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fromFast Company
6 days ago

TikTok reacts to alleged shoplifter detained after 7 hours in Illinois Target

A tourist allegedly shoplifted $1,300 worth of merchandise from Target, spending seven hours in the store before being detained.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Exclusive | CVS worker rips prosecutors after he's acquitted in fatal stabbing of serial shoplifter in Times Square

A CVS worker was acquitted of manslaughter after fatally stabbing a shoplifter in self-defense.
#forgery
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Two boys charged over attacking police officers

Two teenage boys charged with assault after 11 police officers injured during shoplifting incident.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Woman steals 140 worth of candles from Bromley Boots she was already banned from

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.
UK news
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Castro Walgreens Manager Found Guilty of Assaulting Shoplifter and Lacerating His Eye

The manager of the Castro Walgreens punched a shoplifter in the face with a key protruding from his knuckles, injuring the shoplifter's eye.
SF politics
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Beloved family-run Croydon pet shop forced to close over 'rise in shoplifting'

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.
Pets
#crime
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'Shoplifting is not a petty crime, the costs add up'

Shoplifting incidents have surged 54% in London, leaving small business owners feeling helpless and calling for more effective police action.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

NYC's No. 1 recidivist just can't stop stealing - even after mind-boggling 134 arrests

Harold Gooding, a notorious repeat offender, has been arrested 134 times, illustrating the failures of NYC's revolving-door justice system.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

NYC's No. 1 recidivist just can't stop stealing - even after mind-boggling 134 arrests

Harold Gooding, a notorious repeat offender, has been arrested 134 times, illustrating the failures of NYC's revolving-door justice system.
#retail-crime
UK politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 months ago

One in four people have witnessed shoplifting and abuse toward staff - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Retail crime is rampant in the UK, with 24% of the population witnessing shoplifting.
Shop staff experience significant abuse, with 77% of retail workers reporting such incidents.
UK politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 months ago

One in four people have witnessed shoplifting and abuse toward staff - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Retail crime is rampant in the UK, with 24% of the population witnessing shoplifting.
Shop staff experience significant abuse, with 77% of retail workers reporting such incidents.
New York City
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Maniac bites, slashes NYC Family Dollar workers who tried to stop him from shoplifting: cops

A violent shoplifting incident occurred at a Bronx Family Dollar where an employee was bitten and another slashed.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Second UK supermarket introduces checkout VAR' after widely-mocked Tesco scheme

Lidl implements new anti-theft software at self-checkouts in response to rising shoplifting incidents.
#crime-prevention
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Meet the shopkeepers hitting back against shoplifters with fog machines

Shopkeepers are investing in fog machines, enhanced CCTV systems, and security barriers to deter thieves amid rising shoplifting incidents. This trend is forcing some retailers to take extreme measures.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

I caught a brazen shoplifter stealing beer he didn't even get punished'

Community resolutions for theft may not act as a sufficient deterrent, leading to ongoing issues of shoplifting.
#theft
#retail-losses
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Sought-after Jellycats targeted by criminal gangs in soft toy crimewave

Jellycat toys have become a viral collectible, attracting thieves and leading to increased shoplifting incidents in the UK.
UK news
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Beckenham shoplifter banned from every Co-op in England strikes again

David Brent has been sentenced to one month in jail for shoplifting at Boots after previously serving three months for stealing from Co-op stores.
fromFortune
1 month ago

Walgreens' lost decade: How M&A mania and retail neglect shrunk a $100 billion giant to a $10 billion private equity gamble

Wentworth's remark about locking up items hurting sales sparked widespread criticism, demonstrating that even a veteran CEO might overlook fundamental retail dynamics.
Startup companies
fromsilive
2 months ago

NYPD officer arrested, suspended after alleged shoplifting incident on Staten Island: Source

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.
NYC politics
#greggs
#london-news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Staff report massive' increase in pensioner shoplifters

Shoplifting among pensioners has seen a significant rise, attributed to the increasing cost of living, according to retail security firm Kingdom Security.
UK news
#massachusetts
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Dalek' CCTV pods rolled out to stop shoplifting

New surveillance devices named Safer Pods are being rolled out in England to deter shoplifting, following successful pilot results.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Target has not changed its self-checkout policy, retailer says, despite recent reports about 'shrink'

Target is not removing self-checkout; we offer it in the vast majority of our stores and have no plans to change this.
Marketing tech
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Sainsbury's to introduce VAR-style' cameras at self-checkouts to deter shoplifters

The Independent emphasizes the need for on-ground journalism during critical times.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'You used to be able to spot the thieves, but you can't now' - retailers in Dublin city report rise in 'middle-class shoplifters'

Shoplifting trends change in Dublin, with affluent individuals increasingly involved.
Anti-social behaviour persists in Dublin despite revitalisation efforts.
#crime-statistics
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
2 months ago
London politics

MAPPED: Almost 200 shoplifting offences reported in Havering in one month

Shoplifting remains a significant issue in Havering, with 67% of cases unresolved according to recent statistics.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago
London politics

Shoplifting offences in London on the rise

Shoplifting in London rose by 54% in 2024, reaching almost 90,000 instances according to ONS data.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

SFPD Shoplifting Sting Nets 37 Arrests, Though for Only $2,500 Worth of Stuff

SFPD's undercover operations led to 37 arrests for shoplifting in April, primarily targeting Safeway and Walgreens.
Black Lives Matter
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Minnesota shoplifting bust narrowly thwarts potential mass-shooting planned by suspect: 'Deathtoamerikka'

A suspect in a Minnesota shoplifting case was allegedly planning a mass shooting, raising serious concerns about premeditated violence.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Walmart shoppers stunned to discover elaborate new anti-theft measure on meats: 'It's come to 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.
SF food
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago

South London bookshop owner issues heartfelt plea after break in

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.
London
#walgreens
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Gristedes owner offers to test socialist NYC candidate's 'Soviet' style plan for city-run grocery stores - but there's a catch

John Catsimatidis offers to lend a supermarket to test a government-run grocery plan if the city covers shoplifting losses.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Florida middle school principal arrested for 'skip scanning' at Walmart: 'I did something dumb'

A middle school principal was arrested for attempting to steal items from Walmart using a shoplifting tactic he learned from friends.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Watch: 'Prolific shoplifters' caught in the act by Met

Metropolitan Police apprehended two prolific shoplifters during a targeted operation in Hackney, highlighting proactive crime prevention efforts.
Social justice
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Lefty shoplifters target Whole Foods claiming they are 'liberating' items from 'Lex Luthor' Jeff Bezos

Shoplifters at Whole Foods rationalize theft as a form of resistance against billionaire Jeff Bezos and large corporations.
DC food
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Virginia man dressed as Spider-Man steals $10K worth of anime trading cards: police

A man dressed as Spider-Man stole nearly $10,000 worth of trading cards from a store in Virginia after scouting it beforehand.
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
4 months ago

Watch as thieves steal cigarettes worth 4,000 from shop

A newsagent owner experienced a burglary where thieves stole £4,000 worth of cigarettes, causing significant stress and feelings of imprisonment due to repeated crimes.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
4 months ago

Prolific shoplifter banned from entering Romford town centre

Birute Vaisnoriene has received a five-year ban on entering Romford due to her extensive shoplifting activities.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

San Mateo: Police use pepper spray to arrest 19-year-old theft suspect fleeing authorities

The incident began when a Walgreens employee alerted officers about a theft, prompting a swift police response and pursuit of the suspect riding a bicycle.
San Francisco
fromwww.ilfordrecorder.co.uk
4 months ago

Shoplifting gang in Ilford town centre arrested thanks to live CCTV updates

The joint response to this incident is an excellent example of our great community safety partnership with the local council. The Council's CCTV Team played a vital role in providing real-time intelligence to our police officers on the ground.
London politics
fromwww.barkinganddagenhampost.co.uk
4 months ago

Prolific shoplifter banned from retail park and supermarket in Dagenham

A prolific shoplifter has been banned from retail parks in Dagenham and Chadwell Heath for three years following multiple offences.
#police-operation
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 months ago

Moment serial shoplifter tackled off e-scooter by police in north London

Police successfully apprehended a serial shoplifter, highlighting an ongoing problem of retail theft in the UK.
Local policing efforts are focusing on reducing theft and rebuilding community trust.
fromMission Local
5 months ago

He allegedly stole toilet paper. DA blasted judge who reduced felony charge.

Since the passage of Prop 36 my office has been working to implement the will of the people and filed dozens of cases using the new tools available to us.
Mission District
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
5 months ago

'Knives and stolen goods' found in police raid on Lewisham pub

A successful police raid at a Lewisham pub led to the seizure of stolen goods and two knives, highlighting ongoing issues with shoplifting and illegal sales.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 months ago

Sadiq Khan claims cost of living is behind London's shoplifting surge

Sir Sadiq Khan attributes London's 50% rise in shoplifting to the high cost of living and the city's abundance of retail shops.
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