Amazon employee accused of stealing $300k worth of merchandise
An Amazon distribution center employee in Berks County, Pennsylvania, has been charged with stealing large amounts of merchandise while on the job. Investigators say the worker took electronics and gaming accessories over multiple shifts and moved them into secondary markets. The case was developed by organized retail crime investigators who noted how internal theft can significantly drive store losses. Prosecutors have filed multiple felony charges connected to organized theft and corruption.
Louisville CBP seizes counterfeit merchandise worth $18M
Customs officers in Louisville seized shipments containing hundreds of counterfeit luxury jewelry and watch items valued at more than 18 million dollars if they had been authentic. The parcels originated overseas and included fake versions of high-end brands that were headed for buyers in the United States. Officials emphasized that counterfeit merchandise harms consumers and legitimate businesses, especially during peak shopping seasons. The seizure is part of broader efforts to disrupt the flow of fraudulent imports into the country.
Harrisonville police arrest two in $58K multistate Walmart theft
Police in Harrisonville, Missouri, arrested two suspects believed to be linked to a multi-state shoplifting ring targeting Walmart stores. Officers tracked the pair to a local store, recovering evidence tied to more than 58,000 dollars in suspected theft. Investigators say the suspects used deceptive scanning and return tactics to steal items such as calculators and trading cards. Both individuals now face felony charges as authorities work to determine the full scope of the operation.
Where things stand a year after Californians passed Proposition 36
California’s Proposition 36 has been in effect for one year, giving prosecutors stronger penalties to use against repeat retail theft and certain drug offenses. Sacramento County reports filing more than a thousand felony cases under the law, including hundreds tied to theft and drug-related crimes. Law enforcement leaders say the measure has helped disrupt repeat offenders and improve community safety. They also note that treatment courts need more funding to deliver the rehabilitation programs the law was designed to support.
Man arrested for attempted murder after Safeway stabbing in Gilroy
A man in Gilroy, California, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after allegedly stabbing a Safeway employee inside the store. Police responded quickly and took the suspect into custody without further violence. The employee was treated for injuries at a local hospital, and investigators are working to determine what led to the attack. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about workplace violence in retail environments.
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Mayor Lurie Signs Legislation to Combat Sale of Stolen Goods on San Francisco Streets
Mayor Lurie today signed legislation that will allow San Francisco to combat the sale of commonly stolen goods in accordance with the SAFE Streets Act (SB 276), authored by State Senator Scott Wiener and sponsored by the mayor.
The ordinance marks the final step in authorizing enforcement of new vending requirements, equipping San Francisco with new tools to crack down on fencing—the open-air sale of stolen goods that fuels retail theft and threatens public safety—while supporting the city’s community of legal vendors and small businesses.
How to Minimize Insider Threats in Retail
With one of the busiest times of the year upon us, retailers are gearing up for the festive rush. Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Christmas bring surging transaction volumes, an influx of temporary staff, and heightened customer data activity.
As retailers focus on driving sales and managing demand, another trend quietly rises — a surge in insider threats. According to Statista, 41 percent of security officers worldwide believe ransomware will be among the most significant cyber risks over the next five years. Insider threats are a major contributing factor to such attacks.
$1.5 million anti-theft grant for Washington County businesses brings ‘added sense of security’
Leaders in Washington County are cracking down on shoplifting and organized retail theft after landing the largest anti-theft grant in Oregon.
This year’s award tops $1.5 million from the state, and Western Pet Supply in Beaverton is using a portion of that money to protect itself from thieves.
The business, located off Beaverton Hillsdale Highway, used around $75K from the grant to install 18 new security cameras and boost theft prevention.
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Papa Johns employee in Ohio accused of shooting, killing man inside store
An employee of a Papa Johns restaurant in Cincinnati, Ohio, is accused of shooting and killing a man inside the store on Tuesday night.
Police in Cincinnati said Murphy Tilk, 21, fatally shot 23-year-old Nawaf Althawadi inside the West Price Hill restaurant around 11 p.m., CBS affiliate WKRC reported. When first responders arrived at the restaurant on West Eighth Street, they performed life-saving measures on Althawadi, who died at the scene.
US House Reps push bipartisan bill to block counterfeit imports
US House of Representatives (Reps) members Blake Moore (Republican-Utah) and Brad Schneider (Democrat-Illinois) have introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at halting counterfeit and pirated imports into the country. The legislation strengthens Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) authority to share packing and shipping details of suspected counterfeit shipments with intellectual property rights holders, transport carriers, and e-commerce platforms.
Colorado metro area county proposes ordinance mandating businesses report theft
Douglas County Sheriff's Office says shoplifting is up in the county, but now county leaders want to crack down on the crime by encouraging businesses to report it.
Douglas County Board of County Commissioners, the sheriff and the district attorney gathered Tuesday to reaffirm their support for strict penalties for theft and announced a new ordinance proposal.
The ordinance would fine local businesses for not reporting theft.
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Restaurant employee arrested for allegedly recording in women's restroom
One man was arrested and charged on Tuesday, December 9, for allegedly recording in the women's restroom.
According to the Fountain Police Department (FPD), officers were dispatched to a Tacos Del Gordo on Fontaine Boulevard Tuesday.
Police say they were sent to investigate a phone that was actively recording, hidden in the ceiling vent of the women's restroom.
US Department of Labor issues 7 letters of interpretation addressing workplace safety, health requirements
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced today that it has issued seven letters of interpretation to ensure the consistent and transparent application of federal workplace safety and health standards.
As part of the Trump Administration's broader emphasis on compliance assistance, OSHA's letters of interpretation provide official explanations of the agency's requirements and how they apply to specific workplace situations and hazardous conditions posed by employers, employees, or other parties.
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