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.
Here’s What You May Have Missed
Shoplifter’s Arrest Foils Potential Mass Casualty Event in Minnesota
Authorities say they believe a Minnesota man accused of theft and online threats may have been planning a mass casualty event. Mohamed Adan Mohamed, 24, faces felony charges of theft and threats of violence following his arrest after a shoplifting incident last week at a Scheels store.
Pawn Shop Owner, Workers Arrested in Multi-Million Dollar Retail Theft Ring
A South Florida pawn shop owner and multiple employees have been arrested amid an investigation into a years-long racketeering operation involving retail theft that cost companies millions of dollars, authorities said.
California Gov. Newsom Announces 14,133 Prosecution Referrals in the Fight Against Retail Theft
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced 14,133 referrals for prosecution on Wednesday in the first year of the state’s organized retail theft and vertical prosecution grants. Grant funding of $267 million has allowed for hiring more police and securing more felony charges against suspects.
Grocery Store Special Police Officer Arrested for Assaulting Coworker
A special police officer working at a grocery store in Northwest DC was arrested
Tuesday for assaulting a coworker. The officer got into an argument with this coworker after he said he was being combative with customers. He then pulled his issued gun and pointed it at the coworker.
Armed Robbery Spree Targets 7-Eleven Stores Across SoCal
Shocking video captured armed robberies at 7-Eleven stores across Southern California, which authorities say was part of a crime spree targeting several locations. Three suspects have been taken into custody, but authorities say one suspect is still on the loose.
Ohio FORCE Act Takes Aim at Porch Pirates
A new law recently went into effect that aims to deter porch pirates as mail and package thefts continue to be a problem in Ohio. The Fight Organized Retail Crime and Empower Law Enforcement (FORCE) Act creates the crime of theft of mail.
