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fromNew York Post
3 weeks 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.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 days 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.
New York City
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

N.Y.P.D. Sergeant Is Charged With Shoplifting From Target

NYC police sergeant arrested for shoplifting amid rising retail thefts, highlighting challenges in law enforcement accountability.
Black Lives Matter
fromNew York Post
3 weeks 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.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 days 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.
New York City
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

N.Y.P.D. Sergeant Is Charged With Shoplifting From Target

NYC police sergeant arrested for shoplifting amid rising retail thefts, highlighting challenges in law enforcement accountability.
#greggs
#cost-of-living
#massachusetts
#retail-security
fromFast Company
2 weeks 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
#security-measures
#crime-statistics
#theft
#san-francisco
fromFive Towns, NY Patch
4 weeks ago

Mall Shoplifter Taken To Custody By ICE: Police

Rammeike A. Campbell, 27, was arrested for shoplifting at Macy's, where he concealed items and left without paying. He also stole from Forever 21.
Canada news
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month 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
1 month ago

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

"We sit around talking, 'Hey I did this.' Let me try and see what I can get away with," Lewis told an officer who was wearing a body camera during his arrest.
NYC parents
#crime-prevention
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 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.
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 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.
#community-safety
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

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

"I never felt bad for the corporation as a whole because it was Amazon and, you know, it was Jeff Bezos. He just profits so much taking advantage of the little people."
Social justice
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

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

Demand for trading cards has skyrocketed, particularly for Pokémon, as retailers prepare for the release of a new card expansion pack, driving up interest and chaos.
DC food
#retail-crime
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

It's very brazen': retail workers and shoplifters on the UK's record theft statistics

Shoplifting in the UK has seen a significant rise, with incidents increasing by 25% in 2023-24, affecting employees and retail operations.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Watch - Brazen shoplifter piling goods into bag at Boots store in London

A brazen shoplifting incident occurred on Baker Street, causing significant fear among witnesses and highlighting the frequency of retail crime in London.
fromwww.barkinganddagenhampost.co.uk
3 months ago
London

Prolific Dagenham shoplifter banned from entering busy shopping areas

Robert Gavillet, a Dagenham shoplifter, has been banned from busy shopping areas following multiple shoplifting charges.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

It's very brazen': retail workers and shoplifters on the UK's record theft statistics

Shoplifting in the UK has seen a significant rise, with incidents increasing by 25% in 2023-24, affecting employees and retail operations.
UK politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 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.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 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
fromMission Local
3 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
3 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
#public-safety
Miscellaneous
fromstateline.org
4 months ago

New shoplifting data explains why they're locking up the toothpaste

Shoplifting rates in major U.S. cities are significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels, prompting legislative and business responses.
Miscellaneous
fromstateline.org
4 months ago

New shoplifting data explains why they're locking up the toothpaste

Shoplifting rates in major U.S. cities are significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels, prompting legislative and business responses.
#retail-theft
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
San Francisco

San Francisco police arrest six in retail theft operation

San Francisco police arrested six individuals during a retail theft operation targeting organized crime.
The enforcement underscores effective policing in combating shoplifting and supporting local businesses.
fromFortune
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Couple charged with stealing $1m from Lululemon in no-receipt refund scam

A Connecticut couple is charged with organized retail theft, stealing around $1 million from Lululemon.
San Francisco
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

San Francisco police arrest six in retail theft operation

San Francisco police arrested six individuals during a retail theft operation targeting organized crime.
The enforcement underscores effective policing in combating shoplifting and supporting local businesses.
fromFuturism
4 months ago

Walgreens CEO Distressed to Learn That Locking Everything Up Keeps People From Buying It

"It is a hand-to-hand combat battle still, unfortunately," said CEO Tim Wentworth during a recent earnings call, as quoted by Fortune, referring to shrink.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.ocregister.com
4 months ago

California man faces vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated charge after fatal high-speed pursuit crash tied to theft of Legos

The tragic death of 67-year-old Marianne Mildred Casey has drawn attention to the recklessness of individuals like Anthony Michael Hanzal, who is suspected of drug use during a high-speed police chase.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
5 months ago

Police want to speak to man after Co-op store blighted by shoplifting

Essex Police has launched an appeal for information concerning a series of shoplifting incidents at a Co-op store in Shenfield, with the latest report made on November 3.
London
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