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
Nationwide Coordinated Retail Crime Crackdown Results in Hundreds of Arrests
A nationwide coordinated crackdown on retail crime—what authorities are calling the first of its kind—led to hundreds of arrests in 28 states last week. The blitz was spearheaded by Illinois’ Cook County regional organized crime task force.
Colorado Cop Kills Alleged Shoplifter with Vehicle
A suspected shoplifter was left dead after a string of events that took place in Pueblo, Colorado. An officer struck the suspect with a vehicle after he brandished a handgun while refusing officers’ commands.
Blowtorch Burglars Hit Another Jewelry Store in Encino
Burglars blowtorched their way through a jewelry store in Encino, California, making off with the livelihood of several jewelers. The thieves spent hours inside the Encino Jewelry Mart after breaking into a vacant storefront next door and cutting a hole in the wall.
Costco Is Testing Big Change to Checkout as Customers Rank it a Top Worry
Costco has been testing checkout technology it hopes will speed up the checkout process, something members rank as one of their significant concerns with the warehouse retailer.
Suspect in $10K Cigarette Theft Arrested in Sacramento
One of the suspects in a cigarette theft from a Ventura County liquor store was arrested at a Sacramento residence late last month, and authorities are still searching for at least one other person.
North Face, Cartier Among Latest Retail Cyber Attack Victims
North Face and Cartier are the latest retailers to be hit by cyber attacks following a spate of incidents across the industry. Credential stuffing is believed to have been behind at least one of the attacks, but both firms say financial data wasn’t accessed.