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UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 hours ago

Waitrose employee sacked after confronting shoplifter stealing chocolate Easter eggs

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Iceland boss: Security guards should carry truncheons to fight retail crime

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for on-ground reporting in critical societal issues.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Marks & Spencer boss warns crime is getting more brazen'

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for effective policing to address rising retail crime.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 hours ago

Waitrose employee sacked after confronting shoplifter stealing chocolate Easter eggs

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Iceland boss: Security guards should carry truncheons to fight retail crime

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for on-ground reporting in critical societal issues.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Marks & Spencer boss warns crime is getting more brazen'

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for effective policing to address rising retail crime.
fromFOX 5 New York
17 hours ago

Thieves target luxury cars in Hell's Kitchen garage, 1 crashes nearby

According to police, the incident occurred just before 6 a.m. at a garage on West 43rd Street near the West Side Highway. Four men entered the garage around 5:45 a.m. and attempted to steal several luxury cars, including a blue McLaren sports car and a black Mercedes‑Benz G‑Wagon.
Upper West Side
Privacy technologies
fromFortune
13 hours ago

Your neighbor just got a home security system, but should you be worried? 'It's inherently a little creepy' says surveillance expert | Fortune

Consumers are increasingly concerned about privacy and data control regarding home surveillance technology.
#art-theft
France news
fromAxios
1 day ago

Priceless items are easy to steal. They're increasingly harder to sell.

Thieves stole three valuable paintings from a small Italian museum in a quick smash-and-grab operation.
Paris food
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

It Took Thieves 3 Minutes to Steal $10 Million in Art. Here's Why Museum Heists Are Becoming More Common.

A well-planned heist resulted in the theft of three valuable paintings worth $10 million from the Magnani-Rocca Foundation in Italy.
France news
fromAxios
1 day ago

Priceless items are easy to steal. They're increasingly harder to sell.

Thieves stole three valuable paintings from a small Italian museum in a quick smash-and-grab operation.
Paris food
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

It Took Thieves 3 Minutes to Steal $10 Million in Art. Here's Why Museum Heists Are Becoming More Common.

A well-planned heist resulted in the theft of three valuable paintings worth $10 million from the Magnani-Rocca Foundation in Italy.
E-Commerce
fromFuturism
11 hours ago

Target Warns That If Its AI Shopping Agent Makes an Expensive Mistake, You'll Have to Pay for It

Big box retailers are shifting responsibility for AI errors onto consumers, highlighting a troubling trend in the retail industry's use of artificial intelligence.
Law
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Melrose man charged with stealing hundreds of thousands from clients, prosecutors say

A Melrose lawyer faces multiple charges for embezzling client funds and practicing law while suspended.
#retail-crime
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Shop staff threatened with acid attacks by thieves

Shop workers in Harold Hill, Romford face acid attack threats, violence, and abuse from thieves, though police initiatives have reduced theft by over 40% since December 2023.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

M&S calls for crackdown on brazen, organised, aggressive' retail crime

Marks & Spencer urges government and mayor to address increasing retail crime and violence affecting stores across the UK.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Shop staff threatened with acid attacks by thieves

Shop workers in Harold Hill, Romford face acid attack threats, violence, and abuse from thieves, though police initiatives have reduced theft by over 40% since December 2023.
New York City
fromHoodline
2 days ago

Queens police seek two in Jamaica Ave robbery

A 25-year-old man was robbed and assaulted in Queens, with two suspects still at large as police seek public assistance.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Santa Monica man charged with kidnapping of UCLA student, rape of a separate woman

A Santa Monica man has been charged with rape and kidnapping related to two separate incidents involving female victims.
#shoplifting
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
20 hours ago

Waitrose employee sacked after stopping shoplifter from taking Easter eggs

A Waitrose employee was fired for intervening in a shoplifting incident after 17 years of service.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
20 hours ago

Waitrose employee sacked after stopping shoplifter from taking Easter eggs

A Waitrose employee was fired for intervening in a shoplifting incident after 17 years of service.
fromFuturism
3 days ago

Delivery Robot Companies in Trouble as Bot Become Targets for Vandalism

Out of the company's first 80,000 deliveries the bots finished on campus, about 1,600 involved incidents of vandalism. At a cost of $2,500 per Kiwibot, the damage adds up quick.
London startup
US politics
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

ICE says it bought Paragon's spyware to use in drug trafficking cases | TechCrunch

ICE has utilized spyware from Paragon Solutions to combat drug trafficking and foreign terrorist organizations' use of encrypted communications.
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Westfield man busted in alleged Red Bull SNAP scam at Chicopee smoke shop

Yahiya allegedly directed individuals to use their SNAP or EBT benefits to purchase large quantities of Red Bull from Sam's Club, then bought the items back for cash at a reduced price.
Boston food
Pets
fromHoodline
4 days ago

Bronx Driver Threatened With Gun During Attempted Cat Theft

A Bronx driver confronted suspected cat thieves, leading to a gun being drawn, highlighting rising concerns over pet thefts.
#nypd
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
3 days ago

'Highway Therapy': Lawsuit Reveals Alarming Details Of NYPD's Rampant Car Culture - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD officials allegedly retaliated against an officer for minor infractions, leading to a lawsuit for emotional distress and damages.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Manhattan shoplifting suspect dies after medical emergency in police custody while being booked: sources | amNewYork

Vincent Thoms, 51, died after a medical emergency while being processed at Central Booking in Manhattan for alleged shoplifting.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
3 days ago

'Highway Therapy': Lawsuit Reveals Alarming Details Of NYPD's Rampant Car Culture - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD officials allegedly retaliated against an officer for minor infractions, leading to a lawsuit for emotional distress and damages.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Manhattan shoplifting suspect dies after medical emergency in police custody while being booked: sources | amNewYork

Vincent Thoms, 51, died after a medical emergency while being processed at Central Booking in Manhattan for alleged shoplifting.
#brooklyn
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
5 days ago

Man Shot Dead On NYC Street, Suspect Still At Large: NYPD

A suspect is being sought after Edwin Guevarez Jr. was fatally shot in Brooklyn's East New York neighborhood.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
5 days ago

Man Shot Dead On NYC Street, Suspect Still At Large: NYPD

A suspect is being sought after Edwin Guevarez Jr. was fatally shot in Brooklyn's East New York neighborhood.
NYC food
fromCity Limits
4 days ago

Opinion: SNAP Incentives Don't Match How New Yorkers Actually Shop

Updating food assistance programs to align with actual shopping habits can better address food insecurity in New York City.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
5 days ago

Stolen Logins Are Fueling Everything From Ransomware to Nation-State Cyberattacks

Stolen credentials significantly enhance ransomware attacks, enabling illegitimate access and operational disruption within networks.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Less than one per cent of phone theft cases lead to a criminal charge, figures show

Fewer than 1% of mobile phone thefts lead to charges, with 95% of cases closed by the Met Police without identifying a suspect.
New York City
fromNew York Daily News
2 days ago

NYPD detectives probing Bronx murder seeking doorbell camera video end up with confession instead

A 21-year-old man was fatally shot in the Bronx, and the suspect confessed to the crime when approached by police.
#theft
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 days ago

Moment brazen thieves calmly go through pub-goers' bags during 15,000 crime spree

Two thieves were jailed for stealing laptops from pub-goers in London's Square Mile, showcasing their audacity and professionalism in committing theft.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 days ago

Holiday suitcase thief who targeted family on Gatwick train jailed

A thief was sentenced to 16 weeks in prison for stealing a family's suitcase at a train station.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 days ago

Moment brazen thieves calmly go through pub-goers' bags during 15,000 crime spree

Two thieves were jailed for stealing laptops from pub-goers in London's Square Mile, showcasing their audacity and professionalism in committing theft.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 days ago

Holiday suitcase thief who targeted family on Gatwick train jailed

A thief was sentenced to 16 weeks in prison for stealing a family's suitcase at a train station.
Upper West Side
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Alleged Lower East Side gang members indicted for multiple shootings over two-year period amid war with rivals | amNewYork

Seven alleged gang members were indicted for firearms and murder schemes, linked to multiple shootings in Manhattan's Lower East Side.
California
fromCalifornia Post
3 days ago

Elderly victim lured into car, robbed of life savings in sick lottery scam

An elderly woman was robbed of $45,000 in a lottery scam targeting seniors in Santa Ana.
Law
fromPoynter
4 days ago

Like journalists, prosecutors shaped a distorted view of crime. They can help fix it, too. - Poynter

Prosecutors and journalists both contribute to misleading public perceptions of crime, but prosecutors possess crucial data to tell a more accurate story.
#clapham
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago
London food

Terrified shoppers shelter in stores while teenagers cause mayhem in Clapham

Teenagers caused disruption in Clapham High Street during Easter holidays, prompting police intervention and a dispersal order.
London food
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Terrified shoppers shelter in stores while teenagers cause mayhem in Clapham

Teenagers caused disruption in Clapham High Street during Easter holidays, prompting police intervention and a dispersal order.
NYC politics
fromHoodline
5 days ago

Brooklyn Drivers Slammed With Scam 'Enforcement Action' Texts, NYPD Warns

Brooklyn drivers are targeted by a scam text claiming enforcement action, urging immediate payment to avoid penalties.
Information security
fromFortune
6 days ago

Cargo theft costs U.S. trucking $18 million a day and is 'unlike anything our industry has faced before,' logistics exec warns | Fortune

Cargo theft has become a significant threat to the U.S. supply chain, costing the industry billions annually.
Upper West Side
fromHoodline
4 days ago

Midtown West robbery: man robbed of Rolex and $4,000

A 53-year-old man was violently robbed in Midtown West, losing cash, valuables, and clothing to two attackers.
#robbery
California
fromCalifornia Post
6 days ago

Despicable moment man rubs his genitals on woman's ear in SoCal Whole Foods

A woman was sexually assaulted by a man while shopping at Whole Foods in Valencia, Los Angeles County.
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

11 charged after allegedly staging robberies to claim victim status on immigration applications

The scheme began in March 2023, when Rambhai Patel, then 36, carried out staged armed robberies with co-conspirators at at least six convenience stores, liquor stores, and fast food restaurants in Massachusetts and other states. Prosecutors said the robberies were designed to help store clerks falsely claim they were victims of violent crimes in applications for U nonimmigrant status, commonly known as a U visa.
Boston
fromNBC New York
5 days ago

Driver carjacked at gunpoint in East Village: NYPD

The four unknown individuals asked to be driven to a location but the driver denied the request. It was allegedly at this point that one of the individuals in the group showed a firearm, forced the driver out of the car and the group stole it.
Upper West Side
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
6 days ago

Nine Sought After Bronx Park East 2 Train Robbery

Nine individuals are wanted for a violent robbery on a Bronx subway train, where three young men were assaulted and robbed.
Miscellaneous
fromHoodline
3 weeks ago

NYPD Hunts Four In Brooklyn-Queens Burglary Pattern

NYPD released surveillance images of four suspects linked to a citywide burglary pattern across Brooklyn and Queens precincts, offering up to $3,500 rewards for tips leading to arrests.
UK news
fromAol
2 days ago

Man, 35, dies following altercation outside shop

A man died after an altercation outside a shop, leading to a manslaughter charge against one suspect.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 days ago

Tesco security guard left with lasting vision impairment after brutal east London store attack

Police seek help identifying a man after a violent Boxing Day attack left a security guard with a serious eye injury.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Two teen girls arrested after street disturbance

Officers were called to Clapham High Street on Tuesday evening and put a dispersal order in place to move the young people out of the area.
London politics
#jewelry-theft
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 days ago

Teenagers storm shops on Clapham high street as three arrested for anti-social behaviour and assault

Footage shows screaming teenagers pushing each other and knocking food off shelves at an M&S store, as others filmed the scenes on their phones.
London politics
New York City
fromFOX 5 New York
3 weeks ago

3 suspects wanted for string of Lululemon, Alo robberies across NYC

Three suspects robbed four Lululemon and Alo stores across New York City between February 7 and March 3, stealing over $56,000 in merchandise with no injuries reported.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
2 weeks ago

Police search for man linked to string of robberies, including two in Brooklyn

Police seek 33-year-old Gustavo DeJesus Torres for a series of note-demand robberies across New York City, including two incidents in Brooklyn on March 14.
US news
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Teen slips cuffs, steals Oakland police SUV before being caught

A 17-year-old arrested for carjacking and burglary escaped handcuffs in an Oakland police SUV, drove away, and was recaptured after officers disabled the vehicle with a spike strip.
fromHudson Valley Post
3 weeks ago

Walgreens Testing a New Way to Fight Retail Theft in New York Stores

Walgreens has launched a new pilot program at select New York locations that will allow some employees to wear body-worn cameras while working in the store. The cameras are voluntary for employees and are intended to help improve safety for both workers and customers. The company believes the presence of body cameras could help prevent tense situations from escalating.
New York City
#retail-theft
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Lululemon robberies: Shoplifting crew steals more than $56,000 in luxury activewear from Manhattan, Brooklyn shops near L train, cops say | amNewYork

Three young men conducted at least eight coordinated robberies of luxury activewear stores across Brooklyn and Manhattan in February, stealing merchandise valued at thousands of dollars.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
3 weeks ago

Over $56,000 in clothing stolen during Lululemon, Alo theft ring in Brooklyn and Manhattan

Three suspects stole over $56,000 in clothing from Lululemon and Alo stores across Brooklyn and Manhattan in a coordinated theft ring.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Lululemon robberies: Shoplifting crew steals more than $56,000 in luxury activewear from Manhattan, Brooklyn shops near L train, cops say | amNewYork

Three young men conducted at least eight coordinated robberies of luxury activewear stores across Brooklyn and Manhattan in February, stealing merchandise valued at thousands of dollars.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
3 weeks ago

Over $56,000 in clothing stolen during Lululemon, Alo theft ring in Brooklyn and Manhattan

Three suspects stole over $56,000 in clothing from Lululemon and Alo stores across Brooklyn and Manhattan in a coordinated theft ring.
Miscellaneous
fromBlack Enterprise
1 month ago

From Front Row To Fingerprints: NYC Model Arrested Over Alleged $1M Luxury Heist In SoHo

NYC model Abdallah Diaby was arrested for his role in a $1 million luxury boutique robbery in SoHo, caught on security footage helping steal designer merchandise.
#smash-and-grab-robbery
#smash-and-grab-raids
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Luxury smash-and-grab gang jailed after string of raids across London

Seven men received 22 years total imprisonment after pleading guilty to smash-and-grab raids targeting luxury stores across London, stealing over £100,000 in designer goods from seven businesses over four months in 2025.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Seven jailed over luxury smashandgrab raids

Seven men were sentenced for orchestrating smash-and-grab raids on London luxury retailers, stealing over £146,000 in goods across five successful burglaries between May and July 2025.
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Luxury smash-and-grab gang jailed after string of raids across London

Seven men received 22 years total imprisonment after pleading guilty to smash-and-grab raids targeting luxury stores across London, stealing over £100,000 in designer goods from seven businesses over four months in 2025.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Seven jailed over luxury smashandgrab raids

Seven men were sentenced for orchestrating smash-and-grab raids on London luxury retailers, stealing over £146,000 in goods across five successful burglaries between May and July 2025.
Upper West Side
fromHoodline
1 month ago

73rd Precinct Safety Alert: Designer-Item Thefts in Brooklyn

NYPD's 73rd Precinct warns residents of organized theft targeting designer clothing, bags, and sneakers, recommending awareness and preventive measures during commutes.
New York City
fromHoodline
1 month ago

NYPD 70th Precinct Warns Of Designer-Item Robberies

NYPD warns Brooklyn residents about robberies targeting designer clothing and accessories, recommending practical safety measures to avoid becoming victims.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'Thieves broke into my car - to take parcel shelf'

She said people "just couldn't believe" cars were being broken into just for the shelves. The Met Police opened an investigation following a number of parcel shelves being stolen from cars in Hampstead and Highgate, the force said. Sam Phipps Phipps told BBC Radio London her car was targeted despite only having her gym bag, out of sight, in the boot.
London
fromNews 12 - Default
2 months ago

Exclusive video shows overnight store robbery tied to same group across Brooklyn

Newly released surveillance video shows how one of several overnight store robberies unfolded, and investigators say the same group may be behind all of them. The video obtained by News 12 comes from a store at 125 Kingston Ave. It shows two masked men walking up to the counter. One holds out a plastic bag, pointing it like a gun. The worker opens the register and places cash into an open bag.
New York Islanders
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Activists arrested over 'mass shoplifting plans'

Fifteen activists from Take Back Power were arrested for allegedly planning mass shoplifting from London supermarkets to redistribute goods.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Armed burglars raid jewellers in daytime break-in

Two masked burglars smashed Gregory & Co jewellers' front window in Richmond with a hammer and stole items while staff attempted to stop them.
fromNews 12 - Default
2 months ago

Police search for three people tied to iPad robberies across Brooklyn

According to investigators, the robberies happened over several weeks in December and followed a similar pattern. In one of the earliest cases, police say a man walking out of an Apple store on Flatbush Avenue on Dec. 5 had an iPad taken directly from his hand. No injuries were reported. Later in the month, on Dec. 22, police say a woman walking along State Street in Downtown Brooklyn had a bag containing an iPad taken from her. No serious injuries were reported.
US news
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Safeway threatens to prosecute two juveniles accused of stealing alcohol

Multiple thefts, a stolen vehicle, an attempted garage entry, and a vehicle-following incident involving juveniles were reported across several local streets and businesses.
fromNews 12 - Default
2 months ago

Four-suspect robbery spree spans from Queens to Brooklyn six times

They come as a group every time. We don't know if they will attack us or bring a weapon, so I'm scared,
New York City
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