#shoplifting

#shoplifting

Sept. 16 Theft by false pretenses, identity theft: Someone called a Saratoga resident about an online inquiry the victim made regarding a house for rent, convinced the victim to provide personal information and money to secure the rental, and then ceased communications with the victim, for a total loss of about $5,050. Sept. 17 Reckless evading: At 1:47 a.m., deputies attempted to stop a motorist at Saratoga Avenue and Highway 85 for multiple traffic violations, but the driver did not yield and recklessly evaded,

An elderly Florida man has been praised for tackling a teenage thief to the ground after an attempted getaway through a crowded supermarket with police in pursuit. Police in Port St. Lucie said the suspect, a 15-year-old wearing a balaclava, had earlier stolen jewelry from a Burlington store before abandoning the empty box near a Mattress Firm outlet. Alert staff raised the alarm, and officers soon spotted the teenager on a nearby park bench.

Blue-state governors seem to be responding to President Trump's anti-crime campaign with Marxist tactics. Not the communist, Karl, that is, but the comedian Brothers. In "Duck Soup," Chico Marx famously deceives a wealthy widow by asking "Who are you gonna believe, me or your own eyes?" It's an apt metaphor for Governor Kathy Hochul of New York when she poses as a defender of law and order.

Staff at a Co-op in New Eltham, Greenwich report feeling unsafe due to daily shoplifting incidents, with aggressive behavior from some individuals posing serious risks to employees.

Kristie Mcintosh, a persistent thief, appeared in court after stealing candles from Boots, despite being under a criminal behaviour order banning her from the store.

Dabners Pet Shop, located in Croydon, will close permanently on August 16, after over 60 years of serving the community. The closure is attributed to rising costs and increased shoplifting.

Frank Callaghan, a NYPD officer, was arrested for allegedly shoplifting over $40 in merchandise while off duty at a Staten Island store, leading to charges of petit larceny.

Shoplifting among pensioners has seen a significant rise, attributed to the increasing cost of living, according to retail security firm Kingdom Security.

Target is not removing self-checkout; we offer it in the vast majority of our stores and have no plans to change this.

"That's when you know it's bad," TikTokker @solid_soul83 said in the snippet posted April 8, expressing shock at the drastic security measures taken by Walmart.

Happy Friday everyone. We might be a bit slower this morning as we had a break in last night. It wasn't too bad really - a front window smashed (sadly our beautiful Victorian wobbly glass), an iPhone and a business ATM card stolen. It could have been way worse.