[ad_1] A pair of thieves argued that they should receive lighter sentences because the items they stole from a Kohl’s store were on sale. The district attorney’s office for Colorado’s Judicial District 18, which include Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties, said in a Tuesday statement that the men’s defense attorneys told a jury that their … Read more
[ad_1] Roughly one in three young shoppers in the U.S. has admitted to giving themselves five-finger discounts at self-checkout counters, a new survey shows. According to loan marketplace LendingTree, 31% of Gen-Z consumers have stolen items from self-checkout kiosks, compared to 15% of consumers of any age. Those figures come as businesses work to … Read more
[ad_1] Target said Tuesday it is shuttering nine stores in four states because mounting thefts and organized retail crime at those locations is jeopardizing the safety of workers and customers. The closings, which take effect on Oct. 21, include four stores in San Francisco, three stores in Portland, Oregon, and two in Seattle. Target said … Read more
[ad_1] Los Angeles launches a multi-agency Organized Retail Crimes Task Force Los Angeles launches a multi-agency Organized Retail Crimes Task Force 02:04 Los Angeles has seen a recent spike in flash mob robberies at high-end retailers, part of an ongoing issue that prompted L.A. officials to announce a new multi-agency task force to crack down … Read more
[ad_1] Lowe’s has rehired a Georgia employee who had been fired by the home improvement chain after she attempted to stop shoplifters, getting a black eye in the process. Her firing sparked a social media backlash against the company, with hundreds of Facebook users posting criticisms. Lowe’s fired Donna Hansbrough, 68, after she violated the … Read more
[ad_1] Westfield announces plan to withdraw from San Francisco Centre Westfield announces plan to withdraw from San Francisco Centre 04:35 Major mall operator Westfield has relinquished control of its San Francisco shopping center to its lenders, joining a growing list of companies exiting the city as it struggles with a rise in crime and high … Read more
[ad_1] Whole Foods is temporarily closing one of its flagship stores in San Francisco just a year after it opened, citing concerns that crime in the area is endangering its staff. A Whole Foods spokesperson said the company closed the 65,000-square-foot grocery store at Trinity Place in San Francisco’s Mid-Market neighborhood Monday “to ensure the … Read more