Retail Theft Prevention at Dollar General

Dollar General is taking steps to combat retail theft by removing specific items regularly stolen and shifting away from self-checkouts in some stores.

Retail Theft and Use of Body Cameras

Parent company of T.J. Maxx, TJX Companies, is providing body cameras to its workers to combat shoplifting incidents. The company takes safety seriously and only shares videos with law enforcement when requested.

Retailers Equipping Store Employees with Body Cameras

Retailers, including TJX, are equipping some store employees with body cameras to deter shoplifting and enhance safety, but some experts doubt its effectiveness and raise concerns about employee safety and privacy.

Troublesome Venezuelan Immigrant in Chicago

Venezuelan immigrant in Chicago, Carlos Mavarez Viloria, has been arrested ten times in 10 months for various crimes including shoplifting, possessing a crack pipe, and pulling a gun on a convenience store clerk. He is now being held in Cook County Jail.

Rising Shoplifting Incidents in New York City

New York City has seen a significant increase in shoplifting incidents, leading to national chains like Target, CVS, and Walgreens closing multiple locations due to theft and organized retail crime. Retired NYPD sergeant Joseph Giacalone blames politicians for downplaying the issue.

Crackdown on Retail Theft in Florida

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signs legislation cracking down on retail theft and porch piracy, contrasting California and New York policies. The new law increases penalties and aims to hold criminals accountable.

Albuquerque Police Department body cam footage of officer on horseback chasing alleged shoplifter

Body cam footage shows Albuquerque Police Department officer on horseback chasing alleged shoplifter. The suspect, Mark Chacon, was charged with shoplifting, eluding police, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

California Mom Accused of Leading Nationwide Shoplifting Scheme

A California mom is accused of leading a nationwide shoplifting scheme that stole millions of dollars worth of makeup and clothing from stores over a decade. She allegedly paid women to steal goods, sold them on Amazon, and faces multiple felony charges.

Repeat Offenders and Recidivism Crisis in New York City

NYPD Transit Chief and Mayor Eric Adams highlight the issue of repeat offenders in New York City, with some individuals having 50-plus or 100-plus arrests. The city is facing a 'recidivism crisis' where a small number of people commit a large number of crimes, including assaults on transit workers and shoplifting.

Serial Shoplifter in Chicago Arrested Multiple Times for Stealing from Target Store

A serial shoplifter in Chicago named Renard Smith was arrested multiple times for shoplifting from a Target store in Lincoln Park. Despite being on pretrial release, he continued to steal items from the same store. The suspect expressed surprise that the store kept records of his thefts. He was charged with multiple counts of retail theft and released on multiple occasions, only to be caught again for shoplifting.

Mississippi Police Officer Arrested for Shoplifting

Mississippi police officer arrested for trying to steal shoes while on duty, in uniform. Fired by police department and facing shoplifting charges.

Impact of Illinois' Elimination of Cash Bail on Repeat Offenders

A man accused of shoplifting multiple times in Chicago after being released due to Illinois' elimination of cash bail. He was charged with felony shoplifting and resumed stealing from stores despite being on bail. The state eliminated cash bail in September, leading to criticism. The suspect is currently behind bars after multiple incidents of shoplifting.