A 72-year-old man in North Carolina, Larry Keaton Brown, was arrested for shooting at a Walmart manager's home and car in retaliation for his girlfriend's firing. The incidents occurred on October 10, with multiple shots fired at the manager's residence and vehicle. Brown was apprehended during a traffic stop, where he allegedly reached for a handgun. He faces multiple felony charges, including assault with a deadly weapon and possession of explosive devices found in his home.
A retail worker in Hudson Valley was attacked during a heated confrontation over a return. The incident highlights a growing trend of violence in retail settings, with customers becoming increasingly aggressive. The attack resulted in injuries to the worker, sparking discussions about employee safety in the retail industry. Authorities are investigating the case, emphasizing the need for stricter measures to protect retail employees.
A shoplifting incident at a Tops store in Niagara Falls escalated when a female suspect stabbed herself during an altercation. The suspect, described as a heavyset woman with brown hair, pulled a knife while being confronted by store employees. Police responded to the scene, but it remains unclear if the woman was apprehended. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of retail workers and the unpredictable nature of shoplifting confrontations.
A viral video captured ICE agents questioning a woman in a Walmart parking lot in Chicago about her birthplace, sparking outrage over racial profiling. The agents reportedly detained two individuals during the operation, which was criticized for targeting random shoppers. Social media users expressed anger, calling the incident harassment and a violation of rights. The video has reignited debates about immigration enforcement practices and racial discrimination.
Two men were arrested in connection with a daring heist at the Louvre Museum, where $102 million worth of French Crown Jewels were stolen. The suspects, known for prior burglaries, were apprehended by French police, with one caught attempting to flee to Algeria. The theft, which occurred in just seven minutes, has been described as a major security failure for the museum. Investigations are ongoing, with authorities working to recover the stolen artifacts and identify other accomplices.
APEX is excited to announce Catherine Stasiowski, Vice President, Loss Prevention & Safety for Total Wine & More, as the newest member of the APEX Executive Council! Welcome, Catherine! We look forward to your valuable insights to keep APEX climbing!
Wanted parolee among 5 nabbed in El Cerrito retail theft sting, hundreds in stolen merch recovered
El Cerrito police said five suspects were arrested — including a wanted parolee — and more than $1,500 in stolen merchandise were recovered during a retail theft sting Thursday.
Fentanyl, meth bound for San Francisco seized during Oakland bust: PD The targeted operation took place at the Marshall’s and CVS stores in El Cerrito Plaza, which also stopped four thefts in progress, according to police.
Police confirmed, “One of the individuals arrested was a wanted parolee with multiple prior theft convictions. Another suspect, who initially provided a false name, was found to have an outstanding warrant for grand theft and was in possession of fentanyl.”
Two killed at North Augusta Sprint store; suspect shot by officer
Authorities say two people are dead following an incident at a South Carolina convenience store that ended with an officer shooting and wounding an armed man.
The North Augusta Department of Public Safety said the the incident happened at 107 Edgefield Road, the location of the Sprint convenience store. Police said officers were dispatched to a shooting and encountered the armed suspect in the parking lot.
Police said the suspect was shot by a North Augusta officer. While his condition wasn't provided, police said he was taken to an area hospital for treatment. They added that there were two victims who had been shot at the location before officers arrived.
Waldorf Duo Faces Charges in Home Depot Heist Ring
Charles County Sheriff’s officers arrested two men accused of orchestrating five thefts totaling about $11,000 from the Home Depot store on Crain Highway.
The suspects, Darrell Lee Anderson, 63, of Washington, D.C., and Clifton Eugene Ratliff, 58, of Temple Hills, Md., allegedly used fake prepaid order documents to load carts with high-value items like flooring, molding, lighting fixtures, sinks and a refrigerator before driving away.
Officers with the Sheriff’s Neighborhood Enforcement Team spotted Anderson returning to the store, as he prepared for what investigators described as another attempted theft.
Scaling and Innovating QSR Operations: How Whataburger Leveraged OpenEye Cloud Video
With a history spanning seventy-five years, fast-food chain Whataburger has gone from a single location in Corpus Christi, Texas, to over one thousand restaurants. They’ve worked closely with OpenEye over the years to meet their needs, leveraging OpenEye Web Services (OWS) to strengthen their loss prevention efforts, improve workplace operations, and provide an enhanced dining experience for their customers.
Hear from Whataburger and OpenEye as we discuss:
What Whataburger was looking for in a video security solution, and what led them to OpenEye.
How OWS helped Whataburger meet the various surveillance needs of their organization.
Whataburger’s future plans with OpenEye, and how they plan to use OWS to support future growth.
Secure prepaid tags could boost retailers’ confidence in gift cards
Gift cards remain one of retail’s most resilient revenue drivers, but they have become a growing target for fraudsters. The US Federal Trade Commission estimates that a quarter of reported scams involve tampered or counterfeit cards. The operational fallout for merchants is significant, costing several a significant percentage of income from gift cards. A new range of prepaid tag solutions from Infineon Technologies (in partnership with Karta Gift Card) aims to address the problem by combining NFC technology with cryptographic protection.
AI robotics moves beyond pilot and single site phase: last week’s biggest technology plays at a glance
Sereact, a specialist in AI driven robotics, and Rohlik Group, a European online grocer, are teaming up.
A roll-out begins with 24 robots across Rohlik’s German and Austrian brands - Knuspr and Gurkerl - operating in Berlin and Vienna fulfilment centers, with Frankfurt to follow. The program is designed to expand quickly, with both companies aiming to deploy more than 100 robots as the partnership grows.
This will allow Rohlik to optimize key parameters such as throughput, reliability, and the coordination between fresh and dry food zones.
Ohio’s shoplifting rate 21% below national average, new FBI-based report finds
Ohio’s shoplifting rate is significantly lower than the national average, according to a new study by Summit Defense using FBI Crime Data Explorer figures.
The report found that Ohio recorded 298.69 shoplifting incidents per 100,000 residents in 2024 - 21% below the national average.
By contrast, New Mexico ranked the worst state for shoplifting, with 777.97 incidents per 100,000 residents, more than double the national rate.
Western states including Oregon and Arizona followed, ranking second and third, respectively.
Beyond Security: Empowering Operations with Intelligence
At March Networks, we recognize the evolving landscape of operational efficiency. Our roots at March Networks trace back to 2000, with a vision that goes beyond conventional security. Headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, we’ve grown into a global force, dedicated to building cloud-based, intelligent video solutions.
Our mission is clear: to enhance security, increase operational efficiency and boost profitability through cutting-edge, real-time business intelligence.
What once was the realm of traditional security measures has transformed. Today, we employ intelligent video and AI analytics to turn video surveillance systems into comprehensive tools for business intelligence. This transition not only enhances security but also drives operational efficiencies, benefiting departments across an organization – from operations and marketing to HR and IT.
The Director of Inventory Control is responsible for overseeing all inventory adjustments across the company's distribution network. This role ensures the integrity of inventory data, drives loss prevention strategies, and leads a team of regional and corporate inventory control managers. The director will develop and implement policies, procedures, and systems to safeguard assets, optimize inventory accuracy, and support operational excellence.
Is overconfidence putting manufacturing supply chains at risk?
The State of Supply Chain Security report reveals that the vast majority (94%) of businesses are confident in their ability to respond to a supply chain attack, despite the series of supply chain related attacks this year that have brought retail giants, major grocery suppliers and car manufacturers to their knees.
Surveying 1,010 cyber security decision makers globally on their views on the current state of supply chain security, the report revealed that 92% of organizations trust that their suppliers follow cyber security best practices.
OSHA’s Top 10 Most Cited Safety Standards: What You Need to Know for 2025
Every year, OSHA releases its “Top 10” list of the most frequently cited safety standards, offering a snapshot of where employers are most often falling short during inspections.
This timely presentation will break down the latest citation data from Fiscal Year 2025 (October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025), helping safety leaders identify common pitfalls and strengthen their own compliance programs.
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