shoplifting

California mom indicted as criminal mastermind in nationwide theft ring

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BONSALL, CA – A California woman is facing allegations of leading a nationwide shoplifting ring that pilfered millions of dollars in merchandise from numerous retail stores over a span of more than ten years, as per the California Department of Justice. The complaint lodged by California Attorney General Rob Bonta revealed that Michelle Mack, 53, and her husband Kenneth Mack were found with over $300,000 worth of stolen makeup and other items in their Bonsall …

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**Shoplifting**: Is it Really a Big Deal? Washington Post Reporter Makes Controversial Claim About Crime Trends in Major US Cities

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Washington, D.C. – The crime problem in major American cities has been highlighted in a new report from The Washington Post, suggesting that it has escalated into a “moral panic.” The report, authored by Post culture reporter Maura Judkis, delves into the issue through the lens of a looted CVS in Columbia Heights, D.C. The store had been subjected to rampant theft, leading to an almost empty shelves until its recent closure. Products like dish …

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Manhunt underway for Times Square suspect who shot a woman and fired on police

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NEW YORK, NY – A manhunt is currently in progress for a suspect who allegedly shot a woman in a Times Square clothing store before firing at police officers as he made his escape from the bustling tourist area, police reports indicate. The suspect, identified as a Hispanic male aged between 15 and 20 years old, was dressed entirely in white and is sought for attempted murder of a police officer. He was reportedly part …

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Police seeking man who shot a Macy’s security guard

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UNION GAP, WA – Authorities are actively pursuing a man believed to have shot a security officer at a shopping center in Washington state on Monday evening. The incident occurred at Valley Mall, with the Union Gap Police Department responding to the scene around 6:14 p.m. The wounded individual, identified by local media as a loss prevention officer working at Macy’s, was reportedly shot after an altercation with the suspect. According to Police Chief Greg …

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Knife-wielding shoplifter sparks mall evacuation

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WHEATON, MD – A dramatic scene unfolded in a Maryland JCPenney on Wednesday when an alleged shoplifter, armed with a knife, barricaded himself in a fitting room. The four-hour standoff led to the evacuation of the store and ended with the suspect’s arrest. At approximately 10:30 a.m., police responded to the Westfield Wheaton Mall following reports of 37-year-old Christopher Lawrence attempting to steal a watch. Lawrence then retreated to a fitting room, brandishing a knife …

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Security guard killed by shoplifter at Macy’s store

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – A reported shoplifting incident turned deadly Monday morning at a Macy’s department store in Philadelphia’s Center City when a man stabbed two security guards, one of whom later died, police said. The violent encounter, triggered by an alleged shoplifting event, has left local authorities and community members deeply shaken. The incident unfolded around 10:45 a.m., according to Interim Philadelphia Police Commissioner John Stanford. He stated that a man whose identity remains undisclosed …

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Store clerk gets set on fire by homeless shoplifter

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EL SOBRANTE, CA – A terrifying incident unfolded in a Bay Area store when a clerk was set on fire by a homeless man with a history of shoplifting. The clerk, identified only as Suraj due to safety concerns, was attempting to prevent the man from stealing when he was doused in lighter fluid and set alight. The horrifying event, captured on surveillance footage, occurred on September 22 at the Appian Food and Liquor in …

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Shoplifter shot dead at Lowe’s hardware store

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New Castle, Del.- A 28-year-old man was suspected of shoplifting at a Lowe’s hardware store in New Castle, Delaware. The man was fatally shot by two state troopers on Thursday morning, according to Delaware State Police. The incident occurred just before 7:30 a.m. at the store situated on Hessler Boulevard. The police were responding to a shoplifting call when they reportedly saw the man, identified as a known fugitive, exiting the store with a cart …

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Gas station cashier shot dead by armed robbers

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In the early hours of June 2, tragedy struck the quiet town of Johnson City, Tennessee, leaving the community shocked and grieving. Tava Woodard, a 23-year-old cashier at the local Roadrunner Market, lost her life. She was killed only hours after voicing concerns about her safety at work because of a previous shoplifting incident. Surveillance cameras show two masked individuals, later identified as Mark Sexton Jr., 41, and his son Mark Sexton III, 18. They …

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