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
The National Retail Federation (NRF) said it will not be publishing its annual report on retail shrink this year, saying the nature of retail loss has evolved over the last several years, and “a broad study about retail shrink is no longer sufficient.”
Flash Mob Suspects Charged in Robbery of Topanga Mall
Three people were charged for allegedly robbing the Westfield Topanga Shopping Center in LA as part of a flash mob that made off with more than $90,000 in merchandise. All three were charged with three counts of robbery, two counts of burglary, and one count of retail theft.
Nordstrom CEO Says Seattle Area Has the Most Retail Theft
During a summit on retail crime, Nordstrom CEO Erik Nordstrom claimed the stores located in King County are responsible for approximately 10 percent of its companywide losses due to theft, despite being just 3 percent of its global footprint.
4 Juveniles Face Charges for 7-Eleven Takeovers
Police have released new details about a series of flash mob takeovers at 7-Eleven stores involving approximately 50 young people on bicycles who arrive, swarm inside stores, and steal food and merchandise.
San Francisco and Oakland Police Say Crime Is Down
New crime numbers from the San Francisco Police Department show all crime categories are lower compared to last year. Police Chief Bill Scott talked about these trends at a police commission meeting Wednesday night.
Target Shoplifter Crashes Car While Trying to Elude Police
An officer was in the area Oct. 2 when Target loss prevention reported a shoplifter fleeing from the area in her vehicle. The officer gave pursuit while it turned in and out of parking lots, ultimately crashing into another vehicle.