Trans person attacked in wedding
DIJKOT: At least 10 people were accused of assaulting and snatching money from a transgender person during a wedding function. The complainant, Sara Zubaidah, filed a report with the police,…
Blame shoplifting scourge and blasé lawmakers
Vacant storefronts are both a sign and a cause of economic distress — and they’ve nearly doubled in the city since the pandemic. Per the city Department of Finance, more…
99 Cent Only Stores to shut down all 371 locations, citing inflation
The national chain of 99 Cent Only Stores — consisting of 371 locations in four states — is shutting down, with operators blaming unmanageable inflation and theft. “This was an…
Dollar General drops self-checkout to reduce theft
Dollar General is pulling back on self-checkout as it tries to curtail retail theft across its stores. The company will remove self-checkout registers from 300 stores that have the biggest…
Louisiana sporting goods store employees terminated after chasing thief who stole firearm: report
Three employees at a sporting goods store in Louisiana were terminated from their jobs after attempting to stop a shoplifter who allegedly stole a pistol. Michelle Sutton, along with two…
UPS using AI to prevent ‘porch pirates’ from stealing packages
Shipping giant UPS is using artificial intelligence (AI) to crack down on package theft by “porch pirates” and help consumers get what they ordered. The company utilizes a program developed…
AI is policing package theft for UPS as ‘porch piracy’ surge continues
A doorbell camera in Chesterfield, Virginia, recently caught a man snatching a box containing a $1,600 new iPad from the arms of a FedEx delivery driver. Barely a day goes…
‘Interim government committed to counter hoarding, smuggling’
ISLAMABAD: The caretaker government is committed to countering hoarding, smuggling and terrorism besides reinforcing price control, said PM Anwaarul Haq on Friday. Addressing the media in Islamabad, the interim prime…
Violent thefts at Target more than doubled this year: CEO
Thefts at Target have become increasingly violent and dangerous for staffers, the retail giant’s CEO told investors on Wednesday. Shoplifting that included “violence of threats of violence” surged 120% during…
The shoplifting epidemic taking over America
The stories are everywhere: Walmart store closures in Portland and Chicago; an epidemic of drug store thefts in New York. In Baltimore, a “landmark” grocery store shuts its doors after…