Led by Rolex, watch thefts, losses could jump nearly 78% this year
The number of luxury watches reported to The Watch Register as lost or stolen in the U.S. could jump significantly this year. Its global database currently consists of 80,000 watches.
Dollar Tree taking 'very defensive approach' to shoplifting, CEO says
Rick Dreiling, CEO of Dollar Tree, on Thursday described some of the actions the retailer is taking in stores as part of its "very defensive approach" to shoplifting.
SEC files charges against former New Jersey officer in crypto fraud scheme targeting first responders
The Securities and Exchange Commission filed civil charges against a former New Jersey police officer for his alleged involvement a crypto fraud scheme targeting first responders.
Nike shares on longest losing streak ever
Nike shares have fallen for 10 straight days as a series of retailers deliver bad news, adding to existing headwinds in both the U.S. as well as abroad for the sporting goods giant.
Dick's Sporting Goods profits hit by retail theft
Shares of Dick's Sporting Goods tumbled after the retailer slashed its profit forecast following a 23% drop in profits amid a rising crime wave hitting multiple retailers.
Recovering drug addict blames Philly leaders for 'encouraging' criminals to 'break all the rules' they want
After overcoming addiction himself and becoming a small business owner, Frank Rodriguez is now calling on city leaders to address Philadelphia's drug and homeless crises.
Tech-savvy thieves using Bluetooth to decide which cars are worth breaking into
The Livermore Police Department in California warned residents that tech-savvy thieves are searching for active Bluetooth devices that are left in cars as a rising "crime trend."
New tool from Cyabra uses AI to crack down on bots, AI-generated spam
Israeli tech start-up Cyabra, which worked with Elon Musk to evaluate the presence of bots on Twitter, released a new tool that can detect AI-generated text, images and profiles.
Walmart and Target executives speak out on retail crime
Retail executives have reiterated to investors that retail theft remains at an "unacceptable" level. They are seeing an impact on profits and asking for community help.
Lady Gaga’s dad says NYC going down in a ‘windfall’ as trash, hypodermic needles and hookers litter streets
Restaurateur and Lady Gaga's father Joe Germanotta explains how his business has changed on a day-to-day basis amid New York City's migrant crisis and overrun shelters.
Organized retail crime 'particularly acute' in California, industry expert says
Organized retail crime is a burgeoning problem nationwide, but an industry expert says it's unsurprising that California is facing a "particularly acute" issue.
Dozens of Chicago-area gas stations forced to slash hours over crime surge
Hammond, Indiana, is requiring its gas stations to close overnight in response to violent crime at night.
Legal pursuits of Trump come at high cost for taxpayers, former president's PAC 'Save America': report
Former President Trump's PAC "Save America" has spent more than $20 million in legal fees since the start of 2023, while special counsel investigations have cost taxpayers over $13 million since 2020.
Rep Kiley says San Francisco crime is 'so out of control' that employees are instructed not to drive to work
GOP California Rep. Kevin Kiley sharply criticized San Francisco and its incessant crime after a federal memo urged employees to work from home.
Shopper shocked by nearly $2,800 grocery bill: ‘Panic mode’
A women from Ohio was sent into a panic when her order for $282 in groceries from Kroger resulted in an erroneous charge of nearly $2,800.
Sam Bankman-Fried's bail revoked as federal judge orders FTX founder to jail
A federal judge on Friday revoked bail for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried after prosecutors said that he attempted to harass a witness.
Walgreens worker assaulted after intervening in a shoplifting situation, police say
A Walgreens employee has been assaulted in Independence, Missouri, after trying to prevent shoplifting at one of the drug chain’s stores, police say.
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried returns to NYC as prosecutors push for jailing
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is reportedly returning for a Manhattan court hearing Friday that could seal whether or not the 31-year-old goes to jail while awaiting trial in October.
Meat business owner ordered to pay $1,143 fine after teen worker loses hand in grinder accident
The owner of a meat establishment in Michigan was ordered to pay a fine of $1,143, due to a 17-year-old employee suffering the loss of his hand in a grinding machine.
California suspects attempt to steal bank ATM using a forklift, video shows
Surveillance video released by police shows a forklift being used during the attempted theft of an ATM at a Safe Credit Union in North Sacramento



















