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
Attorneys for a Nashville woman shot as many as seven times after being accused of shoplifting at a Walgreens is suing the company, accusing them of improperly using untrained employees as security.
School Principal Placed on Administrative Leave Following Shoplifting Arrest in Jonesboro, Arkansas
Jonesboro school principal arrested Saturday night for shoplifting has been placed on leave.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Charges 9 with Profiting $850K from Retail Theft-Return Scheme
Nine people have been charged as part of a retail theft scheme where $850,000 was profited from T.J. Maxx, HomeGoods, and Marshalls stores in Pennsylvania.
Undercover Police Help Arrest of 17 in ORC Crackdown in San Francisco
Undercover officers helped arrest 17 people for organized retail shoplifting in the Ingleside District of southeast San Francisco, police said.
Columbus Zoo Employee Sentenced to Prison for $2.3 million Theft Scheme
The last of five former employees of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium was sentenced to five years in prison, ending a 4-year investigation into a nearly $2.3 million theft scheme.
How Retailers Can Protect Themselves From Holiday Cyberattacks
The holiday season is around the corner once again, and it’s just as important as ever for retailers and customers to remain vigilant against holiday cyberattacks.