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
Private security guard Michael Anthony carried a .40-caliber Glock on his last shift at the Walgreens near Union Square, under fresh orders to crack down on shoplifters. He wanted to keep his bosses happy and hold on to his $40-an-hour job.
Massachusetts Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Over $50K in Retail Theft
Michael O’Brien Jr. was sentenced to 60 months in prison for crimes related to fraud. He had conspired with others to defraud Target by purchasing gift cards, selling the codes online, and then returning the gift cards for a full refund.
Jury Awards $21M to Family of Man Killed by Portland Security Guard
An Oregon jury has awarded over $21 million to the family of a man who was shot and killed by a private security guard outside of a Portland Lowe’s store in 2021. This comes after the security guard was sentenced to life in prison for the death.
Man Charged After Allegedly Attacking 60-Year-Old Woman in Store Bathroom
A 26-year-old man is facing a felony kidnapping charge after assaulting a 60-year-old woman at an At Home store in Ohio last Friday. The man grabbed her by the throat, squeezing hard enough that she couldn’t breathe, and then slammed her into the wall.
Women Charged with Stealing Thousands of Dollars in Merchandise from Stores Across Chicagoland
Two women from Milwaukee are facing serious charges after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from retail stores across the Chicago area. The women were arrested in connection with a multi-county theft ring that targeted ULTA and Victoria’s Secret stores.
Target CEO Hopes the Company Will Eventually Remove Locked Cases
Target CEO Brian Cornell said he “certainly hopes” that Target will remove its locked cases one day, reiterating the company is waiting for the results of federal, state, and local government’s involvement. Instituting the right self-checkout process will also help the matter, Cornell added.