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ALTO's Impact on Retail Crime Accountability in San Francisco

On July 9, 2024, a department store in San Francisco experienced a theft carried out by a prolific repeat offender known for targeting local retailers. Thanks to a prompt incident report, the individual was apprehended the same day of the incident

This case underscores the vital role ALTO plays in the legal process, ensuring accountability every step of the way. By leveraging expertise and an extensive network of legal professionals, ALTO facilitated a seamless progression through multiple court hearings, ultimately leading to a resolution.

After Apprehension: Case Milestones

Once the offender was taken into custody, ALTO’s legal team submitted evidence, coordinated with the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office, and maintained clear communication between store personnel, law enforcement, and prosecutors. Our local team supported both the DA’s and the store team throughout the entire process, from the initial hearing to the sentencing, addressing critical gaps that could have otherwise led to case dismissal.

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California Leaders Applaud ORC Investment
State investment helps prevent and prosecute organized retail crime
Last month, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the results from $267 million in grants to 55 communities to hire more police and secure more felony charges against suspects. Proposed by the Governor and distributed by the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC), program participants collected data on arrests, referrals, charges, convictions, and sentencing related to organized retail crime. From October 2023 to December 2024, 88% of the 373 organized retail theft convictions were felonies.

The funding is split between two grant programs with unique applicants for each. The prevention program grantees compile arrest and referral data, while prosecution grant participants record charges, convictions, and sentencing. Future reporting may include updates on charges, convictions, and sentencing as individuals move through the criminal justice system.

Here is a snapshot of what leaders are saying across the state:

Local elected officials

Mayor Mark Armstrong, City of San Ramon: “As of March 30, 2025, San Ramon’s Organized Retail Theft (ORT) Suppression Team has investigated 264 incidents of ORT crimes and made 119 arrests. They have referred 137 cases to Contra Costa County District Attorney for review, and participated in 6 multi-agency special operations. They have recovered more than $196,000 in stolen goods. The team has made a significant impact for major retailers like Ulta Beauty, Sephora, Target, Home Depot and Safeway. Ulta Beauty recently reported that 30% of all of their organized retail theft cases in northern California were solved or closed by the San Ramon ORT team.”

Mayor Daniel Lurie, City of San Francisco: “People deserve to both feel safe and be safe in our city. Our administration is working every day to support our local businesses and energize our commercial corridors, and support from our state partners is critical to doing that work downtown and in communities across the city. Thank you to Governor Newsom for investing in the safety of San Franciscans.”

Law enforcement leaders

William “Bill” Scott, San Francisco Police Chief: “The City and County of San Francisco was facing an epidemic of organized retail theft and motor vehicle accessory theft. The grant has enabled us to utilize tools like automated license plate reader cameras in strategic areas, a surge of retail theft blitz operations with increased staffing, and better coordination with other law enforcement agencies, as well as the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office. The support has greatly enhanced our ability to reduce theft related crimes and has been critical to our success.”

Denton Carlson, San Ramon Chief of Police: “Organized retail theft goes beyond the financial loss for retailers. It impacts the quality of life in our community and is linked to criminal activities like drug trafficking and other illegal operations. This grant has allowed the San Ramon Police Department to strengthen our ability to combat Organized Retail Theft through state-of-the-art technological tools and the initiation of a suppression team, dramatically improving our collaborative efforts with local retailers and other law enforcement organizations. This behavior will not be tolerated in our community or by our organization, and this grant provided and continues to provide the resources the San Ramon Police Department needed to see that through.” gov.ca.gov

 
SNAP Fraud Impacting Retailers
Thieves stole $21 million between October 2022 and December 2024.

Illinois retailer accuses fraudsters of targeting store using stolen numbers from across country
Since the beginning of 2025, several people have reported their SNAP benefit cards were used to buy items at a small Lombard retailer in online reviews on Yelp and Google. Now, the owner of Alsham Supermarket and Bakery is speaking to the CBS News Chicago Investigators to clear his name and rebuild his reputation.

Earlier this year, we reported on the extent of SNAP fraud on Illinois recipients. Thieves stole $21 million between October 2022 and December 2024. This was money that families could use to feed themselves and their children. Most of that money was also reimbursed, meaning taxpayers paid twice.

In Texas, between May 31, 2023, and Sept. 30, 2024 — the last date for which federal data is available — more than $14 million in stolen benefits had been replaced. Texas Health and Human Services oversees the Lone Star Card, which is that state's EBT card used for SNAP purchases. The agency said it reimbursed the last approved claim from 2024 in March 2025.

Benefits stolen nationwide after Dec. 20, 2024, are no longer being reimbursed, but the fraud continues. People from across the country began complaining in online reviews this year about their SNAP benefits being stolen "$367," "$290.76," "These people left me with $1.21 in my account!!!"

The complaints came from across the country including Pennsylvania, Colorado and Texas. But they had more in common than just mysteriously missing money. They all reported their EBT card numbers were fraudulently used at the same store: Alsham Supermarket and Bakery in Lombard, Illinois. cbsnews.com


'Retail Crime Workshop' in Nevada
Northern Nevada Organized Retail Crime Association hosts first 'Retail Crime Workshop' in Reno
The Northern Nevada chapter of the Nevada Organized Retail Crime Association (ORCA) is set to hold its inaugural training workshop on Friday, May 9, beginning at 9:00 a.m.

The event will take place at the Regional Public Safety Training Center, located at 5190 Spectrum Blvd. in Reno. This workshop will introduce the Northern Nevada ORCA chapter to professionals in loss prevention and asset protection.

The session will focus on how to effectively develop and investigate cases that result in prosecution. Attendees will hear presentations from local law enforcement, district attorneys, and retail industry representatives.

Opening remarks will be given by Washoe County District Attorney Christopher Hicks, along with other public safety leaders, including Reno Police Chief Katherine Nance, Sparks Police Deputy Chief Clint Bellamy, and Washoe County Sheriff Darin Balaam. 2news.com


Crime-Fighting Pods
CCTV pods to be rolled out after successful trial
A Dalek-style anti-crime kit that has reduced shoplifting in a town centre will now be rolled out for the summer.

Temporary CCTV pods, which had been trialled in a Northampton shop, will be funded by the office of the police, crime and fire commissioner (OPFCC) as part of a retail crime strategy.

According to the commissioner, Labour's Danielle Stone, the pods help monitor activity and act as a visual deterrent to crime. She said addressing the impact of retail crime on communities was one of her "top priorities".

When the CCTV pods were installed in the Vintage Guru shop in Northampton, the owner Julie Teckman said they reminded her of the infamous Doctor Who cyborgs. She said the units had been successful in deterring opportunist crime within a few weeks. bbc.com


Memphis crime data: 56% of people arrested in 2024 had cases dismissed

Baltimore crime data: Car thefts up recently but crime remains down over 2024
 



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Retail Ops to Blame?
Rite Aid blames latest bankruptcy on retail operations

The drugstore retailer cites reluctant customers and recalcitrant vendors, but its crippling debt overshadows all.

For its 2023 bankruptcy, which ended last fall, Rite Aid blamed macroeconomic factors and business challenges arising from the pandemic. For its 2025 bankruptcy, which commenced Monday, the drugstore chain says its front-of-store retail operations are largely at fault.

In a letter sent to vendors this week, the company said it has “generally stopped purchasing goods and services,” except those that will get it through its latest bankruptcy.

“Rite Aid finds itself in need of chapter 11 protection because, as the Company attempted to stabilize its business post-emergence from the 2023 Cases, it experienced unforeseen challenges that significantly impaired its front-end business relative to its business plan,” the retailer told the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the District of New Jersey this week. “Although its pharmacy-care business remained resilient, its high-margin front-end business has remained significantly impaired.”

The company, in its latest filing, describes in stark terms a confluence of factors that led it back to bankruptcy court. Many customers who would previously buy household goods at Rite Aid found those items cheaper elsewhere. Several vendors that had withheld shipments and stiffened their terms ahead of and during the earlier bankruptcy never softened those policies as promised. And the company didn’t obtain the level of financing that had been pledged, despite “assurances from certain capital providers.” retaildive.com
 

New Push to Spare Small Businesses from Tariffs
Senate Democrats push for small business tariff exemption

Under a bill introduced this week, duties imposed when President Donald Trump declared a national emergency would not apply to goods imported or used by small companies.

Sen. Edward Markey, a Democrat from Massachusetts who is the ranking member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, on Monday introduced a bill to exempt small businesses from the Trump administration’s tariffs. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer of New York and Sen. Mazie Hirono of Hawaii are co-sponsors.

The bill runs just two pages long and its purpose is “To exempt small business concerns from duties imposed pursuant to the national emergency declared on April 2, 2025, by the President.”

A survey of 4,000 small- to medium-sized business in the U.S., conducted in March, found that 55% import foreign goods directly or indirectly and 14% sell goods to foreign buyers, according to a preliminary report from Harvard Business School and small business platform Alignable. In other research, Alignable found that 44% of these companies say they expect reduced sales due to tariffs — up 3 percentage points from March and 14 points from February — and more than 25% say they’ve already experienced such declines. retaildive.com
 

Mattel warns of price increases amid tariff pressure
The toy manufacturer is accelerating a pullback from China, which already accounts for less than 20% of its U.S. imports, a distinct advantage over rivals.

Rite Aid to close dozens of stores, including 19 in California

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Massive E-Commerce Hack
Hundreds of e-commerce sites hacked in supply-chain attack
Hundreds of e-commerce sites, at least one owned by a large multinational company, were backdoored by malware that executes malicious code inside the browsers of visitors, where it can steal payment card information and other sensitive data, security researchers said Monday.

The infections are the result of a supply-chain attack that compromised at least three software providers with malware that remained dormant for six years and became active only in the last few weeks. At least 500 e-commerce sites that rely on the backdoored software were infected, and it’s possible that the true number is double that, researchers from security firm Sansec said.

Among the compromised customers was a $40 billion multinational company, which Sansec didn’t name. In an email Monday, a Sansec representative said that “global remediation [on the infected customers] remains limited.”

Code execution on visitors’ machines

The supply chain attack poses a significant risk to the thousands or millions of people visiting the infected sites, because it allows attackers to execute code of their choice on ecommerce site servers. From there, the servers run info-stealing code on visitor machines.

“Since the backdoor allows uploading and executing arbitrary PHP code, the attackers have full remote code execution (RCE) and can do essentially anything they want,” the representative wrote. “In nearly all Adobe Commerce/Magento breaches we observe, the backdoor is then used to inject skimming software that runs in the user's browser and steals payment information (Magecart).” arstechnica.com
 

Medical Device Maker Hit with Attack
Masimo says cyberattack has impacted its ability to fulfill orders

The maker of patient monitoring devices does not currently expect to change its earnings guidance.

Medical device maker Masimo Corp. is investigating a cyberattack that has impacted its manufacturing facilities and limited its ability to fulfill orders, the company said in a Tuesday filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The Irvine, California–based maker of patient monitoring devices said it discovered unauthorized activity on its network on April 27. The attack has temporarily interfered with its ability to process, fulfill and ship customer orders in a timely manner, the company said.

Masimo told the SEC that it immediately took steps to contain the incident and isolate the affected systems. The company said it has been working with third-party incident response experts to assess, mitigate and remediate the attack. cybersecuritydive.com


Private AI
1 in 3 workers keep AI use a secret
Employees are feeling heightened concerns around the use of technology to enhance productivity, as well as job dissatisfaction and a lack of motivation at work. In fact, 30% of employees who use GenAI tools at work worry their job may be cut and 27% experience AI-fueled imposter syndrome, saying they don’t want people to question their ability, according to Ivanti.

“Ivanti’s research shows that employees continue to want greater autonomy over their work lives and AI solutions that help them do their best work,” said Brooke Johnson, Ivanti Chief Legal Counsel and SVP of HR and Security. “To address this, organizations should consider building a sustainable AI governance model, prioritizing transparency and tackling the complex challenge of AI-fueled imposter syndrome through reinvention. Employers who fail to approach innovation with empathy and provide employees with autonomy run the risk of losing valuable staff and negatively impacting employee productivity.” helpnetsecurity.com
 

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New Amazon Warehouse Robot - But Will It Mean Job Losses?
Amazon unveils warehouse robot with sense of touch, raising job loss concerns

Amazon claims the new robot will help workers, not take their jobs

Amazon has unveiled a revolutionary new robot that has a sense of touch, which will allow it to handle around three quarters of all items in the company's warehouses at a speed comparable to humans. It's a worrying claim for the hundreds of thousands of people in Amazon's facilities, but the company is once again claiming the new robot will work alongside humans, not replace them.

The Vulcan robot represents a "fundamental leap forward in robotics," according to Amazon. It uses a sensor, powered by AI, to essentially feel items it picks up, determining the exact amount of pressure and torque required to safely handle each object.

Vulcan's robotic sense of touch means it is able to pick and stow approximately 75% of the 1 million items at the Amazon fulfillment center in Spokane, Washington, where it has been deployed. The robot arms Amazon currently use in its facilities rely on cameras and suction to manipulate objects, meaning they struggle with many items, especially delicate ones.

Amazon has long said that its robots are there to perform mundane, time-consuming, and dangerous tasks. In Vulcan's case, it will be picking and stowing inventory on the top rows of inventory pods. These rows are about 8 feet high, meaning employees need a ladder to reach them.

Vulcan can also handle items stored just above the floor, which Amazon says allows employees to "work where they're most comfortable." It could also reduce the risk of injuries, something Amazon's facilities are notorious for.

Vulcan is able to manipulate items weighing up to 8 pounds. It operates behind a fence to reduce the risk of accidents involving human workers.

Amazon has increased the number of robots in its warehouses from 350,000 in 2021 to more than 750,000 today. Reports claim they could save the tech giant up to $10 billion a year by 2030, so it's easy to understand why employees are worried, especially as Vulcan is able to work 20 hours per day and at the same speed as a human. techspot.com


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Costa Mesa, CA: Man believed to be part of retail theft crew arrested for stealing $120K in designer merchandise
Police in Costa Mesa continued their fight against organized retail theft rings by arresting a suspect who allegedly stole approximately $120,000 in designer merchandise. The Costa Mesa Police Department posted on Facebook that an employee at “a well-known retail chain” called them to report that clothing, designer handbags and shoes were stolen from the store’s shipping trailer. CMPD’s Facebook post, published Wednesday morning, did not indicate the exact date of the theft. “Based on the initial investigation, it appeared the suspects were part of an organized retail theft crew,” the department said. “Detectives were able to identify the suspect vehicles and tied them to different homes throughout Southern California.”  ktla.com


Orange County, CA: Police recover $1,200 in stolen Vuori, Lululemon merch during O.C. traffic stop
Officers recovered over $1,200 worth of stolen merchandise after a pair of burglary suspects were pulled over in Orange County, police said Tuesday. Spectrum Security officers alerted police and helped locate a suspicious person seen at the mall on Saturday, the Irvine Police Department stated on Facebook. As the man tried to leave the shopping center, officers noticed that the vehicle had multiple code violations and conducted a traffic stop.  ktla.com


Washington County, OR: 9 arrested in Cornelius Walmart, Fred Meyer retail theft mission

San Diego, CA: Ringleader in string of South Bay retail thefts sentenced to 6 years in prison

Palm Beach County, FL: Ankle monitor leads to arrest in retail theft spree from Palm Beach to Broward counties
 



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Shootings & Deaths


Detroit, MI: Update: Foot Locker shooting: Man charged in connection with deadly shooting outside Eastpointe store
One of the people involved in a shooting outside an Eastpointe Foot Locker that left two dead over the weekend is now facing charges. Dejuan Jermaine Taylor, 21, of Detroit, was charged Tuesday with tampering with evidence, firearms larceny, carrying a concealed weapon, and larceny less then $200. According to Macomb County Prosecutor Pete Lucido, Taylor was with his sister in the parking lot of a Foot Locker on Eight Mile around 2:50 p.m. Saturday when they got into an argument with another group of people that they knew. This argument turned physical, and Taylor was taken to the ground by the other group. Lucido said someone in the group that was fighting Taylor was armed, so Taylor's sister ran to get her gun. She allegedly shot at the group, killing two people and wounding another person from that group. Taylor was also wounded.  fox2detroit.com


Charlotte, NC: Police make arrest in triple shooting that left one dead at south Charlotte mini mart
Charlotte police charged a 37-year-old man in a triple shooting at a south Charlotte mini mart on May 5 that left one person dead and critically injured two others. Terrence Christopher Richardson Jr. was charged with the first-degree murder of Mykel Raymone Washington, 26, and the attempted first-degree murder of the other two victims, a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department press release said Tuesday. Police have not identified the other two victims. Detectives arrested Richardson after identifying him with surveillance footage from the mini mart, located at 340 Archdale Drive, and a nearby hotel he had been living at since October 2024, a police affidavit said. The mini mart footage showed Richardson walking up on the three victims and firing shots at them. He chased one of them into the store and continued to fire at them before fleeing.  charlotteobserver.com


Atlanta, GA: Man convicted of killing 2 men at Atlanta grocery store loses appeal, will serve life sentence
The Georgia Supreme Court on Monday affirmed the conviction of a man who shot and killed two others during an attempted robbery, leaving him serving a life sentence. On September 10, 2017, Joshua O’Shea Routh killed two men while attempting to rob a southwest Atlanta grocery store.  wsbtv.com


Port Orange, FL: Port Orange Police Officers respond to shooting at Walgreens
Two Walgreens employees are recovering after a gunman opened fire inside a Port Orange store before police say he turned the gun on himself. The shooting took place near Taylor Road and Williamson Boulevard in Port Orange. According to law enforcement, the shooting happened around 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Police held a press conference at 8 p.m. and said two employees sustained injuries but didn’t say how they’re doing. Officers said one customer was inside and unharmed. “The officers from Port Orange and surrounding agencies responded very quickly. The shooter was found deceased in the parking lot from a gunshot wound,” said Mike Wallace with the Port Orange Police Department. Inside Walgreens, police say they found two employees shot.

Walgreens released the following statement: Our hearts are with our two Walgreens team members who were victims of a senseless act of violence. We fully cooperate with local authorities in their investigation and remain committed to supporting our team through counseling and other available services. The safety of our patients, customers, and team members is our highest priority wftv.com


Miami, FL: Deputies ID woman accused of shooting man outside northwest C-store

 



Robberies, Incidents & Thefts


Men dressed as construction workers attempt smash-and-grab robbery at NYC jewelry store
Two men disguised as construction workers walked into a midtown Manhattan jewelry store armed with hammers and tried to pull off a daring smash-and-grab heist, according to law enforcement sources. The incident was captured on surveillance video from the store on the corner of East 53rd Street and Madison Avenue around 2 p.m. Wednesday, law enforcement sources said. One man entered the shop and held the door open for the other man, sporting a yellow construction vest and a blue surgical mask. The second man walked up to a display case, took out a hammer and began smashing the glass as he tried to get the high-end watches inside, according to law enforcement sources. A security guard appeared moments later, video showed, forcing the would-be robber to take off with nothing. Both men ran up Madison Avenue; police were searching for them Wednesday evening. No one was hurt in the attempted heist. The store was temporarily closed in the aftermath of the incident, but was set to reopen Thursday.  nbcnewyork.com


Lower Southampton Township, PA: Michigan man sentenced to up to 25 years in prison after violent robbery of Southhampton comic store

Akron, OH: 2 suspects arrested after postal carrier robbed at gunpoint in Akron


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Auto – Sioux City, SD – Robbery
C-Store – Montgomery, AL – Armed Robbery
C-Store – Cornish, ME – Armed Robbery
C-Store – Miami, FL – Armed Robbery
Cellphone – Davenport, IA – Armed Robbery
Jewelry – Hanover, MD – Robbery
Jewelry – Barboursville, WV – Robbery
Jewelry – Daly City, CA – Armed Robbery
Jewelry – New York, NY – Robbery
Pharmacy - Port Orange, FL – Armed Robbery / 2 Emp wounded
Restaurant – San Diego, CA – Armed Robbery
Restaurant – Warren, OH – Armed Robbery
Restaurant – Montgomery, AL – Burglary
Storage – Montgomery, AL – Burglary
Supply – West Bath, ME – Burglary                                                                                                                                                                                                             
                          

Daily Totals:
• 12 robberies
• 5 burglaries
• 1 shooting
• 0 killed




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