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
Police Link Raid of Texas Home to $100M Retail Theft Ring with Ties to Mexican Cartel
A theft investigation at a Houston area mall was found to have ties to a nationwide theft ring directly tied to cartel organizations in Mexico, court records say. In total, investigators say they are believed to be responsible for more than $100 million in theft.
Man Dies While Trying to Stop Theft of $10 Face Masks
A man died Wednesday after being struck by a car following a theft at a discount store in South El Monte, California. The deceased man, a brother of the store owner, was identified as Steve Yaghoubi by his brother.
Georgia Man Named Speedy Gonzalez Arrested for $20K Walmart Shoplifting Spree
An alleged serial shoplifter with a bizarre name was arrested and charged with stealing over $20,000 of merchandise from Walmart stores across Northern Georgia. Speedy Gonzalez was accused of placing pricy items into a cheap container at the self-checkout.
Murder of Furniture Store Worker Killed in Robbery Might Be Solved after 15 Years
An Alabama man has been indicted in the previously unsolved shooting death of a 69-year-old woman during a robbery at an Alabama business. Police on Wednesday announced the indictment and arrest of the 32-year-old man, who was 17 when investigators say he killed Grace Bell Bridges.
Multiple Rhode Island Retail Thefts Connected to South American Theft Ring
At least three suspects are due in court Wednesday in connection to thefts that police believe are tied to a South American organized retail theft ring. The group is tied to a string of thefts across several states totaling over $30,000 in losses.
Retail Theft Arrest Leads to Recovery of Over $15K in Stolen Goods
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office in Florida has recovered more than $15,000 in stolen merchandise during a proactive retail theft operation. After exiting a store without attempting to pay, a woman was detained by detectives positioned outside and identified as Stephanie Valdez.
