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Smile, You're On Body Camera: TJ Maxx To Equip Employees To Fight Shoplifting Smile, You're On Body Camera: TJ Maxx To Equip Employees To Fight Shoplifting
Smile, You're On Body Camera: TJ Maxx To Equip Employees To Fight Shoplifting To fight the recent rise in shoplifting and retail theft, shoppers could see store security employees wearing body-worn cameras to help catch thieves red-handed.  TJX, the parent company of TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Serria, HomeSense, and HomeGoods, said will begin equipping some employees with body-worn cameras similar to those worn by police, the Boston Globe reported. The company started testing the initiative last year.  The company operates nearly 3,400 stores nationwide.  A call to the Framingham, Massachusetts, headquarters of TJX for comment was not immediately r…
Serial Shoplifters? Duo Steals $3K In Hair Products In Latest Such Incident At CVS In Darien Serial Shoplifters? Duo Steals $3K In Hair Products In Latest Such Incident At CVS In Darien
Serial Shoplifters? Duo Steals $3K In Hair Products In Latest Such Incident At CVS In Darien Police are searching for a pair of thieves who allegedly made off with almost $3,000 in hair products from a CVS store in Fairfield County in the latest incident, which occurred occurred in Darien on Friday, March 15 at 964 Post Road. According to Sgt. Dan Skoumbros of the Darien Police, the store manager, while reviewing the store camera, spotted a man and woman grabbing multiple hair products and placing them in a bag. The man also put items inside his jacket before both suspects left the store, Skoumbros said. The manager reported the total loss to be $2,877.46. In a similar incid…
Shampoo Swipers Snag $4,500 From Darien CVS, Police Say Shampoo Swipers Snag $4,500 From Darien CVS, Police Say
Shampoo Swipers Snag $4,500 From Darien CVS, Police Say A duo took thousands of dollars worth of hair care from a CVS store in Fairfield County, authorities announced. The Fairfield County incident occurred in Darien on Thursday, March 7. At about 8:15 a.m., an employee at the CVS located at 964 Post Road went to their manager, informing him that the shampoo aisle was “looking low,” according to Darien Police. The manager reviewed a store camera, which captured a man and a woman grabbing hair products off the shelves and stuffing them into a tote bag. A total of $4,590 was taken from the CVS, police said. Further description of the suspec…
Target To Close Stores In 4 States, Citing Theft, Organized Retail Crime Target To Close Stores In 4 States, Citing Theft, Organized Retail Crime
Target To Close Stores In 4 States, Citing Theft, Organized Retail Crime Citing incidents involving violence and theft, Target announced it is closing nine stores in four states, including one in New York. The New York store is in Manhattan, at 517 E 117th St. Three other stores are in California, in the San Francisco/Oakland market, and three in Oregon, in Portland. The other two stores are in Seattle, Washington. "We cannot continue operating these stores because theft and organized retail crime are threatening the safety of our team and guests, and contributing to unsustainable business performance," the company said in a statement released Tuesday afternoo…
Man Nabbed For High-End Thefts In Greenwich, Police Say Man Nabbed For High-End Thefts In Greenwich, Police Say
Man Nabbed For High-End Thefts In Greenwich, Police Say Police in Fairfield County have charged a Westchester County man in connection with allegedly being part of an organized retail theft ring that ripped off thousands in goods from high-end stores. Westchester County resident Randolph Justice Davis, age 27, of White Plains, was arrested by Greenwich Police on Wednesday, Aug. 2, on numerous larceny and identity theft charges. According to Lt. Ted Latiak of the Greenwich Police, in 2021, officers began an investigation into suspicious activity at several retailers in the area of Greenwich Avenue.  The investigation stemmed from an i…
Greenwich Saks Fifth Avenue $20K Grab-Run Theft: Woman At Rikers Island Charged Greenwich Saks Fifth Avenue $20K Grab-Run Theft: Woman At Rikers Island Charged
Greenwich Saks Fifth Avenue $20K Grab-Run Theft: Woman At Rikers Island Charged A woman who allegedly stole more than $20,000 in merchandise from a Saks Fifth Avenue in Fairfield County in 2020 as part of a retail theft ring is behind bars. The grab-and-run theft took place in Greenwich on Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, at the Saks Fifth Avenue at 205 Greenwich Ave.  The theft included five suspects including Jessica Lane, age 34, of Newark, New Jersey, who was arrested on Wednesday, Feb. 22, at Rikers Island in New York, by Greenwich Police on an extraditable warrant, said Lt. Patrick Smyth, of the Greenwich Police. During the thefts, Smyth said there the five suspects, …
Woman Admits To Stealing Nearly $94K Worth of Handbags With Accomplices In Hamptons Woman Admits To Stealing Nearly $94K Worth of Handbags With Accomplices In Hamptons
Woman Admits To Stealing Nearly $94K Worth of Handbags With Accomplices In Hamptons A woman pleaded guilty to grand larceny for her part in stealing $94,000 in handbags from a luxury retail store in the Hamptons. Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced the guilty plea of Baseemah Davis on Tuesday, Aug. 16, for stealing from the Balenciaga store in East Hampton in March. “The message here is clear, organized retail theft in Suffolk County will not be tolerated,” said Tierney In addition to pleading guilty to grand larceny, Davis, age 34, of Newark, New Jersey, also pleaded guilty to criminal possession of stolen property and possessio…
CT Man Sentenced For Role In Northeast Grab-Go Theft Scheme CT Man Sentenced For Role In Northeast Grab-Go Theft Scheme
CT Man Sentenced For Role In Northeast Grab-Go Theft Scheme A man who was part of an elaborate “grab-and-go” theft scheme that targeted retailers throughout New England and the East Coast has been sentenced to prison time, federal officials announced. Hartford resident Jahliil Parrott, also known as “Stretch,” age 24, of Windsor, was sentenced by US District Judge Vanessa L. Bryant in Hartford to 30 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release “for participating in an extensive commercial larceny spree,” US Attorney Vanessa Roberts Avery announced. Avery said that Parrott’s arrest and sentence came as part of "Operation American S…
Walgreens Plans To Close More Stores Due To Rising Cost Of 'Organized Retail Crime' Walgreens Plans To Close More Stores Due To Rising Cost Of 'Organized Retail Crime'
Walgreens Plans To Close More Stores Due To Rising Cost Of 'Organized Retail Crime' Walgreens is set to close five of its locations due to a rise in "organized retail crime," which has impacted a number of retailers across the country. A Walgreens spokesperson announced the closure of the five San Francisco locations, noting that retailers across the city have been impacted by the increase in retail crime, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. This issue is not unique to San Francisco, as other drug stores have reported an uptick in thefts in recent months. CBS New York reported that drug stores across New York City have seen similar issues, with the increase in shopl…
Know Them? Women, Man Wanted For Stealing $7,110 In Items From Ralph Lauren Store In New Canaan Know Them? Women, Man Wanted For Stealing $7,110 In Items From Ralph Lauren Store In New Canaan
Know Them? Women, Man Wanted For Stealing $7,110 In Items From Ralph Lauren Store In New Canaan New photos have been released by police investigators in Fairfield County who are attempting to identify and locate suspects who allegedly stole thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from Ralph Lauren. The New Canaan Police Department issued an alert for four suspects who have been identified as suspects in a pair of retail thefts that were reported at Ralph Lauren on Elm Street last month. Police said that the first robbery was on Thursday, Nov. 5, with the second coming shortly before Thanksgiving on Tuesday, Nov. 24. In total, the two robberies net the suspects approximately $7,110…
Duo Believed To Be From Crime Ring Nabbed For Stealing From Fairfield Stop & Shop, Police Say Duo Believed To Be From Crime Ring Nabbed For Stealing From Fairfield Stop & Shop, Police Say
Duo Believed To Be From Crime Ring Nabbed For Stealing From Fairfield Stop & Shop, Police Say Two men, believed to be part of an organized crime ring, were arrested after allegedly attempting to steal more than $1,800 in merchandise from a Fairfield County Stop & Shop. Akanilli Dekattu, 23, of Brooklyn, and Tequan Robinson, 20, of New York City, were arrested on Sunday, Feb. 9, after Fairfield Police responded to a call from the store on Villa Avenue regarding the two men shoplifting large amounts of health and beauty products, said Fairfield Police. Several officers responded to the store and were outside when Dekattu and Robinson exited carrying a large black bag. After seeing…
Second Arrest Made In Multi-State Retail Theft Ring Second Arrest Made In Multi-State Retail Theft Ring
Second Arrest Made In Multi-State Retail Theft Ring Another person has been arrested in connection with a multi-state retail theft ring that allegedly has stolen more than $90,000 in goods. Jahliil Parrott, 22, of Windsor, was arrested on Monday, Dec. 16, after New Canaan Police traveled to Nassau County, New York, where he was being held on robbery charges, said New Canaan Police Department Lt. Jason Ferraro. The ring's operation first came to light in Fairfield County in October when three suspects allegedly stole merchandise from the Ralph Lauren Store in New Canaan, stealing more than $300 worth of goods, said Ferraro. The group would o…
Investigation, Arrest Thwart $90K Multi-State, Retail Theft Ring, New Canaan Police Say Investigation, Arrest Thwart $90K Multi-State, Retail Theft Ring, New Canaan Police Say
Investigation, Arrest Thwart $90K Multi-State, Retail Theft Ring, New Canaan Police Say An investigation has resulted in the arrest of a woman in connection with a multi-state retail theft ring that allegedly resulted in $90,000 worth of stolen goods, including in the area. The ring's operation first came to light in Fairfield County in October when three suspects allegedly stole merchandise from the Ralph Lauren Store in New Canaan, stealing more than $300 worth of goods, said New Canaan Police Department Lt. Jason Ferraro. The group would operate by pulling up in front of the store in a no parking zone and the suspects, sometimes two woman and male, and other times a man and…
Woman Accused Of Spending $12K At SoNo Mall With Credit Cards Stolen In New Canaan Woman Accused Of Spending $12K At SoNo Mall With Credit Cards Stolen In New Canaan
Woman Accused Of Spending $12K At SoNo Mall With Credit Cards Stolen In New Canaan A woman has been accused of spending more than $12,000 at SoNo Mall using credit cards stolen in New Canaan. New Canaan Police say multiple credit cards were stolen from a parked vehicle at the New Canaan Mounted Troop on Thursday, Nov. 14. The woman, pictured above, is accused of using the credit cards at the SoNo Collections Mall in Norwalk the same day. Police say she purchased more than $12,000 worth of merchandise from Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s and PINK stores. Anyone with information about the suspect is asked to email Detective Thomas Patten at thomas.patten@newcanaanct.gov or call …
Second Man Charged With Stealing $10K Of Designer Handbag In Greenwich Second Man Charged With Stealing $10K Of Designer Handbag In Greenwich
Second Man Charged With Stealing $10K Of Designer Handbag In Greenwich Police have arrested a second Westchester man in connection with the theft of more than $10,000 worth of handbags from a Greenwich Avenue store. Gerald Smith, 48, of Mount Vernon, was arrested on Wednesday, Nov. 20, for the Jan. 15 theft, said Greenwich Police Lt. John Slusarz. On April 4, Greenwich Police arrested Joshua Spillman, 40, also of Mount Vernon, and charged him with organized retail theft greater than $10,000, conspiracy to commit larceny and larceny. Smith was caught by Nassau County Police where he was arrested on unrelated charges.  He was then extradited to Green…
Duo Accused Of Stealing Thousands In Items From Greenwich Avenue Business Caught After Chase Duo Accused Of Stealing Thousands In Items From Greenwich Avenue Business Caught After Chase
Duo Accused Of Stealing Thousands In Items From Greenwich Avenue Business Caught After Chase Two men were arrested in connection with a shoplifting incident at a Greenwich Avenue business. Antoine Whitney, 28, and Shakur Smikle, 18, both of Brooklyn, were arrested on Sunday, Nov. 17, by Greenwich Police after an officer saw the two in a vehicle with others who walked into the business and exited running carrying baskets of items, Greenwich Police said. According to police, Whitney, who the driver of the vehicle, attempted to leave the scene after being told to stop by officers. He was then stopped by a marked patrol vehicle and backed up unsafely through a stop sign, police said. …
Two Sought In Bridgeport Store Robbery That Injured Manager Two Sought In Bridgeport Store Robbery That Injured Manager
Two Sought In Bridgeport Store Robbery That Injured Manager Bridgeport police are searching for two people who allegedly stole numerous items from the EbLens store and then injured the manager as they ran out the front door. The incident took place around 6:15 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 3, at the store located at 56 Boston Ave., Bridgeport, said Rowena White, spokeswoman for the Bridgeport Police Department.   When police arrived on the scene, the store manager told them she had received a call from the store's Park Avenue location warning her that two people had attempted to steal items and may be headed for the Bridgeport store. According to …
Know Them? Pair Charged $20K In Stamford After Stealing Credit Cards In Wilton, Police Say Know Them? Pair Charged $20K In Stamford After Stealing Credit Cards In Wilton, Police Say
Know Them? Pair Charged $20K In Stamford After Stealing Credit Cards In Wilton, Police Say Police are asking the public for help identifying two women wanted for allegedly stealing a person's wallet and then spending more than $20,000 in Fairfield County. The incident took place on Friday, April 26, when two women entered a local restaurant and stole several credit cards out of the victim’s wallet while they sat and ate, said Wilton Police Lt. Robert Kluk. The suspects then went to multiple stores in Stamford and purchased over $20,000 in merchandise and gift cards on the stolen credit cards, Kluk said. Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact t…
Boscov's Employee From Bridgeport Accused Of Making Illegal Purchases With Customer Receipts Boscov's Employee From Bridgeport Accused Of Making Illegal Purchases With Customer Receipts
Boscov's Employee From Bridgeport Accused Of Making Illegal Purchases With Customer Receipts A former employee from Fairfield County who worked at Boscov’s in Connecticut was taken into police custody for allegedly stealing using customers’ receipts, police said. Officers from the Milford Police Department took custody of Bridgeport resident Nastassia Blackwood, 30, on Monday, April 15, for an active warrant that was issued for her arrest earlier this year. According to police, Blackwood is accused of fraudulently using customers’ receipts to make illegal purchases at Boscov’s on Boston Post Road while she was employed there. Following her arrest, Blackwood was issued an appe…