The Last Four Digits

June 2, 2014 by Leave a Comment

theft (10)There have been several well-publicized security breaches lately of some major national retailers. The breaches have been in their credit and debit card payment processing servers. Unknown hackers have been able to extract data that should have been encrypted to prevent unauthorized usage of this credit card data.

Anytime a credit or debit card is used at a cash register, the card machine captures the information on the magnetic strip. From there the information is scrambled about (encrypted) as it is sent to the respective banks to make the actual charge on the payment cards.

It was during the transmission of this encrypted information that hackers were able to capture the actual data, not the encrypted version. This left millions of consumers with compromised credit/ debit card information.

Now that this information is out there, the criminal element has access to it. Many underground websites will offer batches of credit card numbers, expiration dates, and often the verification codes on the backs of the cards. All of this information is sold for the right price.

Once the information is in hand, the criminals can make a new credit card. A typical process is to take a blank credit card and emboss the name (or alias) of the person going to use the card. If a cashier were to check the ID, it would then match.
The stolen information is put onto new magnetic strips, and these strips are put onto the card blank. Since the criminals will use the same card blank with multiple stolen card numbers, a generic credit card number is embossed on the card blank. The magnetic strip is the only thing changed out for each new stolen card number.

Since larger retailers are keeping a more watchful eye out for stolen cards, many criminals are going to smaller business that may not have the same level of security in place, but might carry just as desirable merchandise. To protect your business, the easiest way to verify a legitimate credit card vs. a criminal made stolen card is to verify the last four digits of the card being used.

The actual credit card (the stolen card) information is what your cash register will capture. It is extremely unlikely that the last four digits of the stolen card information will match the last four digits of the credit card number embossed into the card being presented. Any discrepancy in the two numbers should immediately be declined.

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Working On The Ground Level

May 31, 2014 by Leave a Comment

theft (8)In spite of all of my years of experience in catching shoplifters, I am always worried that they will spot me watching them. It’s not that it would be the worst thing that could possibly happen, mind you. More than likely the shoplifter will discard the merchandise before they make any attempts to walk out the door with it. It prevents the loss of product, which is ultimately what retail theft prevention is about.

What I personally don’t like is feeling like I have wasted all the time watching them, and the potential shoplifter leaves without any recourse. That means that they will probably come back in and make another attempt at stealing from my stores.

I spoke with one of my mentors about the concern and he gave me an interesting piece of advice- Get down on the ground to avoid detection. Now he wasn’t talking about sprawling down on the floor and staying there. He was talking about lowering down to avoid being in the shoplifters line of sight.

A shoplifter is trying to avoid detection at all costs. They are maintaining constant vigilance and eyesight towards anyone that comes within their line of sight. As such, they are focused primarily on the movements that are straight ahead, at their eye level.

A shoplifter is not looking down, to see if someone is kneeling down, spying on them. I have since developed my own trick to watching shoplifters closer up. I kneel down beside a table, or a rounder of clothing. So I don’t look suspicious to the shoplifter, or any other customers, I pretend to be tying my shoe. Even if my shoe doesn’t have actual laces on it, if I am fiddling with my shoe, no one is suspicious, and I am below the shoplifter’s line of sight.

Of all the cases I have watched that I have used this trick, not one shoplifter has known that I was watching them from a few feet away. I still feel like I could be noticed at any time, and I guess that feeling will never go away. I do know that my trick has been proven to work for me in the past, and will stay successful in the future.

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Anti Shoplifting Devices and your ROI

May 30, 2014 by Leave a Comment

theft (12)If you have a retail store, regardless of the products you choose to sell, there is always the risk of people walking out with merchandise without paying for it. How do you protect yourself from this happening, and how do you stop shrinkage from recurring in a daily basis? The initial investment you make in anti shoplifting devices can protect your business and offer you a ROI and peace of mind at the same time.

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The Value Of Anti Shoplifting Devices

Merchants everywhere know how theft impacts their annual revenue. Shop owners lose billions in revenue each year because of shoplifters. The financial damage caused by this crime is felt by retailers and the entire economy. To protect their livelihood, merchants need to install anti shoplifting devices and security systems that are reliable. To find the right system, retailers must understand how each system will work for them.

Security and anti theft tools have been designed specifically for the merchant. There are several different gadgets that are available that can include point of sale and audio monitors, video surveillance, inventory monitoring tools, and cameras. An anti shoplifting tool may be a combination of exit sensors and anti theft tags. The tags must be removed the a clerk during check out. If an item is taken through the door with the tag in place it sensor is triggered and an alarm is sounded.

Every shop has specific needs in regard to its security system. The shops requirements for security will be determined by several things. An example is the actual physical layout of the building. Also, the amount of traffic the establishment attracts daily, and the kind of merchandise the sore offers will influence the type of security that is needed. Stores that sell small digital and electronic items are much harder to monitor than those that sell larger merchandise like furniture.

Suffolk Police looking for Walmart shoplifting suspects

Suffolk Police are looking to identify two suspects involved in a shoplifting incident at the Walmart in the 6200 block of College Drive on May 11th at approximately 1:45 p.m.

Police say surveillance cameras show the suspects scanning items at the self-checkout, but they did not scan all of the items. They also returned to the sales floor and placed additional items in their shopping cart without paying.

Both are described as black males in their mid-30s. They were both wearing white t-shirts, and one suspect was further described as bald with a beard and wearing sunglasses, and the second suspect had a short haircut and small mustache.

One of the suspects left the scene on foot while the other left in a white Dodge pickup truck.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Line at 1-888-Lock-U-Up.

Women accused in East Coast shoplifting ring arrested at NC Target

CABARRUS COUNTY, N.C. — Police said two women who helped swipe hundreds of thousands of dollars in items from stores along the East Coast were finally caught in the Charlotte area.

Police told WSOC-TV that a loss prevention agent at a Target store on Bayfield Parkway saw Shiann Johnson and Destiny Williams preparing to steal items from the store Sunday.

He called police, who surrounded the store.

One woman was caught inside. Officials said the other woman made a run for it and was caught at the Buffalo Wild Wings nearby.

Kannapolis police said the agent in Target was familiar with their method emptying a filing cabinet box, stuffing $6,000 of electronics into it, then paying for the just the cabinet and walking out.

Police said the pair is from Brooklyn, New York, and part of a larger theft ring that has been doing the same thing all along the East Coast stealing from Target and CVS stores.

Police said they got thank you calls from both corporate offices after the arrest and they said the group is accused of stealing $200,000 in total from various stores.

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Shoplifting Videos And Funny Jokes

May 27, 2014 by Leave a Comment

theft (5)When people think shoplifting is only for poor people that cannot afford such items, they have to think twice about the facts. Millions of dollars are lost each year due to shoplifting, and it is not only poor people doing the crime. Celebrities, cops, and people in power are too often in the news for shoplifting crimes they commit, and the truth is, that is not because of lack of money. Below are videos about famous people shoplifting and other people not so famous doing the same. Follow the links below.

13 Jameis Winston Shoplifting Crab Legs Jokes in 60 Seconds 

FSU Football Quarterback, Baseball Pitcher, and Heisman Trophy winner Jameis Winston stole crab legs from Publix in Tallahass.

Surveillance Video Released Of East Bay State Senate Candidate Hayashi Shoplifting

The East Bay State Senate race heats up after surveillance tape surfaces of candidate Mary Hayashi’s 2011 shoplifting incident at a Neiman Marcus in San Francisco.

The hour long video shows the former 18th District assemblywoman picking out about $2,500 worth of clothing then going into a dressing room with shopping bags. After she paid for some of the clothing, she was met by two security guards after she walked out the door.

San Leandro Talk blog editor Margarita Lacabe posted the video to her website after obtained the in-store footage from the San Francisco police under a Freedom of Information Act request last week.

Lacabe, who’s active in Democratic politics and is supporting Assemblyman Bob Wieckowski in the race for the state Senate District 10 seat, said she was shocked at how much detail the cameras recorded. “I wasn’t surprised by the actual content because it was described on the police report,” she said. “but I was disturbed watching the security guard staring through the dressing room door.”

Shoplifting suspect rams cars while trying to escape police

Two people are behind bars after trying to shoplift from a Walmart Friday afternoon.

Officers detained Terrell Bailey as he left the store with a cart full of stolen goods, then tried to stop Sandra Jones, who was about to leave in a pick-up.

When an officer approached her vehicle, Jones backed out of the handicap space.

As the officer opened the door, Jones tried to speed away. The officer had to grab the truck to keep from being hit.

Jones hit several vehicles before stopping, with the officer pinned between the open driver’s side door and another vehicle.

Witnesses helped free the officer, and Jones, who was unconscious, was taken to St. Francis Bartlett.

She was later released and booked into the Bartlett City Jail.

The officer was also taken to the hospital as a precaution, and released with no injuries.

The 101 items Bailey and Jones tried to steal were worth $1,156.77.

Police also learned Bailey had an active warrant for theft under $500, and Jones had two active warrants, one for theft under $500 and the other for driving with a suspended license, speeding, and violation of financial law. The vehicles damaged by Jones were logged into a crash report.

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Is Your Store Protected From Shoplifters?

May 27, 2014 by Leave a Comment

theft (12)According to a post by New York magazine 70% of retail stores in the United States have visible CCTV in their stores compared to 40% of stores that have them hidden.  Only 33% of retail stores have a plain clothes store detective; that means that for small business owners hiring a full time security guard for their store is just not feasible. Although security devices have come a long way now, many stores owners seek other options for the security of their stores.  Do you think your store is protected? Read some of the stories about shoplifting below.

Shoplifting suspects sought after bite attack on Madison store manager

Two women suspected of shoplifting from Burlington Coat Factory in Madison and biting a manager who tried to stop them remained at large Monday.

A manager at the store, 6905 Odana Road, told police she tried to stop two women who were stealing clothes Saturday evening when one of the women became violent, biting her arm and punching her face, according to an incident report.

The women fled in a car. Madison police said Monday they have tentatively identified the primary suspect, but both she and the other suspect remain at large.

Walmart employee charged with stealing from register

Decatur police said a Walmart employee was charged with theft after she stole cash from the register.

On Sunday, Walmart reported to police that one of its employees, identified as 18-year-old Danielle Hyderia Marie Gill, had stolen cash. During the investigation, police said they learned that over a week, Gill stole more than $500 from a register.

Police said that Gill was transported to their department for further investigation later that day. Gill was charged with one count of theft of property in the second degree.

Gill was processed into Decatur City Jail and transferred to Morgan County Jail on a $2,500 bond.

Vacaville man arrested on suspicion of theft of $400,000 worth of wine

AMERICAN CANYON Following the loss of about 350 cases of wine at a local warehouse, Napa Sheriff detectives Tuesday arrested a warehouse employee at his Vacaville apartment, authorities said.

The theft was discovered about 11:40 a.m. Friday when American Canyon police responded to a report of theft at a wine storage facility in the 600 block of Hanna Drive in the industrial area.

The warehouse reported that about 350 cases of wine, worth more than $400,000, was missing and had been, possibly, stolen, according to a Napa Sheriff s press release.

Officers found no signs of forced entry. That, combined with the large volume of wine missing, led law enforcement to suspect an employee might be responsible for the missing wine.

Criminal Prosecution for Employee’s Theft of Employer’s Documents May Proceed, New Jersey Court Rules

An employee who removes or copies her employer’s documents for use in her whistleblower or discrimination case may be prosecuted criminally for stealing, a New Jersey state court has ruled. State v. Saavedra, No. A-1449-12T4 (App. Div. Dec. 24, 2013). The employee had taken highly confidential original documents owned by her employer, contending that she did so to support her employment discrimination suit. The Court’s decision could have serious implications on whistleblower claims in the state.

Facts

The North Bergen Board of Education employed Ivonne Saavedra as a clerk. In November 2009, Saavedra filed a complaint against the Board, her supervisor, an office manager, and a North Bergen Township Commissioner alleging claims of employment discrimination, hostile work environment, and retaliatory discharge in violation of the New Jersey’s whistleblower law, the Conscientious Employee Protection Act (“CEPA”), and the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (“NJLAD”). During pre-trial discovery, the employer learned that Saavedra had possession of hundreds of documents owned by the Board, including 69 originals, a number of which contained highly sensitive information, which she evidently had removed or copied without permission.

Grand Jury

The Board’s general counsel notified the Hudson County prosecutor that Saavedra had the Board’s documents. The prosecutor determined the matter should be presented to a grand jury for possible criminal action.

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Shoplifting And Dumb Criminal News

May 19, 2014 by Leave a Comment

theft (1)Cigarettes were one of the most sought after items to steal in a store till retails owners and management start keeping them behind the cash registers at the store. Although some people believe shoplifting is a relative unskilled crime and many amateur shoplifters do it, organized shoplifting crime is very prevalent and can cause thousands of dollars in losses to the retail owner in just one day.
Read more of about shoplifting crime by following the links below.

World’s Dumbest Criminal Snaps An Incriminating Masked Selfie Before Robbing A Store 

There have been some pretty dumb criminals in recent history, especially since the dawn of the Internet age, but a Tennessee man may have landed himself at the top of the list.

Kelly’s Stupid Criminals of the week!

Starring this week a Kentucky man who robbed a local market of mostly guns and cigarettes. He took special care to wear a mask and gloves so as not to leave behind any incriminating evidence. He might have gotten away with it too, if only he deleted the selfie on his phone of him WEARING THE MASK. Whoops.

28-year-old Kevin Lawson was arrested last week for breaking into a store and stealing various food items, rifles, handguns, cigarettes, chewing tobacco, and knives. A surveillance camera caught Lawson running from the scene of the crime carrying a large duffle bag filled with stolen items and wearing a white ski mask, but based on that video alone, authorities were unable to determine the perpetrator’s identity.

Luckily, Lawson did some pretty stupid things leading up to and after committing the crime, so authorities did eventually apprehend him. According to reports, police were unable to find fingerprints at the store because Lawson had worn gloves, but after finding those gloves thrown into his neighbor’s yard, they were eventually able to take him in for questioning.

Shoplifting getting more brazen, violent

Shoplifting is as prevalent as ever.

It also is becoming more brazen.

Two women stuff their purses full of items from an Old Navy store and shove security officers out of the way as they escape.

Five men rush into Saks Fifth Avenue, snatch dozens of high-end handbags and flee to their getaway car parked just outside the door.

And in an incident that stunned an Eastside neighborhood, a man trying to steal armfuls of items from a clothing store fatally shoots in the head a man who tried to stop him.

What once seemed a petty crime has escalated into either an enterprise by organized criminals or, at worst, a potential flash point for violence.

Or both.

Monroe: Shoplifting Woman Brought Kids Along

Sheriff ’s deputies are looking for a woman who shoplifted more than $300 in clothes, shoes and jewelry from Walmart by stuffing some of the items in her child’s book bag before threatening to assault an employee who confronted her. As the woman fled the store, one of the children fell into a water-filled ditch, reports said. Witnesses told deputies that she cursed the child for falling, then continued toward a grocery store where she disappeared. Deputies believe the woman is a 27-year-old Monroe resident who was identified by a Walmart employee. The suspect has a history of assault, according to police reports.

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Why Teens Shoplift

May 19, 2014 by Leave a Comment

theft (13)Shoplifting is so common among teenagers that many people considered it a rite of passage from adolescence to adulthood.  It’s estimated that 80% of teens have shoplifted or been with someone else when they have.  Some experts see it as a normal developmental phase.

While shoplifting can be a sign of a delinquent or “troubled teen”, the majority of teens who do it would not be classified as such.  Contrary to the stereotype most teens who shoplift are not troubled.  The majority of teen shoplifters have poor impulse control and/or decision making skills which are commensurate with their age.

It’s difficult for parents, business owners, security people and teachers to identify teens who are shoplifting because there’s no standard profile; it cuts across age, sex, race and social economic class.  There are many reasons why an adolescent shoplifts, which also makes it difficult to create a representative profile, here are some of them.

  • Rebellion – This teen is “acting out” at someone and/or something.
  • Thrills/Euphoria – Shoplifting can be a dangerous and exciting activity accompanied by a pleasurable physical reaction, a high caused by an adrenaline surge.
  • Peer Pressure – Social group is essential to some teens and if their friends do it then they do it to fit in.
  • Cry For Help – A small number of teens shoplift to get caught.  Consciously or subconsciously they’re hoping to bring attention to a difficult or abusive situation.
  • Sense of Control – Some feel a great deal of stress and anxiety.  Stealing gives them a feeling of control over their environment, which decreases the stress and anxiety.
  • Attention Seeking – This is a way to draw attention to themselves, to be cool.
  • Targeting Specific Merchandise – These teens steal to keep up with current trends (i.e. electronics, clothes, shoes) they can’t afford.
  • Drugs/Alcohol – They may shoplift when high or drunk. Or they steal to support a habit by selling the merchandise.
  • Kleptomania – A psychological disorder in which the person can’t resist the compulsion to steal.  It’s very rare in teens and must be diagnosed and treated by a professional.

Understanding why a teen steals and addressing it is important, it can be a valuable life lesson for most of them.  However, understanding it doesn’t excuse it.  When they get caught consequences should be meted out immediately.

Teens should have no doubt the store, their parents and the legal system all take the behavior very seriously and that the penalties will increase with each offence.  No matter the “why” there will be no sympathy or tolerance for repeat offenders.  The trail from adolescence to adulthood is paved with consequences.

Nicole Abbott – writer, educator and psycho-therapist

 

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National Police Week And Shoplifting News

May 14, 2014 by Leave a Comment

theft (3)This week is National Police week and we want to take a line or two to acknowledge the service these men and women provide in our communities and the retail industry.  We count on the service of the police force to keep our stores and place of business safe, and to provide the protection needed to feel secure and to keep our communities protected.  The retail industry relies in the help these courageous men and women provide for our stores and for that we want to acknowledge their service.

Read more news about National Police Week and shoplifting news by following the links.

Please Join Us in Supporting National Police Week

Law enforcement officers are charged with shouldering a heavy responsibility to the communities that they serve. Although specific duties may vary depending on the agency that they work for and the specific jurisdiction that they cover, these brave men and women put their lives at risk every day to protect our rights, our liberties, our families, our possessions, and our human dignity. It is a profession that can be very dangerous and highly unpredictable, worthy of both our respect and appreciation.

In loss prevention we rely on the service of these public servants in many ways. They protect our stores and our communities. They support our professional efforts and partner with us to maintain the safety and security of our customers, our employees, and our business. They assist us with our investigations and the resolution of criminal concerns. But they also support us in many other ways that only scratch the surface of their overall value to the community. It is a service that we can often take for granted, but one we simply cannot do without.

Today, in the United States, some 900,000 law enforcement officers put their lives on the line for the safety and protection of others. But that protection comes at a price. Each year, there are approximately 60,000 assaults on law enforcement officers, resulting in nearly 16,000 injuries. Sadly, over the last decade, an average of 160 officers a year are killed in the line of duty.

Dalton police searching for TJ Maxx shoplifting suspects

DALTON, GA (WRCB) –

The Dalton Police Department need help identifying three women who shoplifted more than $1,500 worth of merchandise from TJ Maxx on Walnut Avenue.

Investigators tell Channel 3, it happened on February 9 around 5:30 p.m. when two of the suspects entered the store together and the third suspect came in later.

The trio walked to the section of women’s purses and took at least 10 purses valued at $130 each and then went to the home goods section and took several packages of bed linens before leaving in a gold SUV with a Tennessee license plate..

Investigators tell Channel 3 the suspects were all black females. One woman wore a pink hat and black and grey outfit. The second also wore a pink hat and a black jacket with jeans. The third woman wore a purple jumpsuit with her hair in braids that were pulled back.

Anyone with information on this incident or the identity of the suspects is asked to please contact Detective Brian Shirley at 706-278-9085, extension 189.

Shoplifting charges for son, drug charges for dad

A father and son were arrested Tuesday following a shoplifting complaint at Home Depot that led to the father being charged with heroin possession, New Castle police said Wednesday.

Daniel Saunders III, 37, of the first block of Seventh St. in Wilmington, was charged with with possession of heroin, shoplifting and conspiracy. His 19-year-old son, Daniel Saunders IV, who lives in the 1800 block of Maple St. in Wilmington, was charged with shoplifting and conspiracy, said Senior Lt. Adam Brams.

Officers were called to the Home Depot in the Airport Plaza on U.S. 13 to investigate a shoplifting complaint where one man was being held and the second had fled.

The pair was attempting to return merchandise they had just stolen to the store for a refund, Brams said.

Officers found the father on U.S. 13 near the Crown Motel and arrested him.

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How To Prevent Shoplifting In Your Store

May 12, 2014 by Leave a Comment

theft (8)A policy in place about shoplifting and the steps needed to take when an incident takes place in your store, should be of the utmost importance for your business.  A loss prevention seminar for you and your management team can benefit the bottom line and the success of your store. Awareness and education about shoplifting in your place of business can keep the management team alert and able to react to an incident with more assertiveness and in a timely manner.

Read more the latest news about shoplifting.

Report of shoplifting leads to drug-related arrest

A report of shoplifting led to the discovery of drug paraphernalia and the arrest of a Georgia man, according to a press release from the Hillsboro Police Department.

On Saturday afternoon, police responded to a call from Lowe’s Loss Prevention that a male shoplifter had been apprehended after having “taken a weed eater from the store,” the press release states.

According to Hillsboro Police Chief Todd Whited, when officers arrived, drug paraphernalia was found on the suspect.

“When they encountered him, he was attempting to hide it,” Whited said.

Duane E. Morris, 62, of Mableton, Georgia was arrested for theft and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to the press release.

Hillsboro Municipal Court records show Morris was arraigned Monday morning on both charges, a first-degree and fourth-degree misdemeanor respectively.

According to records, Morris pleaded guilty to both charges.

For the first charge of theft, Morris was given reporting probation. Morris is prohibited from having contact with Lowe’s, must obtain counseling, and must observe a 9 p.m. through 6 a.m. curfew until that counseling is completed.

Alleged robber holds knife to officer’s neck

Deputies with the Bibb County Sheriff’s office arrested one man for allegedly shoplifting, holding a knife to a loss prevention officer’s neck, and leading police on a car chase down Eisenhower Parkway.

According to a press release, 32 year old Cameron Stanley Dickerson of Gordon and 30 year old Kelli Melissa Nickels of Gray were shoplifting at the Wal-Mart Super Store on Harrison Road Saturday afternoon. They were approached by a Loss Prevention Officer at the store, that’s when police say Dickerson pulled a knife and held it to the Loss Prevention Officer’s neck.

The officer received a minor cut to his neck, while struggling to get away. Bibb deputies chased Dickerson and arrested him on Eisenhower Parkway near Harrison Road.

Kelli Melissa Nickels was charged with Theft by Shoplifting.

Cameron Stanley Dickerson was charged with Armed Robbery, Aggravated Assault, Obstruction and Criminal Trespass.

Former Amity cop convicted of shoplifting

NORRISTOWN — A former Berks County police officer finds himself on the other side of the law now that he is a convicted shoplifter.

Former Amity Township Police Officer Glenn James Oesterling, 36, has been sentenced in Montgomery County Court to two years’ probation after he pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of retail theft in connection with a June 2013 incident that occurred at the Upland Square Giant store in West Pottsgrove. Judge William R. Carpenter, who accepted a plea agreement in the case, also ordered Oesterling to complete 36 hours of community service.

Specifically, Oesterling admitted that he stole items valued at $296.35 from the store on June 18. Authorities said Oesterling passed the store checkout area without paying for merchandise he placed into blue, reusable shopping bags in the shopping cart he was pushing.

Oesterling did not offer an explanation for his conduct.

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Is Your Shoplifting Policy Effectual?

May 8, 2014 by Leave a Comment

theft (10)Shoplifting affects everyone. Although it is common sense and the statistics about shoplifting are there to prove the severity of this crime, many retailers still fail to implement rigorous anti shoplifting policies that deterred the shoplifter from entering their store. Last year Wal-Mart implemented the policy that its employees not stop shoplifters if the items are $25 or less. Although Wal-Mart’s founder Sam Walton believed that shoplifting was one of the biggest enemies of the retail industry, the policy may just demoralize Wal-Mart’s workforce.

Read more about this and other news about shoplifting.

Jameis Winston suspended from Florida State baseball team over alleged crab leg theft

When Oklahoma State faces defending champion Florida State in the Cowboys’ season opener in August, will FSU have its starting quarterback?

Heisman Trophy winner Jameis Winston has been suspended from the Florida State baseball team after being issued a civil citation Tuesday for allegedly shoplifting crab legs from a Publix grocery store. The citation was first reported by Tomahawk Nation.

The two-sport superstar is currently the closer for the Seminoles’ No. 6-ranked baseball team.

“As a result of his citation last night, we are suspending Jameis Winston from the baseball team,” Seminole baseball coach Mike Martin said in a statement issued by the university. “I am confident he will complete his community service obligation and the situation will be resolved soon.”

“I fully support Coach Martin’s decision and will also make sure that Jameis meets all obligations, which I know he will,” Jimbo Fisher said in the statement.

Shoplifting suspect charged with faking receipt

WASHINGTON, Pa. (AP) — A retail theft suspect has been jailed and now faces a new charge after a prosecutor says the Pennsylvania man brought a bogus receipt for the merchandise to his preliminary hearing.

The defense attorney for 34-year-old Adam Arena, of Richeyville, could not immediately be reached Thursday for comment on a new charge of records tampering.

According to the (Washington) Observer-Reporter (http://bit.ly/1hgPBG8 ) Washington County Assistant District Attorney Josh Carroll asked police to arrest Arena after he presented the bogus Wal-Mart receipt Tuesday.

Arena was in court on charges he stole $289 worth of video game and electronics equipment from a store in South Strabane Township on March 19.

Arena presented the receipt — which a store employee said was fake — in attempting to claim he paid for the merchandise.

Shoplifting charges dropped against Muslim woman held in Macy’s detention center for hours

NEW YORK (PIX11) – Juweria Khalid said she was a frequent Macy’s shopper, never missed their popular one day sales and this past October was no different, but little did she know how that day would change her life.

Khalid said after she already purchased a bracelet from the jewelry department, she spotted some earrings she also liked. Since she was already headed to the children’s department to shop for her two-year-old and 10-month-old, Khalid decided to pay for all of her items together on the 7th floor.

With her arms were full of bags from previous purchases, Khalid said she placed the earrings in her purse, fully intending she insists, to pay for her items. That’s when she was stopped by Macy’s loss prevention guards.

“I took out the jewelry and said to them I’m not stealing it. I’m going to buy it on the 7th floor. They never listened to me,” said Khalid.

Khalid was taken to the now infamous detention area of Macy’s, which she described to us as nothing short of a jail with bars. The Muslim woman, who wears a hijab, a Muslim head scarf, was forced to remove it.

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