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
Man Attempts to Steal $1.5M in Jewelry from Macy’s
A man tried to walk out of a Macy’s in Downtown Brooklyn with $1.5 million worth of jewelry but was unsuccessful. The suspect placed the jewelry into a suitcase and attempted to leave, but an employee confronted the man, causing him to abandon the suitcase and flee.
Mayoral Candidate Brad Lander Wants to Link Security Cameras to NYPD
Democratic mayoral contender Brad Lander wants to force city stores to “unlock the toothpaste” by linking their camera systems to cops to speed up shoplifting reports. The proposed online platform would have store clerks press a button to send footage to the NYPD.
Washington Legislators Hear Bill to Lengthen ORC Sentences
Heard in the Washington House Committee on Community Safety Monday afternoon, House Bill 1276 would create a new sentencing enhancement for anyone convicted of stealing or possessing a high value of goods.
8 Arrested for Forth Worth Smash-and-Grab
Police are investigating a string of smash-and-grab robberies at El Rancho grocery stores in North Texas. The most recent incident was in Fort Worth on Sunday, where multiple people were arrested.
32 Jackets Worth Over $10K Stolen from Ralph Lauren Outlet
A 58-year-old Philadelphia man is in police custody after he allegedly stole 32 jackets from a Ralph Lauren Outlet Store worth over $10,000. He allegedly smashed through a front glass door to steal the jackets while the store was closed.
Amazon, Nintendo Seek $7M Judgement in Counterfeit Lawsuit
Amazon and Nintendo jointly filed a lawsuit in October 2023 against a group of counterfeit Nintendo sellers that the company said illegally sold fake amiibo and video game cartridges. The companies filed documents on Tuesday asking the court for a default judgement of more than $7 million in statutory damages.
