We know that your week can get busy, and the time you have to catch up on the news from around the retail loss prevention industry is often stolen away by other things. That’s why the LPM team sifts through headlines from all over the country to bring only the most relevant LP news to you here, in our special weekly news round-up—the perfect bookend to a productive week.
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The city of Brentwood, California paid a woman nearly $1 million in damages after a police dog mauled her in 2020, law firm Pointer & Buelna LLP announced in a press release. The woman still suffers from headaches and memory loss four years after the attack, according to a lawsuit filed on her behalf.
California Cargo Theft Task Force Seizes $3.7 Million in Stolen Beauty Products
A California Highway Patrol task force dedicated to cargo theft has seized roughly $3.7 million worth of stolen beauty products near the southern border, authorities announced Sunday.
Couple Arrested in Minnesota Alleged to Be Behind $1M lululemon Theft Conspiracy
Police say two people who were arrested on suspicion of shoplifting are connected to an organized retail theft ring that’s caused losses of $1 million from lululemon stores across the country.
Shoplifter Rescued After Falling Down 70-Foot Embankment in Western NC
An alleged shoplifter in Lincolnton, North Carolina, had to be rescued after falling down an embankment.
Woman Killed During Sacramento County Jewelry Store Robbery Identified
A woman was shot and killed during a robbery at a jewelry store in Sacramento County on Friday, the sheriff’s office said.
Thieves Crawl Under Gate, Through Glass to Steal $50K Worth of Clothing from DC Store
One minute into the 90-second video, six of the thieves crash into each other while trying to escape through the small space.