Michigan dad, 2 sons and Ford worker nabbed in multi-million dollar auto parts theft ring
Michigan dad, two sons and Ford worker nabbed in brazen theft ring A Michigan father, his two sons, and a Ford employee have been arrested in what authorities describe as a multimillion-dollar auto-parts theft ring targeting Ford’s assembly lines. The suspects allegedly removed brand-new parts at plants and funneled them via Detroit‐area businesses for resale. Investigators uncovered pallets stacked floor-to-ceiling with items marked “Property of Ford,” sparking raids and potential racketeering charges. The case underscores how organized theft networks are exploiting supply‐chain vulnerabilities in the automotive industry.
Truck driver chases masked meat theft suspects off with baseball bat in Philadelphia
In Northeast Philadelphia, a truck driver awoke to masked thieves breaking into his refrigerated trailer and responded by pursuing them with a baseball bat. The group of 10-12 suspects reportedly stole four pallets of frozen meat before fleeing in multiple vehicles, leaving boxes and scattered meat behind. Police noted that cargo thefts have surged in the region, often targeting drivers parked overnight in vulnerable locations. The case emphasizes ongoing threats to logistics and supply chains from organized theft crews.
Retailer installs AI scanners that can see through clothes to spot stolen items
Next stores has deployed advanced AI-driven “super scanners” capable of detecting stolen items hidden on personnel at self-checkout or exit points. The technology leverages passive terahertz imaging and artificial intelligence to identify concealed merchandise without physical searches. Initial deployments in warehouses and distribution centers have reportedly reduced staff-theft losses, and the retailer plans wider rollout in its 500 stores. The move illustrates how high-tech surveillance is being adopted to combat increasingly sophisticated retail theft.
Hardware Heist: Bowie Home Depot Armed Robbery Linked To Regional Theft Scheme
An armed robbery at a Home Depot in Bowie, Maryland is now tied to a broader regional theft scheme involving coordinated hit teams targeting hardware and big-box stores. The thieves allegedly forced entry, used weapons to threaten staff, and loaded up large volumes of goods for resale in black-market channels. Investigators are working to trace the stolen merchandise and identify resale outlets linked to the network. The incident highlights how hardware and home-improvement retailers are increasingly becoming targets for organized criminal activity.
Video shows Meijer shoplifting suspect dragging Bay County deputies
Surveillance footage from a Meijer store in Bay County, Michigan shows a suspected shoplifter fleeing the scene and dragging two county deputies during the attempt. The footage reportedly captures the dramatic escape attempt and the chaotic scene that followed after the suspect crashed his vehicle. Authorities say the event is part of an escalating series of violent and confrontational retail theft cases. The video serves as a stark example of how what begins as “shoplifting” can quickly escalate into dangerous, physical confrontations.
Man arrested after Puyallup, WA grocery store stabbing, fleeing in U-Haul
Pierce County deputies arrested a man accused of stabbing a grocery store employee and speeding from authorities in a U-Haul on Sunday afternoon.
Deputies were first called to reports of a shoplifting and a stabbing at the Winco Foods in Puyallup. According to initial information, a man stabbed a Winco employee and was getting in a U-Haul truck to leave the area.
When deputies arrived around 3:30 p.m., they saw the U-Haul pulling out of the parking lot, and flagged the truck down at a nearby intersection.
Oro Valley Police arrest nearly a dozen suspects in retail theft operation
The Oro Valley Police Department says officers arrested eleven suspects during a two-day operation to crack down on retail theft.
The OVPD says they used research and crime trends to identify where local businesses were experiencing high levels of Organized Retail Theft.
Officers used that information to conduct a two-day ORT Blitz.
The OVPD says the eleven suspects face charges ranging from felony shoplifting, misdemeanor shoplifting, drug paraphernalia, outstanding warrants, and multi-state fraud.
Two women arrested for allegedly stealing over $8K worth of merchandise from Lululemon, Alo Yoga
Two women were arrested over the weekend for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars’ worth of workout clothes in Nashville.
Alanna James, 20, is accused of conspiring with Tramiya Wilson, 20, and an unidentified minor to take the clothes and other items from two stores.
Police say the Lululemon location on 12th Avenue South in Midtown and the Alo Yoga at the Green Hills Mall were both targeted.
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Amazon Announces 3 Actions Taken Against Counterfeiters
Amazon announced actions taken against three groups of counterfeiters operating on its platform.
In one action, the company’s Counterfeit Crimes Unit (CCU) filed a lawsuit targeting what it called a “massive” trademark fraud scheme, Amazon said in a Monday (Nov. 24) update.
The company’s legal action is aimed at individuals and companies based in China and the United States who obtained invalid trademarks from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and used them to improperly access the Amazon Brand Registry, per the update.
FDA calls out Walmart, Target and Kroger for still selling a product recalled in multiple states
Major retail chains have been forced to recall several products in the past couple of years due to the risk of contamination and other health hazards.
Recently, a baby formula made and sold by ByHeart was recalled over reports of botulism, but it turns out that Walmart, Target, and Kroger haven't stopped selling it. This is a serious lapse in ensuring consumer safety by the supermarket chains, since ByHeart had issued a recall of the product from all stores after the FDA had informed them about cases of botulism.
Amazon Warns Shoppers on Black Friday Scams Targeting Millions
Every year, the holiday rush turns the internet into controlled chaos. People shop faster, scammers move quicker, and major platforms feel the pressure of both. In the middle of this surge, Amazon has slipped a warning into millions of inboxes, a reminder that the busiest shopping week of the year is also the moment attackers push hardest.
With over 300 million users, Amazon is a prime target whenever traffic spikes. Criminals follow the same playbook seen in recent attacks on Netflix and PayPal, using impersonation tactics to harvest personal details, payment information, and account credentials.
Retail’s Most Expensive Blind Spot: Balance on Hand and On-Shelf Availability
If you run a retail business, you already know your numbers may not tell the truth, or at least not the whole truth. Your system says you have the product.
The shelf says you don’t. And the customer? They already may be on their way to a competitor.
That gap between balance on hand, what your system claims is in stock, and on-shelf availability (OSA), what’s actually there for the shopper, is more than a numbers and operations headache. It’s a revenue drain and a competitive threat.
States Target Retail Email Claims as Lawsuits Accelerate
You could make an argument that the hardest working sales associate in retail these days doesn’t wear a name tag, it lands in the customer’s inbox.
Email’s dominance in retail marketing is no accident. Data from Omnisend estimates that 1 in 3 customers that click on an email make a purchase.
It is inexpensive to send at scale, easy to personalize with customer data, and simple to track from send to sale.
Automation platforms turn abandoned carts, app signups and loyalty milestones into instant campaigns, making the inbox prime real estate for merchants.
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