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Tammy Cunningham, CFI named Senior Manager of Asset Protection for Victoria's Secret & Co.

Before joining Victoria's Secret & Co. as Senior Manager of Asset Protection, Tammy served as the Director of Talent Acquisition for Metro One Security Management. Prior to that, she spent more than two years with Ulta Beauty as Loss Prevention Director and more than 10 years with Bath & Body Works as Senior Manager of Asset Protection. Earlier in her career, she held AP/security roles with Ralph Lauren and Macy's. Congratulations, Tammy!

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Interface Systems Achieves Exceptional Net Promoter Score, Outpacing Industry Benchmarks

Overall Score of 60 and 71 Among Top Enterprise Accounts Highlights Interface’s Relentless Focus on Customer Success

St. Louis, MO — May 14, 2025 — Interface Systems, a leading managed service provider of business security, actionable insights, and purpose-built networks for multi-location businesses, today announced a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 60, more than double the 2024 industry average of 24.8, based on ratings from 354 organizations across 22 sectors.¹ Among Interface Systems’ 25 largest enterprise accounts across retail, restaurant, and car wash industries, the score climbed to 71.

NPS, a globally recognized benchmark for customer loyalty, categorizes scores above 50 as “excellent” and above 80 as “world-class,” according to Bain & Company.² Interface’s scores signal exceptional customer loyalty across its growing national footprint.

“Our mission is simple – make our customers’ locations safer, smarter, and easier to operate,” said Brent Duncan, CEO of Interface Systems. “Achieving an NPS of 60 validates the trust our customers place in us. We’re proud of this milestone and are motivated to keep raising the bar.”

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LA County's New Warning to Retail Criminals
Los Angeles District Attorney announces new initiative against retail theft
At a Wednesday morning press conference in front of a Pico Union 7-Eleven that’s been hit by thieves 12 times in recent weeks, officials announced a new initiative to curb retail theft.

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman unveiled a new warning sticker that local businesses can place on their windows to protect their shops.

On the yellow notice that Hochman said he copied from the Sacramento D.A.’s Office, it warns that the shop using it is protected by the L.A. County Retail Crime Task Force.

In addition to the dozen thefts just recently, the 7-Eleven where Hochman spoke fell victim to a major ransacking in September 2024 when about 50 juveniles unabashedly combed out the store.

“We’ve had to spend thousands of dollars on protection,” said Jawad Ursani, a 7-Eleven franchisee, at the presser. “Money that could’ve gone toward inventory and community investments.”

Also during this press conference, Hochman highlighted the success of Proposition 36 in combating serial and organized retail theft. “As a felony, no longer is it a slap on the wrist, no longer is it a cite and release,” Hochman said at Wednesday’s press conference.

With Prop 36, which was passed last year, a third arrest for certain theft and drug crimes is now a felony arrest. Hochman said more than 1,000 Prop 36 arrests have been made since the law went into effect in December 2024. ktla.com

RELATED: Hochman hails success of Prop 36, says retail theft deterrence is goal

The Tough-on-Retail-Crime Approach Continues in Calif. Cities
California police department makes retail theft policy crystal clear
Police in one Southern California city are laying down the law—literally—when it comes to retail theft.

In a social media post showing a woman being arrested for allegedly stealing flowers from a Target store on Mother’s Day, the Seal Beach Police Department outlined its “zero-tolerance stance” on theft affecting businesses both large and small.

The department explained that shoplifters in Seal Beach are not released with a ticket or warning—they are taken to jail.

“We decided that allowing criminals to steal without consequence wasn’t just bad policy—it was a betrayal of the residents and businesses we swore to protect,” police said. “This isn’t about being harsh. It’s about protecting a community that still believes in accountability.”

Retail theft has surged across California in recent years, leading to a statewide, multi-agency crackdown and changes to the law as communities grew weary of viral videos showing smash-and-grab and flash-mob-style burglaries.

In 2024, California voters essentially repealed 2014’s Proposition 47, which had reclassified nonviolent offenses, such as shoplifting goods valued under $950, as misdemeanors. The overwhelming passage of Proposition 36 reinstated stiffer penalties for theft and drug crimes, and lowered the felony threshold for shoplifting back to $450.

In Los Angeles County, District Attorney Nathan Hochman campaigned on a promise to work with law enforcement to curb retail theft. He soundly defeated incumbent George Gascón, whom he painted as being soft on crime. yahoo.com

More Portland Crime Closures
Outdoor store shutters ALL locations after three decades in crime ridden city
A long-standing outdoor store is closing all of its Oregon locations, marking the latest business casualty in Portland as crime remains at 'historic heights'.

Next Adventure, a beloved outdoor gear store founded by childhood friends Deek Heykamp and Bryan Knudsen in 1997, swiftly grew into a 'beloved Portland institution' throughout its three decades in operation, making nearly $24 million in annual sales at its peak, Portland Business Journal reported.

The business eventually expanded to four locations across Oregon - its flagship store in Portland's Central Eastside, another in Sandy, and two paddle centers in Portland and Columbia County.

However, all four locations are set to close later this year, the owners announced Monday afternoon. Its just the latest business in Portland to close its doors, particularly in the outdoor retail sector.

After nearly two decades, outdoor gear co-op REI closed its only Portland location, choosing not to renew the lease on its Pearl District building. The reasoning was simple: rising security costs due to the increasing crime and theft plaguing the city.

In a 2023 letter to members, the retailer said it would close the city's downtown store, which has 'had its highest number of break-ins and thefts in two decades'. dailymail.co.uk

National League of Cities Retail Crime Webinar
Safer Communities: How Cities and Retailers Use Technology to Combat Retail Crime Together

May 28th, 2025, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Retail crime is on the rise, but cities and retailers aren’t facing it alone. Join leaders from Axon, the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA), and law enforcement for a powerful conversation on how public-private partnerships and technology are helping create safer communities.

You’ll hear how real-world collaborations between police, city leaders and retail partners are driving smarter responses to organized retail theft, increasing accountability, and building trust across the community.

Whether you’re a policymaker, public safety leader or retail executive, this session will offer actionable insights and proven strategies for making your city safer.

Speakers:

Moderator: Laken Ferreira, Axon
Mike Shore, Axon
Kris Hamlin, Retail Industry Leaders Association  nic.org

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Despite recent homicides, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says city is becoming safer

Facial Recognition Better at Matching Faces Than Humans?
TSA’s facial recognition is better than 99% effective
The government’s civil liberties watchdog gave a relatively clean bill of health to the TSA’s use of facial recognition technology to screen travelers, saying it’s strikingly effective and is largely immune to abuse.

Facial recognition can do better than human screeners at matching faces with identity documents, the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board said. And as of now, the Transportation Security Administration’s use of FRT is voluntary, which helps reduce the risks of abuse, the board said in a report Friday. But it said the TSA could do better on transparency and reassuring the public about how the technology is being used.

The board also said the TSA may be leaving an important tool on the table because it does not use facial recognition to try to spot terrorism suspects.

Board member Beth A. Williams told the TSA to study whether it is possible to add terrorist watchlist data to its facial recognition checks.

TSA uses two types of facial recognition. One is known as 1-to-1 and involves a check of individuals against their identity documents, just as an officer would perform. The other, being tested at 10 airports, is known as 1-to-many, and it is used on those in pre-check or trusted traveler programs, where the system scans faces against people expected to be at the airport that day.

The 1-to-1 algorithm has a false positive rate — meaning it lets through someone it shouldn’t — less than 1 in 100,000 travelers. The false negative rate — where it mistakenly says someone doesn’t match their documents — is below 1 in 100. The 1-to-many algorithm is somewhat worse, at a false positive rate of 3 per 1,000 and a false negative rate of between 7 and 440 per 10,000 in testing done by the National Institute of Standards and Technology.

“In an environment such as airport security, where photographs are taken in good lighting, with cooperative subjects looking directly ahead, and using high-quality cameras, the accuracy of high-quality FRT systems can surpass that of trained humans,” the board concluded in the new staff report. washingtontimes.com

Tariff Price Hikes Coming to Walmart
Walmart warns it will raise prices because of tariffs
Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, said President Donald Trump’s tariffs are “too high” and it will raise prices on some items as Trump’s global trade war increases the company’s costs.

“We will do our best to keep our prices as low as possible. But given the magnitude of the tariffs, even at the reduced levels announced this week, we aren’t able to absorb all the pressure given the reality of narrow retail margins,” Walmart CEO Doug McMillon said Thursday on an earnings call. “The higher tariffs will result in higher prices,” he said.

Tariffs on China are raising costs on electronics and toys, McMillon said, and some food costs are going up from tariffs on Costa Rica, Peru and Colombia. The price hikes will begin later this month.

“I’m concerned that consumer is going to start seeing higher prices. You’ll begin to see that, likely towards the tail end of this month, and then certainly much more in June,” Walmart finance chief John David Rainey said in an interview with CNBC Thursday.

Many companies have been raising prices to mitigate cost increases from the 10% universal tariffs on every product entering the United States and higher levies on Chinese goods. Washington and Beijing reached an agreement to lower those tariffs this week, but the United States still charges a 30% levy on most goods coming from China. cnn.com

Kroger Overcharging Customers?
Investigation Finds Kroger Is Possibly Overcharging Shoppers on Sale Items
Kroger shoppers, check your receipts. A joint investigation conducted by Consumer Reports, The Guardian, and the Food & Environment Reporting Network (FERN) found that the grocer has reportedly been charging full price for some items advertised as discounted or on sale.

During an investigation over several months, the organizations checked grocery prices at various Kroger locations. Consumer Reports recruited people to shop at 26 Kroger and Kroger-owned stores, such as Fred Meyer, Fry’s, Harris Teeter, and Ralphs. The locations were spread out over 14 states and Washington, D.C.

Reportedly, over 150 grocery items were found alongside an expired sales label, with roughly one-third being out of date by roughly 10 days. Five of the products had shelf tags that were 90 days beyond the sale price end date.

According to Consumer Reports, the enlisted shoppers were overcharged $1.70 per item on average. As a result, not only are Kroger customers dealing with inflation and tight budgets, but they are also inadvertently paying full price for some sale items. retailwire.com

Price of Eggs Plunges, but Relief Could Be Short-Lived for Weary Consumers: Here’s What To Know
Dr. Gail Hansen, former state epidemiologist and public health veterinarian for Kansas, said in a statement to Newsweek, “It’s a welcome relief for many Americans that egg prices have finally begun to drop, but this is unfortunately not the end of the story.”

She added, “Bird flu remains a major threat that will strike again — as long as factory farms continue to dominate our poultry market. By cramming together tens of thousands of chickens, corporations have created the perfect conditions to supercharge this recent bird flu outbreak, and which will inevitably do so again.” retailwire.com

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How to Prevent Backdoor Theft and Improve Safety with Cloud Video

As nearly a third of all theft across businesses is done internally, it's crucial that companies keep a close eye on their backdoors. These points in your perimeter present easy-to-target vulnerabilities for would-be thieves, and can be exploited even more easily by those already working for you. Alongside that, they also create an area that can be dangerous for your employees. To strengthen your properties' backdoors while increasing employee safety, businesses can leverage cloud video surveillance to fortify your store's security.

Cloud video security offers businesses powerful tools to leverage against theft, such as video analytics, access control and intrusion integration, and alerts. These features, along with remote management and real-time monitoring, can help boost employee safety and reduce risk in difficult-to-monitor areas.

In this webinar, we'll cover how OpenEye Web Services (OWS) strengthens restaurant and retail businesses with a cloud video platform designed to fortify every side of your business's security.

This webinar will feature a deep dive into:

Implementing access control and intrusion integrations to create a more complete, end-to-end solution for your business
How video analytics can alert you to suspicious or criminal behavior at your locations
Tracking employee safety and productivity throughout your stores, such as during lunch breaks.

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Will U.S. Retailers Be Next?
Hackers behind UK retail attacks now targeting US companies
Google warned today that hackers using Scattered Spider tactics against retail chains in the United Kingdom have also started targeting retailers in the United States.

"The US retail sector is currently being targeted in ransomware and extortion operations that we suspect are linked to UNC3944, also known as Scattered Spider," John Hultquist, Chief Analyst at Google Threat Intelligence Group, told BleepingComputer.

"The actor, which has reportedly targeted retail in the UK following a long hiatus, has a history of focusing their efforts on a single sector at a time, and we anticipate they will continue to target the sector in the near term. US retailers should take note."

As first reported by BleepingComputer, British retail giant Marks & Spencer (M&S) was first breached in a ransomware attack where threat actors encrypted virtual machines on VMware ESXi hosts with a DragonForce encryptor. This attack was attributed to Octo Tempest, Microsoft's name for Scattered Spider.

Co-op also experienced another cyber incident, confirming that attackers stole data from many current and former members. Harrods also disclosed on May 1st that it was forced to restrict internet access to sites after attackers tried to infiltrate its network, suggesting an active response to a cyberattack even though a breach has yet to be confirmed.

The DragonForce ransomware operation has claimed all three attacks, and BleepingComputer has learned that the attackers who orchestrated them have used the same social engineering tactics linked to Scattered Spider threat actors. DragonForce surfaced in December 2023 and has recently begun advertising a new service designed to allow other cybercrime groups to white-label their services. bleepingcomputer.com

RELATED: UK retailer Co-op restoring systems following major cyberattack

AI Guardrail Vulnerabilities
Why security teams cannot rely solely on AI guardrails
In this Help Net Security interview, Dr. Peter Garraghan, CEO of Mindgard, discusses their research around vulnerabilities in the guardrails used to protect large AI models. The findings highlight how even billion-dollar LLMs can be bypassed using surprisingly simple techniques, including emojis.

To defend against prompt injection, many LLMs are wrapped in guardrails that inspect and filter prompts. But these guardrails are typically AI-based classifiers themselves, and, as Mindgard’s study shows, they are just as vulnerable for certain types of attacks.

Guardrails are touted as critical defenses for LLMs. From your perspective, what are the biggest misconceptions about how effective they really are in practice?

If one took a step back and asked anyone in security “would I feel comfortable relying on a WAF (Web Application Firewall) as my critical defence to protect my organization?”, the answer would (hopefully) be a resounding no. Guardrails act akin to firewalls that attempt to detect and block malicious prompts. Although they are a piece of the puzzle, ensuring effective defences is greater than deploying a single solution. On the other hand, a common misconception is their effectiveness when encountering even a slightly motivated attacker.

Guardrails use AI models for detection, and these themselves have blindspots within them. It is one thing to block “obvious” malicious or toxic instructions, it is another when the prompt can be written in an extremely large number of combinations (changing letters, words, rephrasing, etc.) that a human may interpret, however a guardrail will struggle with. helpnetsecurity.com

Using Cybercriminals' Tools Against Them
AI vs AI: How cybersecurity pros can use criminals’ tools against them
For a while now, AI has played a part in cybersecurity. Now, agentic AI is taking center stage. Based on pre-programmed plans and objectives, agentic AI can make choices which optimize results without a need for developer intervention.

As agentic AI can be programmed for various tasks, AI agents are set to create a labor revolution, from manufacturing to customer service. However, this comes at a cost, as they can also be programmed to conduct fraudulent activities, such as advanced social engineering attacks utilizing social media data and deepfakes for highly personalized phishing schemes. Because of this, Gartner warns that within two years AI agents will accelerate how long it takes to take over exposed accounts by 50%.

But AI tools also have the potential to become agents for good. Cybersecurity experts in the UK have developed a chatbot named Daisy to act as the perfect phone fraud victim who wastes scammers’ time by keeping them on the phone. This unexpected approach shows that even when we cannot catch the threat actors, we can direct their time and energy to futile causes like talking to Daisy, thus reducing their ability to hurt others.

It is easy to then imagine a situation where this is adapted to organizational settings to waste the time of more sophisticated attackers. Especially as AI systems can be built to block suspicious activity, analyze real-time threats on their own, and research the cyber threat landscape to make recommendations for network security improvements. helpnetsecurity.com

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The Hidden Cost of Online Returns in Retail E-Commerce

By the D&D Daily staff

As e-commerce continues to grow, a lesser-known but critical challenge for retailers is managing the soaring costs of online returns. While free returns have become an industry standard, they come with significant financial and environmental consequences that many consumers and even some businesses may overlook.

According to industry data, the average return rate for online purchases hovers around 20-30%, compared to just 8-10% for in-store sales. This discrepancy is largely driven by the convenience of free returns and the ease of online shopping, which encourages customers to purchase multiple sizes or variations of a product with the intention of returning the unwanted items.

However, the financial impact on retailers can be substantial. Processing a return can cost a retailer up to 66% of the original sale price when factoring in shipping, restocking, labor, and potential markdowns on returned merchandise. In 2024, U.S. retailers handled nearly $800 billion in returns, highlighting the scale of this issue.

Beyond financial strain, the environmental impact is also significant. Many returned items, particularly in the fast fashion sector, are not resold and often end up in landfills. Additionally, the carbon footprint associated with the transportation and processing of these returns adds to the environmental cost.

To address these challenges, some retailers are experimenting with strategies to reduce return rates. These include enhanced product descriptions, virtual fitting tools, and augmented reality apps that allow customers to better visualize products before purchasing. Others are implementing restocking fees or offering store credit instead of full refunds to discourage unnecessary returns.

As the retail industry continues to evolve, managing the hidden costs of returns will remain a critical factor in maintaining profitability and reducing the environmental impact of e-commerce.

Who Will Benefit from New FedEx Partnership with Amazon?
FedEx strikes new Amazon deal, says heavy and rural deliveries are money makers

FedEx’s new deal comes nearly six years after its express business dropped Amazon, and about four months since archrival UPS cut its Amazon business in half

FedEx assured investors that the business would make money, especially since the deliveries would be of the higher-margin variety — big and bulky, and to less populated places.

“We would not go back to and open a deal after walking away five years ago if it did not make financial sense,” said Chief Customer Officer Brie Carere, according to a FactSet transcript from a BofA Securities conference.

FedEx did not provide details on how much the new deal would be worth. But when asked by BofA Securities analyst Ken Hoexter if the $5 billion in revenue UPS forfeited by cutting its Amazon business would instead go to FedEx, Carere said, “It’s not that, I am sure.” marketwatch.com

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New Hartford, CT: More than $5k in theft charged in New Hartford
Two Syracuse women are accused of shoplifting more than $5,000 from three stores at the Sangertown Square Mall and Consumer Square, according to the New Hartford Police Department. Police said Janaya Dixon, 20, and Zerihya Felder, 21, stole $5,333.88 worth of merchandise from Victoria's Secret and Dick's Sporting Goods at the mall and Ulta Beauty at Consumer Square between Oct. 14 and 21. Following an investigation, police said the two were identified and taken into custody on Monday. romesentinel.com

Bloomington, MN: Mall of America theft ring: 3 women facing charges
Three women are accused of stealing nearly $8,000 worth of goods from several Mall of America stores and attempting to sell them on social media, according to charges filed Monday in Hennepin County Court. Lolita Sharee McGee, 24 of Minneapolis, Anjahon Armoni Collins, 26, and Milan Jazel Gaynor, 20, have all been charged via a summons in the case but not are currently in custody, according to the charges. The complaint states the thefts happened between July 26 and Aug. 22, 2024. Bloomington police responded the mall on Aug. 22 and detained the three women with stolen merchandise from Abercrombie and Fitch. The suspects were identified as McGee, Collins and Gaynor. The complaint states on Aug. 19, 2024, Old Navy employees reported the three women on camera in the store with tote bags, taking and concealing merchandise. The total loss was a reported $938.88. The complaint states on Aug. 21, Bloomington police were notified of an Aug. 15 theft at the Old Navy store for $419.81. Officers were able to positively identify McGee through her Facebook profile. That same day, employees at Abercrombie and Fitch reported two thefts from July 26 worth $854.10, and Aug. 17, worth $1,461.25. The three women were identified as the suspects, and the total loss was $2,315.35. fox9.com

Five Arrested, Man Claims He’s Kidnapped in Glendora Kohl’s Theft
Police and loss prevention intervened in a grand theft at Kohl’s May 11 that ended with a brief pursuit and 5 arrests. Two women were allegedly stealing and concealing merchandise at the store, 1225 S. Lone Hill Ave., while a driver with two passengers in tow circled the lot waiting for their accomplices to escape, according to Lt. Ryan Layaye of the Glendora Police Department. Police were called to the store just before 4 p.m. Sunday. Officers detained the two women as they left Kohl’s. More officers arrived and stopped the suspect driver behind the wheel of a 2024 Kia Soul. The driver sped off, initiating a brief pursuit, Layaye told SGV CityWatch. Of the women detained after leaving Kohl’s, one was found with alleged stolen merchandise. “The driver stated he was being held against his will by one of the suspects inside the vehicle,” Layaye told SGV CityWatch. “We have to go with what they tell us.” Breceda is being held without bail in the Men’s Central Jail on a probation hold. Flores and Hernandez are being held without bail in the Inmate Reception Center. sgvcitywatch.com

Gainesville, FL: Pair charged with stealing over $1,000 in collectibles from 2nd & Charles and then trying to sell them back to the store

Boardman, OH: Four guitars valued at $10,500 reported stolen from Guitar Center

Westport, CT: Woman Accused Of Stealing $9K In Clothing From Store In Westport

Spring, TX: Ohio Fugitive Arrested for Shoplifting Over $2,800 in Merchandise from HEB

Beavercreek, OH: Police seek pair in near-$1,000 ‘barcode switching’ theft at Walmart

Royal Palm Beach, FL: Suspects caught in Loxahatchee after fleeing HomeGoods theft in a Porsche

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Shootings & Deaths

Baton Rouge, LA: Man charged in connection with deadly armed robbery at gas station
An investigation by the Baton Rouge Police Department led to the arrest of a man in connection with a deadly shooting at a gas station on April 25, 2025. Latrell Daniels, 20, of Baton Rouge, was charged with first-degree murder and armed robbery; use of a firearm. BRPD responded to the 7200 block of Airline Highway and found a man who had been shot. He was identified as Alejandro-Gonzalez Martinez. The shooting victim later died at the hospital. Investigators were able to find video that showed Martinez and Daniels both arrive on bicycles at the gas station. Daniels is accused of switching bikes and starting to ride away while Martinez was in the store. Martinez came back out of the store, and Daniels got off his bike, according to the affidavit. Baton Rouge police confirmed that Martinez started to leave with his bike when Daniels shot him. louisianafirstnews.com

Homewood, AL: Man pleads guilty to deadly shooting outside restaurant
A 42-year-old man has pleaded guilty in the 2022 shooting death of another man outside a Homewood restaurant. Jerry Jewayne Jones was initially charged with capital murder in the slaying of 35-year-old Andres James Taylor Johnson. The charge was capital because Johnson was killed in the presence of his young daughter, who was in the restaurant. Jones on Tuesday pleaded guilty to a reduced to charge of murder before Jefferson County Circuit Judge Kechia Davis. Davis sentenced Jones, of Center Point, to 23 years in prison. al.com

Charlotte, NC: Popeyes manager accused of shooting co-worker over ‘burnt biscuits’ in Charlotte
A Popeyes manager was accused of shooting his co-worker over “burnt biscuits” last week in Charlotte, according to an affidavit. Rodney Wood, 22, was arrested and charged with attempted first-degree murder. The shooting happened around 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 11, at the restaurant along South Boulevard near Carolina Pavilion Drive. A witness, who was a customer at the time of the shooting, told police the altercation stemmed from an argument between Wood and another employee due to overcooked biscuits. The witness reported that both went outside after one “challenged” the other, leading to a physical fight. During the brawl, Wood allegedly pulled a gun and fired two rounds. Court documents stated that a video taken showed “[Wood] discharging his firearm twice at point-blank range.” Both shots hit Wood’s co-worker, one in the groin and the other in the chest. That employee was rushed to Atrium Health Main in critical, life-threatening condition, and underwent emergency surgery. wbtv.com

Detroit, MI: East Detroit gas station closed after shooting
An east Detroit gas station has been closed indefinitely after an employee fired a shotgun at a customer Monday night, officials said. The clerk was arrested and the victim was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, Assistant Detroit Police Chief Franklin Hayes said Tuesday. Police said the gas station is located on Conant Street at East McNichols Road. "The Detroit Police Department, in partnership with the city's (Buildings, Safety Engineering, and Environmental Department) and the city's law department, will be shutting this business down," Hayes said. Hayes said it's not clear why the store's employee fired a weapon at the victim, but "whatever the altercation was, it did not rise to the level of using a firearm, shooting a customer." "This is not okay," he said. "Anyone who makes the decision to do this, we will shut you down. It's a privilege to own and operate a business in the city of Detroit, and if you treat its residents like this, there's no place for you." detroitnews.com

Robberies, Incidents & Thefts

Paducah, KY: Police investigate bomb threat at Kentucky Oaks Mall

Seattle, WA: Seattle Detectives Seek Public’s Help in Tiffany & Co. Robberies

Slidell, LA: Man found inside Lowe’s display shed naked with Vaseline

Burlington, ON, Canada: Bear spray used in Nike store robbery at Mapleview mall

• Adult – Odessa, TX – Robbery
• C-Store – Gastonia, NC – Armed Robbery
• C-Store – Takoma Park, MD – Armed Robbery
• C-Store – Houston, TX – Robbery
• C-Store – Catawba County, NC – Armed Robbery
• Clothing – Montgomery, AL – Robbery
• Grocery – Carle Place, NY – Armed Robbery
• Hardware – Wilkesboro, NC – Armed Robbery
• Jewelry – Denver, CO – Robbery
• Housewares – Royal Palm Beach, FL – Robbery
• Music – Boardman, OH – Robbery
• Pharmacy – Mentor, OH - Robbery
• Restaurant – Visalia, CA – Armed Robbery
• Restaurant – Edgewater, MD – Armed Robbery
• Restaurant – Covington, GA – Armed Robbery
• Restaurant – Louisville, KY – Burglary
• Vape – New Albany, MS – Burglary
• Vape – Murfreesboro, TN – Armed Robbery
• Walmart – Centereach, NY – Robbery

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