#retail-theft

#retail-theft

Dec. 29 Distribution of intimate images with intent to humiliate: Someone said another person demanded money from them and threatened to distribute nude images of them if payment was not made. Dec. 27 Retail property theft: Someone entered a store on South Bascom Avenue and stole approximately $790 worth of fragrances before fleeing in a silver SUV. Dec. 26 Vehicle theft: Between Dec. 24 and Dec. 26, someone stole a van on Shannon Palms Lane.

Durham police say they have made 64 arrests and laid 155 charges during a safe shop initiative to stop retail theft. They say the five-week initiative, which ran between Nov. 10 and Dec. 16, was focused on retail theft enforcement. Police say the east division community response unit, alongside front-line officers and the LCBO resource protection unit worked together to identify high theft locations across Durham region.

Footage shows the moment an Algerian migrant on bail was caught stealing Canada Goose beanies from Selfridges. Dade Mustafa, 35, grabbed the hats, worth 350, from the upmarket department store last month. CCTV captures him peering around the Oxford Street shop before snatching items and walking away. After ripping off security tags, he stuffs one down his trousers and another in his coat pocket. Off-camera, Mustafa is said to have squared up to security guard Farzan Molaei before yelling: F*** off.

Retail Theft, Child Abuse: Two suspects worked together on South Bascom Avenue to steal merchandise and fled in a red GMC truck. They had children in the vehicle who were not in car seats. Possession of Stolen Vehicle, Driving Under the Influence: Someone was located driving a stolen vehicle at Hamilton and Leigh avenues. The suspect displayed signs and symptoms of alcohol and drug intoxication, and was in possession of suspected crystal methamphetamine. The suspect was arrested and booked into Santa Clara County Main Jail.

An armed Santa Claus joined American Canyon police as they arrested two Vallejo residents last week accused of stealing 24 Christmas trees and two crates of wreaths from a local Safeway. Joshua Gonzales, 39, and Kayla Daniels, 29, were taken into custody at their home Thursday, according to a Dec. 5 Facebook post from police that included video of the unusual holiday-themed arrest.

Pokemon cards are as hot as they've ever been, and unfortunately for a local card shop in California, it means their merchandise was the target of a recent heist. On December 2, thieves targeted LA Sports Cards in Burbank and made off with $100,000 or more in Pokemon cards and other collectibles. The trio of thieves were captured on camera in KTLA 5's video report below.

Someone stole approximately 66 items worth about $2,000 in a store on South Bascom Avenue. The person who reported the theft discovered it after noticing bare shelves in the store. Possession of Stolen Property, Possession of a Controlled Substance to Sell: A peace officer stopped two suspects on East Campbell Avenue and determined they were in possession of stolen merchandise. One was found to be in possession of a controlled substance for sale and in possession of someone else's private identifying information.

Daylight Saving Time has ended and with that comes an inevitable uptick in crime. Statistics suggest that as evenings get dark earlier, robberies and burglaries increase under cover of night. It was one of the many safety issues that Oakland police Capt. Aaron Smith discussed with citizens at Sunday's "Coffee with a Cop" event at Peet's Coffee & Tea in the Oakland hills' Montclair Village district.

Staffing RequirementsCovered retailers must ensure the self-service checkout stations are staffed by: Assigning at least one employee to supervise the self-service checkout operation at all times the self-service checkout is operating. Ensuring that the assigned employee has no other work responsibilities that would interfere with their oversight of the self-service checkout operations. Maintaining a staffing ratio of one employee for every three self-service checkout stations, if the retailer operates multiple stations.

Self-checkout kiosks are among the most controversial advents in the grocery industry, popular for their convenience yet criticized for being difficult to use and enabling theft. These potential downsides may be why Aldi is getting rid of many self-checkout lanes, joining the growing list of grocery chains that have done the same. During the summer of 2025, Aldi customers began posting to social media about self-checkout systems disappearing from their local stores.

The new anti-theft program is funded by a $100,000 grant provided by the District Attorney's Office and will allow about 200 businesses to be equipped with the new technology, Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen announced. Organized retail theft gangs are terrorizing our community, and they're not just destroying store fronts and stealing jewelry, Rosen said at the press conference. They're destroying dreams, stealing livelihoods and making it difficult for mom-and-pop store owners to put food on the table for themselves and their children.

Police said a group of suspects crashed a pick-up truck into the Louis Vuitton store on East Walton Street. Cellphone video from a witness captured the moment thieves rammed the vehicle into the luxury store. The video then shows a group of people dressed in dark clothing rush into the store and then run out with stolen items. The people are then seen getting into other vehicles that were either parked nearby or that pulled up.

The frenzy for Labubus has escalated to the point of burglary, with thieves breaking into a La Puente store known for its stock of these collectibles.

Police received reports of people breaking into a business near the intersection of South Main Street and Vernon Avenue, where a street takeover had been reported.

Investigators observed repeated hand-to-hand transactions involving a heavy garbage bag outside an Oakland liquor store, leading to charges of receiving stolen property against two suspects.

The ordinance aims to enhance retail safety by mandating staff supervision at self-checkout lanes in grocery and drug stores to minimize theft.

"While this has always been posted on our front door, we have had some take advantage and walk out of the store without stopping by the register."