unsolicited messages
Fraudulent social media advertisements are a common scam the BBB is
receiving reports on. Tips to keep in mind include not paying with
gift cards, wire transfers or payment apps, especially for unfamiliar
websites, and being skeptical of deals that seem too good to be true.
“Be sure to watch out for things like unsolicited text and e-mail
messages that may claim to be from Amazon that you don’t usually see
things claiming there’s a problem with delivery, a problem with the
payment method, a problem with your order, or a confirmation,” Clary
said.
The BBB recommends using a credit card for online purchases to
provide more ways to dispute your card if the purchase was a scam.
The BBB also warns consumers of porch pirates stealing packages once
they are delivered to doorsteps. The BBB recommends having a game plan
to collect delivered packages quickly.
If you would like to report a scam visit:
https://www.bbb.org/scamtracker.
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Salt Lake City, UT: Man federally charged for robbing Sugar House phone
store, threatening employee at gunpoint
The man accused of robbing an AT&T store in Salt Lake City at gunpoint
and stealing nearly $29,000 of product is now facing federal charges for
the alleged crime. Tamim Ghulam Sarwar, 29, has been federally indicted
on one count of interference with commerce by robbery, one count of
possession of a firearm and ammunition while subject to a protective
order, and one count of possession of methamphetamine. Initially, in
March, Sarwar was charged in Third District Court with aggravated
robbery, a first-degree felony, and prohibited dangerous weapon conduct,
a third-degree felony. Now that federal charges have been filed, that
case was dismissed without prejudice. Sarwar’s initial appearance in
federal court has been set for Wednesday at 2:30 p.m.
abc4.com
Carlsbad, CA: Carlsbad Police Arrest Two Suspects for Organized Retail
Theft Involving Multiple Businesses
Carlsbad Police Department officers recently arrested two suspects
connected to multiple retail thefts following an investigation by the
department’s Crime Suppression Team (CST). The investigation began after
approximately $3,500 worth of merchandise was stolen from an ALO Yoga
store. CST Officer Wainie utilized investigative leads to identify the
suspect vehicle and link the individuals to additional thefts at several
businesses throughout the city of Carlsbad. Later that same evening,
Officer Leyva located the suspect vehicle parked at a different shopping
center, where officers believed the suspects were targeting additional
retailers. Officers detained the suspects at the scene and recovered
stolen merchandise belonging to ALO Yoga, North Face, Nike, Marshalls,
and Victoria’s Secret. Investigators determined that the suspects had
changed their clothing multiple times throughout the day in an apparent
effort to avoid detection by store personnel and law enforcement. The
two suspects were taken into custody and booked on charges related to
burglary and organized retail theft.
crimevoice.com
Police arrest two for organized retail grand theft
A report of a possible commercial burglary in progress resulted in the
arrest of two suspects and the recovery of stolen merchandise connected
to an organized retail theft operation. On June 21, 2026, Officer
Robledo, Sergeant Leland, Detective Garcia and Sergeant Anderson
responded to a report of suspicious circumstances at Ulta Beauty,
located on 1200 block of East Park Street in Hollister. Store employees
reported that two individuals suspected of committing a theft earlier
that day at the Ulta Beauty store in Gilroy were currently inside the
Hollister location. As officers quickly coordinated their response,
Leland obtained information indicating that one of the suspects had
exited the store without paying for multiple fragrance bottles and was
seen entering a white Toyota Prius. Sergeant Leland located the vehicle
as it was leaving the shopping center and conducted a traffic stop on
Highway 25 near Tres Pinos Road.
benitolink.com
Chicago, IL: Lululemon theft: GPS trackers bust man accused of stealing
over $3K in merch
Investigators tracked about $3,300 worth of stolen Lululemon merchandise
using GPS devices hidden in some of the items after a theft on Chicago's
Magnificent Mile. Authorities stopped a vehicle near 79th and Halsted
streets and recovered the stolen merchandise, leading to the arrest of
22-year-old Tavieon Holman. Holman was charged with felony retail theft
and remains in custody due to outstanding Kane County warrants for
burglary and escape.
fox32chicago.com
Rancho Cucamonga, CA: Operation Smash & Grab Targets Retail Theft
Between June 6, 2026, and June 20, 2026, multiple law enforcement
agencies conducted a targeted retail theft operation, designated
Operation Smash & Grab, within the shopping corridors of Rancho
Cucamonga. The participating agencies included the San Bernardino County
Sheriff’s Department Gangs/Narcotics Division, the Rancho Cucamonga
Station, the San Bernardino County Probation Department, Homeland
Security Investigations, the California Highway Patrol, and the San
Bernardino Police Department. During the two-week operation,
investigators made three misdemeanor arrests and four felony arrests.
Law enforcement personnel also recovered stolen property valued at
$1,597.
crimevoice.com
Kettering, OH: Woman pleads guilty to organized retail theft in Ohio
Jacqueline Tackett pleaded guilty to a count of organized retail theft
on June 18. As part of her guilty plea, Tackett must pay restitution of
$2,033.77 to Meijer. News Center 7 previously reported that Tackett was
one of five people arrested by the Tactical Crime Suppression Unit (TCSU)
Organized Retail Crime Task Force in December 2025. Authorities said she
was the getaway driver for Seth Davidson, who is accused of stealing
over $7,500 of merchandise from businesses around Ohio. This task force
was established under the Ohio Organized Crime Investigations Commission
and is led by the Kettering Police Department.
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Shootings & Deaths
Columbus, GA: Suspect linked to Columbus Dollar General homicide is dead
Officer and K9 unit shot. Columbus Police Chief Stoney Mathis said an
officer-involved shooting has occurred on Baker Plaza Drive that’s connected to
a homicide Tuesday morning at a Dollar General in Columbus. Mathis said the
suspect linked to the homicide is dead. A woman was fatally shot at a Dollar
General off Victory Drive in Columbus. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is
leading the investigation, Mathis said. CPD public information officer Brittany
Santiago said officers were called to the scene on Baker Plaza Drive around
12:55 p.m. An officer and a K9 unit have been struck by gunfire, according to
Mathis. The officer injured in the shooting was not the K9’s handler, he said.
Mathis said the K9 is being airlifted to Auburn. The officer is expected to be
OK. A scene on Macon Road and Reese Road is connected to the incident for the
helicopter to airlift the K9 to Auburn, according to Santiago. Muscogee County
Coroner Buddy Bryan identified the victim of the homicide at Dollar General
as Alexis Hill, 44, who was a cashier at the store. Bryan said a man came in
to buy hamburger buns that rang up as $1.58 and handed Hill $2 crumbled up. As
Hill went to straighten the bills to put them in the drawer, the suspect stepped
to his right and shot her in the head, according to Bryan. Hill was pronounced
dead at the scene at 10:46 a.m. by Deputy Coroner Dustin Harrelson, according to
Bryan.
ledger-enquirer.com
Santa Fe, NM: Santa Fe Place Mall shooting suspect turns himself in; police work
to identify second suspect
Police have arrested one of the suspects accused of a shooting at the Santa Fe
Place Mall, which left one person injured over the weekend. Santa Fe police said
that two suspects, one identified as 17-year-old Cesar Deras, and a male victim,
got into a confrontation. At one point, the victim was shot in the shin. Police
said that Deras and the other suspect fled on foot. On Tuesday, police said
officers arrested Deras around 1 a.m. He had an arrest warrant for aggravated
battery with a deadly weapon, unlawful possession of a handgun, and negligent
use of a deadly weapon. Police said Deras called the Regional Emergency
Communications Center and said he wanted to turn himself in.
krqe.com
Augusta, GA: Man charged with Reckless Conduct after shooting incident at
Augusta Mall
A local man is facing charges after a shooting incident at the Augusta Mall.
21-year-old Kevon Thomas of Wrens was arrested Friday and charged with Reckless
Conduct. The shooting incident happened in the parking lot of the Augusta Mall
located on Wrightsboro Road. Thomas reportedly told investigators he was meeting
someone in the parking lot to sell a pair of Air Jordan 4 sneakers. He said that
the buyer was in the passenger seat of another vehicle, with another person in
the driver seat. Once he handed the shoes to the buyer, he was asked if they
were authentic. Thomas said that, while he was discussing the shoes, the vehicle
sped off. Thomas then drew his gun and fired three shots at the vehicle. Thomas
then called the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office to report the incident.
wjbf.com
West Palm Beach, FL: Update: West Palm man gets 2 Life sentences for this crime
inside a Taco Bell
A man who shot two Taco Bell employees and tried to kill a third will spend the
rest of his life in prison. Prosecutors said Chevarus Stewart, 38, rode his bike
to the Taco Bell on 45th Street in West Palm Beach to confront an employee who,
for the last eight months, was romantically involved with his girlfriend. Within
10 seconds of arriving, he walked behind the front counter, drew a gun and began
to shoot. A jury convicted Stewart of attempted murder and armed burglary on May
28. Circuit Judge Sherri Collins ignored his family’s request for mercy during a
June 22 hearing and sentenced him to two consecutive life terms instead.
palmbeachpost.com
Robberies, Incidents & Thefts
Las Cruces, NM: DOJ: Man Sentenced to 18 months For Robbery at Lowes
A Las Cruces man was sentence to 18 months in prison for stealing merchandise
from a Lowe’s store and threatening an employee with a firearm when confronted.
There is no parole in the federal system. According to court documents, on Jan.
24, 2025, Saul Gonzalez, 36, stole several pairs of work gloves from a Lowe’s
Home Improvement store in Las Cruces, New Mexico. After store employees
confronted him about the unpaid merchandise, Gonzalez brandished a
derringer-style firearm, causing an employee to fear for their safety. Gonzalez
then left the store with the stolen items and fled in a white Dodge van
accompanied by a female associate.
ladailypost.com
Beaver County, PA: Delivery driver disrupts armed robbery at Pa. smoke shop,
asks suspect about his mask
An employee at an Ambridge dispensary is speaking out after three masked men
robbed the business at gunpoint in broad daylight. Surveillance video from The
Only Fire Dispensary’s Ambridge location shows three men entering the store and
eventually drawing their guns at an employee and a customer inside. “It was
truly an interesting experience,” employee Nicodemus Sabo said.
wpxi.com
Winston-Salem, NC: Police arrest 2 suspects in February C-Store Armed Robbery
spree
Milwaukie, WI: Record store seeks help identifying $5,000 burglary suspect
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Grocery – Coral
Springs, FL – Robbery
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Hotel – Aiken, SC –
Armed Robbery
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Music – Milwaukee, WI
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Restaurant –
Spotsylvania, VA – Burglary
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Restaurant – New
Orleans, LA – Burglary
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Restaurant – Topeka,
KS – Burglary |
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Daily Totals:
• 5 robberies
• 7 burglaries
• 1 shooting
• 0 killed |
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