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Retailers urge police to take tougher action on shoplifting

Retailers demand greater police action against shoplifting due to a drastic decline in fines from 19,419 in 2014 to just 431 in 2024.

San Francisco police crack down on shoplifting, leading to 61 arrests

SFPD arrested 61 people for shoplifting as part of a broader effort to combat organized retail theft.

Retailers question using live facial recognition for shoplifting | Computer Weekly

Retailers advocate for using retrospective facial recognition for shoplifting rather than live facial recognition due to safety and ethical concerns.

Data says shoplifting in Boston is way up - and retailers think they know why

Shoplifting incidents in Boston increased significantly from 2019 to 2024, compelling law enforcement action amid concerns over reporting accuracy.

Home Office minister vows end to shameful neglect' of shoplifting

Rise in retail crime leading to increased costs for consumers.
Organized crime posing serious risks to retail workers and businesses.

San Francisco woman stole $60,000 in goods from one Target

A woman shoplifts $60,000 through self-checkout at Target.

Retailers urge police to take tougher action on shoplifting

Retailers demand greater police action against shoplifting due to a drastic decline in fines from 19,419 in 2014 to just 431 in 2024.

San Francisco police crack down on shoplifting, leading to 61 arrests

SFPD arrested 61 people for shoplifting as part of a broader effort to combat organized retail theft.

Retailers question using live facial recognition for shoplifting | Computer Weekly

Retailers advocate for using retrospective facial recognition for shoplifting rather than live facial recognition due to safety and ethical concerns.

Data says shoplifting in Boston is way up - and retailers think they know why

Shoplifting incidents in Boston increased significantly from 2019 to 2024, compelling law enforcement action amid concerns over reporting accuracy.

Home Office minister vows end to shameful neglect' of shoplifting

Rise in retail crime leading to increased costs for consumers.
Organized crime posing serious risks to retail workers and businesses.

San Francisco woman stole $60,000 in goods from one Target

A woman shoplifts $60,000 through self-checkout at Target.
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Prop 36 aims to force drug offenders into treatment. Would it help solve homelessness?

Proposition 36 aims to address California's homelessness and addiction crises by increasing penalties for low-level crimes and facilitating court-ordered treatment.
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'I am the change.' Facing tough reelection, London Breed says she's still what San Francisco needs

Mayor London Breed emphasizes the importance of establishing limits on compassion to prevent abuse of the city's resources.

Suspects crash car into SF Union Square Louis Vuitton store in apparent attempted burglary: police

Early morning burglary attempt at Louis Vuitton in San Francisco failed, with no merchandise stolen but significant property damage.

SF stores are quietly removing self-checkout. Is it about to go away everywhere?

San Francisco stores have disabled self-checkout in a trend of 'defensive retailing'
Recent high-profile store closures in San Francisco may be attributed to multiple factors, including exaggerated claims of retail crime

'I am the change.' Facing tough reelection, London Breed says she's still what San Francisco needs

Mayor London Breed emphasizes the importance of establishing limits on compassion to prevent abuse of the city's resources.

Suspects crash car into SF Union Square Louis Vuitton store in apparent attempted burglary: police

Early morning burglary attempt at Louis Vuitton in San Francisco failed, with no merchandise stolen but significant property damage.

SF stores are quietly removing self-checkout. Is it about to go away everywhere?

San Francisco stores have disabled self-checkout in a trend of 'defensive retailing'
Recent high-profile store closures in San Francisco may be attributed to multiple factors, including exaggerated claims of retail crime
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#california

More guilty pleas in California-wide Operation Sticky Fingers' retail cannabis theft case

Three men pleaded guilty in Operation Sticky Fingers, charged with theft of cannabis totaling over $1 million across nine counties.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bill bringing back harsh penalties for smash-and-grab robberies

California reinstates tough penalties for large-scale thefts and smash-and-grab robberies to address growing voter frustration.

The 10 bills that Newsom signed to crack down on retail theft

California enacts new laws to combat retail crime and property theft with tougher penalties for repeat offenders and expanded law enforcement tools.

More guilty pleas in California-wide Operation Sticky Fingers' retail cannabis theft case

Three men pleaded guilty in Operation Sticky Fingers, charged with theft of cannabis totaling over $1 million across nine counties.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bill bringing back harsh penalties for smash-and-grab robberies

California reinstates tough penalties for large-scale thefts and smash-and-grab robberies to address growing voter frustration.

The 10 bills that Newsom signed to crack down on retail theft

California enacts new laws to combat retail crime and property theft with tougher penalties for repeat offenders and expanded law enforcement tools.
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#theft

No jean-ius: Suspect in 'wild looking' getup busted in NYC denim store break-in: cops

A lookout for a jewelry store theft was arrested due to his distinctive clothing and visible actions caught on police surveillance footage.

Man charged after sunglasses worth more than 5k stolen from Bluewater John Lewis

Two individuals were charged with theft in separate incidents at local stores, reflecting a broader issue of retail crime in the area.

No jean-ius: Suspect in 'wild looking' getup busted in NYC denim store break-in: cops

A lookout for a jewelry store theft was arrested due to his distinctive clothing and visible actions caught on police surveillance footage.

Man charged after sunglasses worth more than 5k stolen from Bluewater John Lewis

Two individuals were charged with theft in separate incidents at local stores, reflecting a broader issue of retail crime in the area.
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Congresswoman Calls on eBay, Amazon, Facebook to Share Info on Stolen Goods

Congresswoman Spanberger urges e-commerce leaders to disclose measures against the sale of stolen goods on their platforms.
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New N.Y. State Law Mandates Retail 'Panic Buttons'

New York's Retail Worker Safety Act mandates panic buttons in large retail stores to enhance worker safety amid rising violence.
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NYC tests program allowing businesses to connect their security cameras to NYPD

Retail businesses in NYC can integrate security cameras with NYPD for real-time intelligence on crimes voluntarily.

The crime hotspots in Bromley as revealed by neighbourhood policing boss

Increased visible police patrols in hotspots led to significant reductions in robbery and knife crime.

NYC tests program allowing businesses to connect their security cameras to NYPD

Retail businesses in NYC can integrate security cameras with NYPD for real-time intelligence on crimes voluntarily.

The crime hotspots in Bromley as revealed by neighbourhood policing boss

Increased visible police patrols in hotspots led to significant reductions in robbery and knife crime.
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Newsom signs legislative crime package addressing organized retail theft

Gavin Newsom signs 10 bills to combat retail crimes, claiming the most significant legislative effort in California history.
New laws aim to enhance enforcement against property crime amid rising thefts during the pandemic.

Nike Unite store in Brooklyn's Gateway Center robbed seven times in two months

Nike stores in Spring Creek have suffered multiple robberies, raising concerns about security and the impact of organized retail crime.
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Eight arrested in multimillion-dollar retail theft operation, L.A. County sheriff's officials say

Authorities arrested eight individuals for organized retail theft in Los Angeles, recovering millions in stolen goods and cash.

Government U-turns over decision to make assaulting shopworkers a separate offence

Assaulting a shopworker to become a separate criminal offence.
The new offence carries a maximum sentence of six months' imprisonment or an unlimited fine.

Eight arrested in multimillion-dollar retail theft operation, L.A. County sheriff's officials say

Authorities arrested eight individuals for organized retail theft in Los Angeles, recovering millions in stolen goods and cash.

Government U-turns over decision to make assaulting shopworkers a separate offence

Assaulting a shopworker to become a separate criminal offence.
The new offence carries a maximum sentence of six months' imprisonment or an unlimited fine.
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Latest line: A good week for Rob Bonta, a bad week for Serranus Hastings

California attorney general Rob Bonta has raised $2 million since July, surpassing the funds raised by the top four candidates for governor.
A judge ruled that the state did not violate the law by removing the name of former attorney general Serranus Hastings from UC's law school in San Francisco.

Woke NY pol's 'worker safety' bill could kill small business with costly mandates: critics

A proposed worker safety bill introduced by state Sen. Jessica Ramos would impose costly security mandates on small businesses.
The bill includes requirements for risk assessments, employee safety training, installation of panic buttons, and hiring security guards in the event of violent attacks.
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