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retail theft
Amazon Says It Profits as Brick-and-Mortar Stores Lock Up Products to Curb Theft
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy revealed that their online pharmacy business is thriving as frustrated customers turn away from locked-up drugstore products.
August 3, 2024
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Tom Ozimek
California Bill Would Impose Restrictions on Self-Checkout
Stores would have to limit purchases to 10 items or fewer, assign an employee to oversee no more ...
May 7, 2024
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Aldgra Fredly
Florida Gov. DeSantis and California Lawmakers Target Retail Theft
With retail theft being an ongoing problem nationwide, Florida and California lawmakers introduce new bills in hopes of ...
April 10, 2024
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Christina Corona
California Bill Would Expand Police Arrest Capability Of Shoplifters
Retail theft in California has been an ongoing issue debated among state leaders. A bill that would give ...
April 3, 2024
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'It's almost like we're living in an open-air mental health facility. There are people walking down the streets; ...
March 27, 2024
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Former NZ Green Party MP Charged With 4th Shoplifting Offence
The charge sheet shows Ghahraman accused of stealing a cardigan valued at $389 from upmarket retailer Standard Issue, ...
February 26, 2024
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Jim Birchall
3 Men Charged for Allegedly Operating Organized Theft Ring in Florida
Florida authorities have arrested several people over the past year for running organized retail theft operations at several ...
February 20, 2024
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California Retail Theft Reduction Act Would Target Those Stealing With Intent to Sell, Lawmakers Say
One co-author also pushed back on the idea that Prop. 47 is responsible for the recent spike in ...
February 17, 2024
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Travis Gillmore
Downtown San Francisco Target Locking Up Clothing Behind Security Cabinets
Men’s T-shirts, socks, and underwear were placed behind the protective cabinets at the Target due to frequent theft.
January 13, 2024
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Micaela Ricaforte
NZ Green MP to Stand Aside From Portfolio Amid Shoplifting Accusation
The alleged incident involving 43-year-old MP Golriz Ghahraman, who is the Green Party's Justice Spokesperson, took place two ...
January 10, 2024
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Is Theft Causing the End of Retail Stores in California? | Juan Alanis
Siyamak sits down with Juan Alanis, an assemblymember from Modesto County and former law enforcement officer. He discusses ...
January 6, 2024
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Woman Arrested After Over $1 Million in Stolen Beauty Products Found in Los Angeles
Authorities searched two locations—a warehouse in Paramount and The Makeup Store on Whittier Boulevard in East Los Angeles—and ...
December 26, 2023
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Micaela Ricaforte
Northern California Holiday Shoppers, Retailers Adapting to Rise in Criminal Activity
Alarmed by recent retail theft crimes, shoppers told The Epoch Times they're taking every precaution this year to ...
December 24, 2023
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Travis Gillmore
Irvine Police Seek Trio of Retail Thieves After 11 Weeks
IRVINE, Calif.—Irvine police Dec. 23 appealed to the public for help identifying three people caught on surveillance video ...
December 23, 2023
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City News Service
California’s Retail Crime Task Force Doubles Arrests in 2023
The California Highway Patrol (CHP), as part of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s “Real Public Safety Plan”—introduced at the end ...
December 22, 2023
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Micaela Ricaforte
California Lawmakers Create First Retail Theft Committee Amid Surging Crime
Some prosecutors said at the first committee hearing that existing laws, including Prop. 47, are allowing many crimes ...
December 20, 2023
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Travis Gillmore
More Than 200 Stolen Apple Devices, Other Items Recovered by LAPD, Awaiting Owners
LOS ANGELES—Authorities sought the public's help Dec. 18 to identify more than 200 stolen Apple devices and other ...
December 19, 2023
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City News Service
Retail Theft Underreporting Makes Impact of California’s Prop. 47 Confusing: State Commissioners
Some argued that 'data drives decisions' and said they needed more information to act upon, and the lack ...
December 18, 2023
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Travis Gillmore
12 Arrested in Los Angeles Retail Theft Operation
LOS ANGELES—A Los Angeles Police Department task force created to combat retail store theft netted 12 arrests, authorities ...
December 14, 2023
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City News Service
Sacramento Sheriff Says California Law Benefits Criminals, Endangers Communities
At issue is Proposition 47, known as the Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act, passed by voters in 2014 ...
December 7, 2023
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Travis Gillmore
California Business Owner Tracks, Catches Thief With Apple AirTags in Stolen Merchandise
Police reported to the address and found what they called, 'a sanctuary of stolen greenery.'
December 6, 2023
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Sophie Li
Puppies Valued at About $100,000 Stolen From Gardena Pet Shop
GARDENA, Calif.—Authorities Nov. 22 were looking for suspects who stole a dozen French bulldogs from a Gardena pet ...
November 22, 2023
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City News Service
Los Angeles Leads Nation in Organized Retail Theft for 5th Straight Year
For the second year in a row, organized retail theft crimes were reported as significantly affecting businesses through ...
October 28, 2023
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Travis Gillmore
Man Arrested for Organized Retail Crimes in Southern California
LOS ANGELES—A man was in custody Oct. 26 for allegedly committing organized retail crimes in Los Angeles and ...
October 26, 2023
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City News Service
4 Arrested in Connection With Southern California Retail Thefts
LOS ANGELES—Four suspects allegedly involved in multiple thefts from retail stores in Los Angeles, Carson, Lakewood, and surrounding ...
October 18, 2023
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City News Service
LAPD Announces 9 Arrests in Retail Theft Investigation
LOS ANGELES—Authorities announced on Sept 19, nine recent arrests in connection with ongoing investigations into Southland flash mob ...
September 19, 2023
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City News Service
American Eagle Sues Owners of San Francisco Westfield Mall Over ‘Rampant Criminal Activity’
The clothing retailer reports more than 100 “significant security incidents” in one year, with employees faced with thefts ...
September 18, 2023
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Travis Gillmore
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