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
2 Hurt in South Carolina Walmart Shooting
Two people were injured Tuesday in a shooting at a Walmart store in Lancaster, South Carolina. Officials said that three to four, possibly more, people were involved in the shooting, which took place near the automotive section in the store.
New Jersey Governor Signs Bill to Protect Businesses Against Retail Theft
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has signed a new bill which establishes and upgrades certain crimes related to retail theft, provides that repeat offenders can be sentenced to extended prison terms, addresses gift card fraud, and requires the attorney general to take actions to combat ORC.
Suspected Walgreens Killer Had Grudge Against Large Pharmacies
A man walked into a Walgreens in California and killed an employee because, police say, he had a grudge against large pharmacies. The suspect also allegedly shot at other employees and customers as they left the store, but no one else was hit.
Man Charged with Shoplifting Over $19K from Bath & Body Works in Nashville
An accused serial shoplifter is behind bars after reportedly stealing over $19,000 in merchandise from Bath & Body Works stores in Davidson County, Tennessee. Elijah Mann, 20, faces various felony and misdemeanor charges spanning 21 counts.
Bill Seeks Felony Charges for Organized Shoplifting in Rhode Island
A new proposed bill in Rhode Island would impose up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000 if two or more people are found guilty for shoplifting—the same punishment given to a repeat offender who has taken over $100 worth of merchandise.
Shoplifter Stabs 3 Outside Walmart in Las Vegas
A man faces charges for allegedly stabbing three people outside a Las Vegas Walmart. Two uniformed loss prevention staff had approached the man in the parking lot after he stole from the store. The man then stabbed the employees with a large knife, police said.
