New shoplifting data explains why they're locking up the toothpaste
Shoplifting rates in major U.S. cities are significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels, prompting legislative and business responses.
Retailers urge police to take tougher action on shoplifting
Retailers demand greater police action against shoplifting due to a drastic decline in fines from 19,419 in 2014 to just 431 in 2024.
LAPD stats showed an uptick in robberies. Was it really just shoplifting?
The LAPD's reporting of robberies may be misleading due to shoplifting incidents being classified as robberies when they involve any level of force.
French fries, shopping cart, coffee involved in alleged Boston assaults
Several assaults in Roxbury this month involved unusual objects like a shopping cart, coffee, and french fries.
Frustrated Californians May Be Ready for a Tougher Approach to Crime
Retail employees in California are instructed to ignore shoplifters due to safety concerns, sparking a debate on revising laws for harsher punishments.
Boxing Day What's Up: Car Collides With Golden Gate Bridge Tollbooth
Multiple incidents occurred over the Christmas holiday, including a fire, car crash, and violence at a fast-food restaurant.
New shoplifting data explains why they're locking up the toothpaste
Shoplifting rates in major U.S. cities are significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels, prompting legislative and business responses.
Retailers urge police to take tougher action on shoplifting
Retailers demand greater police action against shoplifting due to a drastic decline in fines from 19,419 in 2014 to just 431 in 2024.
LAPD stats showed an uptick in robberies. Was it really just shoplifting?
The LAPD's reporting of robberies may be misleading due to shoplifting incidents being classified as robberies when they involve any level of force.
French fries, shopping cart, coffee involved in alleged Boston assaults
Several assaults in Roxbury this month involved unusual objects like a shopping cart, coffee, and french fries.
Frustrated Californians May Be Ready for a Tougher Approach to Crime
Retail employees in California are instructed to ignore shoplifters due to safety concerns, sparking a debate on revising laws for harsher punishments.
Boxing Day What's Up: Car Collides With Golden Gate Bridge Tollbooth
Multiple incidents occurred over the Christmas holiday, including a fire, car crash, and violence at a fast-food restaurant.
Use technology to maintain assets and reduce shrink in retail
Shoplifting surged 24% in early 2024, compelling retailers to adopt innovative security measures.
California Laws That Go Into Effect in 2025
California strengthens penalties for serial shoplifting and property theft starting January 1, 2024 because of rising crime rates.
Police hunt for knifeman after Asda security guard stabbed in east London
Police are searching for a suspect after a security guard was stabbed while confronting shoplifters in an Asda store in East London.
Food worth 900,000 stolen yearly from health store
Shoplifting in health food shops like Planet Organic is a significant issue, with different types of shoplifters affecting the business financially.
Shoplifting in Bromley 'rife' with 'thousands stolen daily and still rising'
Bromley faces a significant issue with shoplifting, with rates 20% higher than London's average, affecting both big chains and independent stores.
Threatening' Co-op and Boots shoplifter is banned from the City
Kamal Hussein, a threatening shoplifter, has been jailed and banned from entering the City of London for causing significant alarm and distress to retail staff.
Use technology to maintain assets and reduce shrink in retail
Shoplifting surged 24% in early 2024, compelling retailers to adopt innovative security measures.
California Laws That Go Into Effect in 2025
California strengthens penalties for serial shoplifting and property theft starting January 1, 2024 because of rising crime rates.
Police hunt for knifeman after Asda security guard stabbed in east London
Police are searching for a suspect after a security guard was stabbed while confronting shoplifters in an Asda store in East London.
Food worth 900,000 stolen yearly from health store
Shoplifting in health food shops like Planet Organic is a significant issue, with different types of shoplifters affecting the business financially.
Shoplifting in Bromley 'rife' with 'thousands stolen daily and still rising'
Bromley faces a significant issue with shoplifting, with rates 20% higher than London's average, affecting both big chains and independent stores.
Threatening' Co-op and Boots shoplifter is banned from the City
Kamal Hussein, a threatening shoplifter, has been jailed and banned from entering the City of London for causing significant alarm and distress to retail staff.
Homicides in U.S. Continue to Fall from Pandemic Highs
Homicides in the US are notably decreasing since 2023, showing one of the largest yearly drops. However, shoplifting is on the rise, posing challenges for retailers.
No One Knows How to Stop Shoplifters
Increasing instances of shoplifting are forcing retailers to secure products behind locked cases, significantly inconveniencing customers.
Retail Theft Crackdown Targeting Safeway Stores, Walgreens In SF Yields 61 Arrests
San Francisco police arrested 61 retail theft suspects in a 'blitz' operation to address rampant shoplifting from specific stores.
What drove California Democrats to seek stiff bills governing retail theft? Experts explain
California lawmakers are tightening penalties for retail theft amid rising incidents and changing retail practices.
Couple charged with stealing $1m from Lululemon in no-receipt refund scam
A Connecticut couple is charged with organized retail theft, stealing around $1 million from Lululemon.
Serial shoplifter steals from Greenwich Boots just after prison release
A serial shoplifter, Joshua Chambers, has been jailed for stealing vitamins after a short period of release for previous theft offenses.
Homicides in U.S. Continue to Fall from Pandemic Highs
Homicides in the US are notably decreasing since 2023, showing one of the largest yearly drops. However, shoplifting is on the rise, posing challenges for retailers.
No One Knows How to Stop Shoplifters
Increasing instances of shoplifting are forcing retailers to secure products behind locked cases, significantly inconveniencing customers.
Retail Theft Crackdown Targeting Safeway Stores, Walgreens In SF Yields 61 Arrests
San Francisco police arrested 61 retail theft suspects in a 'blitz' operation to address rampant shoplifting from specific stores.
What drove California Democrats to seek stiff bills governing retail theft? Experts explain
California lawmakers are tightening penalties for retail theft amid rising incidents and changing retail practices.
Couple charged with stealing $1m from Lululemon in no-receipt refund scam
A Connecticut couple is charged with organized retail theft, stealing around $1 million from Lululemon.
Serial shoplifter steals from Greenwich Boots just after prison release
A serial shoplifter, Joshua Chambers, has been jailed for stealing vitamins after a short period of release for previous theft offenses.
SFPD response times for small crimes still slow, and it may not get better anytime soon
Many people aren't reporting minor crimes due to a lack of police response and feeling that nothing will come of their reports.
Sadiq Khan criticised as data reveals 'epidemic' of armed shoplifting in London
Shoplifting in London surged under Sadiq Khan's tenure, with armed shoplifting increasing by 91% last year compared to the period before he took office.
SFPD response times for small crimes still slow, and it may not get better anytime soon
Many people aren't reporting minor crimes due to a lack of police response and feeling that nothing will come of their reports.
Sadiq Khan criticised as data reveals 'epidemic' of armed shoplifting in London
Shoplifting in London surged under Sadiq Khan's tenure, with armed shoplifting increasing by 91% last year compared to the period before he took office.
NYC gas station worker left clinging to life in brutal stabbing by shoplifter: cops
A Bronx gas station employee was stabbed multiple times while attempting to thwart a shoplifter, highlighting increasing violence against community workers.
Frustrated Californians May Be Ready for a Tougher Approach to Crime
California considers rolling back laws to combat rising crime rates.
California Gov. Newsom signs 10 bills targeting flash mobs, theft, and smash-and-grab robberies
California's new bipartisan legislation targets smash-and-grab robberies and property crimes, promising tougher penalties and measures against repeat offenders.
New California Bill Would Eliminate or Severely Curtail Self-Checkout, In Hopes of Reducing Shoplifting
Proposed bill in California aims to eliminate or restrict self-checkout to reduce shoplifting and preserve cashier jobs.
Getaway driver speeds away, abandons partner carrying 'bag of loot,' California cops say
A shoplifter's getaway attempt failed after the driver fled upon seeing police.
Coalition to submit 900K signatures to put tough-on-crime initiative on California ballot
The coalition, including major retailers, aims to enhance criminal penalties for shoplifting and drug dealing in California through a ballot measure this November.
Frustrated Californians May Be Ready for a Tougher Approach to Crime
California considers rolling back laws to combat rising crime rates.
California Gov. Newsom signs 10 bills targeting flash mobs, theft, and smash-and-grab robberies
California's new bipartisan legislation targets smash-and-grab robberies and property crimes, promising tougher penalties and measures against repeat offenders.
New California Bill Would Eliminate or Severely Curtail Self-Checkout, In Hopes of Reducing Shoplifting
Proposed bill in California aims to eliminate or restrict self-checkout to reduce shoplifting and preserve cashier jobs.
Getaway driver speeds away, abandons partner carrying 'bag of loot,' California cops say
A shoplifter's getaway attempt failed after the driver fled upon seeing police.
Coalition to submit 900K signatures to put tough-on-crime initiative on California ballot
The coalition, including major retailers, aims to enhance criminal penalties for shoplifting and drug dealing in California through a ballot measure this November.
Man charged with shoplifting, threatening CVS employee with syringe
The 25-year-old man faces charges of armed robbery and shoplifting after threatening an employee with a blood-filled syringe at a Boston CVS.
Pret A Manger staff in London trial wearing body-worn cameras to boost safety
Pret A Manger is trialing body-worn cameras on some staff in response to increasing shoplifting and violence against shop staff.
Man charged with 'obstructing' police stop and search at shopping centre
A man from Hackney has been charged with obstructing a police officer during a stop and search at a shopping centre.
Mapped: Worst areas for knife crime in the UK as incidents rise across country
Knife offenses increased by 7% in 2023, with a notable rise in robberies involving knives. Shoplifting hit a 20-year high with 37% increase.
Shoplifting hits record high in England and Wales
Shoplifting offences in England and Wales have reached a 20-year high, with police recording over 430,000 incidents, up by a third from the previous year.