Employee kills co-worker with sledgehammer, saying he didn't like her, charges say
A 32-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder after allegedly killing his co-worker with a sledgehammer in the workplace. Investigators say the attack appeared unprovoked and occurred during the morning shift. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, and the suspect was taken into custody without incident. Prosecutors are seeking to keep him in custody as they investigate possible motives behind the deadly workplace assault.
Bellefonte woman accused of stealing over $1M from employer
A woman from Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, is accused of stealing more than $1 million in checks from her employer over a period of several years. Authorities say she forged signatures and deposited the funds into her personal account. The alleged embezzlement was uncovered during an internal audit, prompting a police investigation. She faces multiple felony theft and forgery charges and could face significant prison time if convicted.
Shoplifting suspect assaults deputy with vehicle while fleeing the scene
Police say a suspected shoplifter struck an off-duty sheriff’s deputy with her car while fleeing from a retail store parking lot in Boardman, Ohio. The deputy, who tried to intervene, was knocked to the ground and sustained minor injuries. The suspect fled the scene but was later identified through surveillance footage. She faces charges of assault on a peace officer, fleeing, and theft.
Pawn Shop Was Front for Fencing Operation Involving Stolen Items and Illegal Drugs, Owners Arrested
Two pawn shop owners in Greece, New York, have been arrested after authorities say they sold stolen goods and illegal drugs out of their store. Investigators recovered thousands of dollars in merchandise, cash, and narcotics during a raid. The pair now face multiple charges, including criminal possession of stolen property and drug distribution. Police say the case is part of a larger effort to dismantle fencing operations tied to organized retail theft.
Amazon sued in class action lawsuit over workplace absence practices
Amazon is facing a nationwide class action lawsuit accusing the company of penalizing warehouse employees for taking legally protected leave. The suit alleges that Amazon’s attendance and “points” system violates workers’ rights under federal and state labor laws. Plaintiffs claim they were disciplined or terminated after absences covered by medical or family leave. Amazon denies wrongdoing, saying its policies comply with all labor regulations.
The 5 Secrets to Protecting Cash Deposits
According to the annual National Retail Security Survey, “Theft, fraud and losses from other retail “shrink” totaled $61.7 billion in 2019, up from $50.6 billion the year before as industry security executives reported increases in the number of shoplifting, organized retail crime and employee theft incidents.” These drains on the bottom line can take a big chunk out of profits.
By their very nature, retail operations present numerous opportunities for employees to steal. Investigators can be faced with a myriad of factors that must be scrutinized and evaluated when looking at cases of suspected theft, including employees with sticky fingers who are trusted to deliver cash deposits to banks. Removing a few tens or twenties can be easy and go unnoticed. But there are others in the loop (armored-car drivers, bank employees, etc.) who also handle large sums of cash. The FBI uncovered $600,000 from a backyard in a California neighborhood. It seems two armored-truck drivers helped themselves to money being transferred from a bank vault. In another case a bank employee helped herself to cash that a local business had dropped off in a night deposit box.
Cyber scams surge with rise in online holiday shopping
Get ready to break out your credit card. The National Retail Federation (NRF) estimates Americans will spend more than $1 trillion on holiday shopping in 2025. That spending is up more than 3 percent compared to 2024.
NRF estimated, on average, people will spend around $800 on gifts, with much of that being online. The problem? Crooks know that, too. And they are getting more clever at tricking you into buying something from a website that might not be legitimate.
Pair arrested for theft, found with meth, fake cash, and stolen debit cards
Two people from Pennsylvania have been charged after deputies found thousands of dollars of counterfeit money after they were arrested for shoplifting at Ozarkland.
Someone called Callaway County Joint Communication at 1:24 p.m. on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
The person reported that a man and a woman, both wearing orange, were in the store and had been stealing.
Four arrested after ‘Organized Retail Theft Crew’ investigation
Riverside County Sheriff's Office Thermal Station have arrested four women suspected to be in connection with what they call an "Organized Retail Theft Crew" that targeted multiple businesses in La Quinta.
Deputies began an investigation on October 20th into the thefts, and determined that four women were responsible. They report that those same women were also connected to 28 other thefts throughout Southern California, totaling over $50,000 in merchandise.
Visual Intelligence Emerges as the Next Frontier in Security
AI is redefining video surveillance as a source of real-time visual intelligence, enabling organizations to move beyond loss prevention to data-driven decisions that enhance safety, efficiency and customer experience.
For years, video surveillance has been viewed primarily as a cost center for loss prevention, but that use case represents a tiny fraction of its operational potential. Surveillance is a powerful source of real-time intelligence that can save time, drastically reduce costs and help deliver an elevated customer experience.
Getting to those outcomes takes a serious mindshift from reactive, instinctive security operations to a data-driven, enterprise-wide approach. Making that idea a reality requires purpose-built AI tools that can take what the cameras capture and turn it into actionable intelligence.
Misinformation about grocery theft amid SNAP suspension spreads across social media
While recent posts have raised alarm over a claimed uptick in shoplifting and store violence, retail industry sources don’t see a need for increased security measures.
As SNAP participants continue to face uncertainty over funding to their EBT cards, false and misleading information has spread across social media about what this lapse in funding could mean for grocery store theft.
Amazon plans to absorb Whole Foods' entire workforce as part of 'Project Cremini'
Earlier this year, Amazon started folding Whole Foods' corporate staff into its own employee systems. Now, it's gearing up to do the same with thousands of frontline workers.
The move is part of Project Cremini, an initiative designed to integrate Whole Foods' entire 100,000-plus corporate and frontline workforce into Amazon's core business structure by next year, according to internal documents reviewed by Business Insider.
Missouri law cracks down on shoplifters
It’s “no more Mr. Nice Guy” when it comes to criminals who repeatedly steal and re-sell merchandise. Missouri’s new Organized Retail Theft Law is amping up the penalties for habitual shoplifters.
Case in point, a recent bust involving a ring that hit the St. Louis Premium Outlets in Chesterfield.
The two alleged suspects were based in New Jersey and Tennessee and arrived in the St. Louis area in late October.
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OSHA’s New Penalty Framework for Workplace Safety Violations Increases Fines for Employers
OSHA recently issued a public notice announcing its updated fines and penalty structure for employer noncompliance with adopted OSHA standards.
These new penalty amounts are intended to ensure parity with federal OSHA enforcement and to strengthen deterrence against workplace safety violations in Puerto Rico. They were made pursuant to PR OSHA’s authority under the Puerto Rico Workplace Safety and Health Act (“Act No. 16”; see Act No. 212-2024 amended Act No. 16 of August 5, 1975) to adjust such penalties periodically.
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