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Shoplifting Costs Retailers Billions: These Are Most Frequently Stolen Items Shoplifting Costs Retailers Billions: These Are Most Frequently Stolen Items
Shoplifting Costs Retailers Billions: These Are Most Frequently Stolen Items Shoplifting in the US is a costly epidemic, with retailers losing over $120 billion last year. The trend focuses on easily concealed, high-demand products at major retailers like Walmart and Target, posing a nationwide challenge for store owners and law enforcement. Electronics, health and beauty products, and food items are among the most commonly stolen goods, Capital One Shopping reports.  Small gadgets such as headphones and phone chargers, alongside over-the-counter medications and cosmetics, are frequent targets.  Alcohol, baby formula, and packaged meats are also popular …
Organized Retail Theft Ring Members Nabbed In CT Marshalls, Police Say Organized Retail Theft Ring Members Nabbed In CT Marshalls, Police Say
Organized Retail Theft Ring Members Nabbed In CT Marshalls, Police Say Two alleged professional shoplifters were nabbed by police in a Connecticut Marshalls after police received a tip. The incident occurred in New Haven County on Tuesday, Aug. 27, at the store located at 1413 Boston Post Road in Milford. According to the Milford Police, officers received information that members of an organized retail theft ring were believed to be at the Milford Marshalls. Officers contacted Marshall’s loss prevention employees via phone, who relayed that they had been looking into an organized retail theft group driving a black Honda CRV that has been suspect in numerous t…
Fairfield County Man Punches Officer In Face At Target, Police Say Fairfield County Man Punches Officer In Face At Target, Police Say
Fairfield County Man Punches Officer In Face At Target, Police Say A Fairfield County man is charged with assaulting a police officer after allegedly punching an officer in the face who attempted to stop him for shoplifting. The incident occurred in New Haven County at the Target on Boston Post Road in Milford on Monday, Aug. 5. According to Milford Police, officers were notified of a shoplifting incident at Target. Loss Prevention gave a description of the man who left the store with unpaid merchandise.  Arriving officers spotted a man matching the description near the Target exit. The man refused to stop for officers, turned quickly,…
Shoplifter's Accomplice Threatens Bystanders With Knife Outside CT Walmart, Police Say Shoplifter's Accomplice Threatens Bystanders With Knife Outside CT Walmart, Police Say
Shoplifter's Accomplice Threatens Bystanders With Knife Outside CT Walmart, Police Say A woman is accused of chasing and threatening bystanders with a knife during an attempted shoplifting at a Connecticut Walmart store. In Windham County, Contessa Vayo, age 34, of Brooklyn, was arrested on suspicion of threatening and related charges outside the Putnam Walmart on School Street on Friday afternoon, July 29. Connecticut State Police said it was around 2:30 p.m. when a man pushed a cart full of merchandise out of the store without paying, prompting a male bystander to begin chasing him through the parking lot. Witnesses told troopers that the man started loading the stolen it…
Man Nabbed Stealing $4K In Clothes From Greenwich Lululemon, Police Say Man Nabbed Stealing $4K In Clothes From Greenwich Lululemon, Police Say
Man Nabbed Stealing $4K In Clothes From Greenwich Lululemon, Police Say A man was nabbed by police in Fairfield County after allegedly stealing $4,628 of clothes from a popular store. The incident occurred in Greenwich on Saturday, July 20, at Lululemon on Greenwich Ave. According to Lt. Patrick Smyth of the Greenwich Police, Humberto Vega-Santiago, age 42, of the Bronx, New York, was apprehended by officers after he returned to the clothing store to commit another shoplifting act. When confronted by officers, Vega-Santiago attempted to flee but was caught, Smyth said.  He was charged with larceny and resisting arrest and held on a $5,000 bond, which he …
Fairfield County Man Shoplifts At Mall, Leads Cops On Chase While Claiming To Have Gun: Police Fairfield County Man Shoplifts At Mall, Leads Cops On Chase While Claiming To Have Gun: Police
Fairfield County Man Shoplifts At Mall, Leads Cops On Chase While Claiming To Have Gun: Police A 36-year-old man faces a long list of charges after shoplifting from a Connecticut mall, threatening security with what appeared to be a gun, and leading officers on a chase that ended in a residential garage, police announced.  On Wednesday, July 3, just before 5 p.m., security at the Connecticut Post Mall in Milford reported to the police that a suspect had threatened them. The suspect then fled into the woods behind the Old Glory Store at 1250 Boston Post Rd. (Route 1) in New Haven County. According to Milford Police, officers learned that the suspect had first encountered mall se…
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…
Fairfield County Duo Steals From Big Y, Hits 3 Cars While Fleeing Scene: Police Fairfield County Duo Steals From Big Y, Hits 3 Cars While Fleeing Scene: Police
Fairfield County Duo Steals From Big Y, Hits 3 Cars While Fleeing Scene: Police Two alleged shoplifters from Fairfield County were nabbed after they allegedly crashed into three vehicles while fleeing from the cops. The New Haven County incident occurred on Wednesday, May 22 in the city of Milford. It was just after 6 p.m. when it was reported that two people — 26-year-old Edwin Gonzalez and 40-year-old Tashsa Johnson — were at the Big Y at 150 Boston Post Road shoplifting. When Milford Police arrived at the grocery store, they saw Gonzales get into a car and drive off. He continued to flee down Post Road, driving recklessly and eventually striking three other ca…
Woman Steals Over $400 Worth Of Items From CT Macy's, Hits Employee, Police Say Woman Steals Over $400 Worth Of Items From CT Macy's, Hits Employee, Police Say
Woman Steals Over $400 Worth Of Items From CT Macy's, Hits Employee, Police Say A 35-year-old woman was taken into custody after stealing hundreds of dollars worth of products from a Connecticut Macy's and hitting an employee who confronted her, police said. The incident happened in New Haven County on Monday, May 6 around 4:45 p.m., when a shoplifter was confronted by police at the Macy's in Milford at 1201 Boston Post Rd. (Route 1).  According to Milford Police, an investigation determined that the alleged shoplifter, New Haven resident Erica Blake, had stolen $421 worth of merchandise from the store.  Blake also allegedly hit and threatened an employee wh…
Fairfield County Man Nabbed With Weapons, Drugs In Vehicle During Stop, Police Say Fairfield County Man Nabbed With Weapons, Drugs In Vehicle During Stop, Police Say
Fairfield County Man Nabbed With Weapons, Drugs In Vehicle During Stop, Police Say A Connecticut man was allegedly nabbed with weapons and drugs after police were called to a store for a shopper acting suspiciously. Fairfield County resident Oscar Rosado-Nazario, age 40, of Bridgeport, was charged on Wednesday, Jan. 17 in New Haven County in the Walmart parking lot in Milford. According to Milford Police, an employee at Dick's Sporting Goods called to report a shoplifter that was "acting suspiciously." When police arrived, Rosado-Nazario had already left the store, but the employee described the vehicle he left in. A short while later police said an officer spotted…
Know Them? Duo Steals Over $2K Worth Of Breast Pumps From CT Walmart Know Them? Duo Steals Over $2K Worth Of Breast Pumps From CT Walmart
Know Them? Duo Steals Over $2K Worth Of Breast Pumps From CT Walmart Authorities in Connecticut are asking for the public's help in identifying two suspects accused of stealing several breast pumps worth over $2,000 from a Walmart. On Thursday, Nov. 30 at around 10:30 a.m. in New London County, the two suspects entered the Walmart store at 155 Parkway North in Waterford after leaving another Walmart location in Norwich.  The suspects then proceeded to grab five breast pumps valued at $2,055 and leave the store without trying to pay for them, police said. The suspects left in a white SUV that was depicted in surveillance images released by the departmen…
Men Steal $6K In Merchandise From CT Dick's Sporting Goods, Police Say Men Steal $6K In Merchandise From CT Dick's Sporting Goods, Police Say
Men Steal $6K In Merchandise From CT Dick's Sporting Goods, Police Say A 19-year-old man was nabbed with more than $6,000 in stolen merchandise from Dick's Sporting Goods, while his two accomplices managed to get away, police said.   The incident occurred in New Haven County in Milford on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at the Dick's Sporting Goods store on Boston Post Road. According to Milford Police, officers responded to the store after receiving a shoplifting complaint. The loss prevention officer told police that Terrell Davis, age 19, of Saginaw, Michigan, and two other males select merchandise and bring them to the register,  police said. …
Target Thieves Use Fake Name, Found With Drugs In CT: Police Target Thieves Use Fake Name, Found With Drugs In CT: Police
Target Thieves Use Fake Name, Found With Drugs In CT: Police A duo accused of stealing hundreds from a Connecticut Target was also found to be in possession of drugs and under a false name, police said. It happened on Sunday, Aug. 27 in New Haven County when the two Christopher Connors, age 45, and Nicholas Clark, age 43, reportedly walked into the Milford Target located at 1191 Boston Post Road (Route 1). The duo put merchandise, totaling over $250, into a reusable shopping bag and walked out of the store without paying, police said. Milford Police detained Connors and Clark, and the Target loss prevention officer identified them as the shop…
Police On Hunt For Man Accused Of Stealing From CT Store Police On Hunt For Man Accused Of Stealing From CT Store
Police On Hunt For Man Accused Of Stealing From CT Store Police in Windham County are asking for the public's help to identify a man they say shoplifted from a store in Putnam.  Connecticut State Troopers were called to the Runnings Store, at 44 Providence Pike, on June 13 just after 2 p.m. to reports of a theft in progress, authorities said. But the man had run away by the time police arrived.  Authorities released security video of the man in the hopes someone may recognize him and contact investigators.  State troopers ask anyone with information about the theft or who can identify the man to contact investigators at 860-7…
Duo Caught Stealing From Stop & Shop In Darien: Police Duo Caught Stealing From Stop & Shop In Darien: Police
Duo Caught Stealing From Stop & Shop In Darien: Police Two people face larceny charges after attempting to steal hundreds of dollars worth of merchandise from a Stop & Shop grocery store in Fairfield County, police said. The arrests stemmed from an incident that happened on Wednesday, May 31 around 2:15 p.m., when police were sent to the Stop & Shop store at 25 Old Kings Hwy North in Darien for a reported shoplifting incident, according to Darien Police Sergeant Dan Skoumbros.  Once they arrived, police found that asset protection employees at the store had detained two suspects who had allegedly left the store without paying …
Shoplifter Nabbed For Threatening Guard With Knife At Trumbull Mall, Police Say Shoplifter Nabbed For Threatening Guard With Knife At Trumbull Mall, Police Say
Shoplifter Nabbed For Threatening Guard With Knife At Trumbull Mall, Police Say A 41-year-old man was caught on a city bus after allegedly brandishing a knife to aid his escape for shoplifting at the Trumbull Mall. Jonathan Sierra, age 41, was apprehended by Trumbull police on Thursday, March 16. At about 4:00 p.m., the Trumbull police were notified of a robbery involving Sierra who pulled a knife on JCPenney loss prevention officers while they were attempting to detain him for shoplifting from the store, said Lt. Brian Weir, of the Trumbull Police. JCPenney loss prevention officers spotted Sierra inside the store with an open empty bag and observe…
Woman Charged With Stealing $13K In Goods From Stamford Victoria's Secret Woman Charged With Stealing $13K In Goods From Stamford Victoria's Secret
Woman Charged With Stealing $13K In Goods From Stamford Victoria's Secret A woman who was allegedly part of a well-organized shoplifting ring working with three other women was busted for stealing more than $13,000 in merchandise from a Fairfield County Victoria's Secret. The incident took place in Stamford in May of 2022 when a group of four women who were well organized and equipped with bags to defeat loss prevention detectors went into Victoria's Secret and took $13,000 worth of merchandise, said Sgt. Sean Scanlan, of the Stamford Police. Property Crime officers took the case and with the help of Victoria’s Secret regional loss prevention people and ot…
Women From Fairfield County Accused Of Stealing $2,642 Worth Of Items From Local Store Women From Fairfield County Accused Of Stealing $2,642 Worth Of Items From Local Store
Women From Fairfield County Accused Of Stealing $2,642 Worth Of Items From Local Store Two Fairfield County women have been charged with allegedly shoplifting more than $2,600 in goods from a Connecticut Boscov. The incident took place in New Haven County on Tuesday, Nov. 15 at the Boscov at 1201 Boston Post Road in Milford. Yeni Cuatencos, age 21, and Maricela Cortez, age 41, both of Bridgeport, were allegedly spotted by a loss prevention officer putting items in a shopping bag and clothes hamper, said the Milford Police. The two women then left the store without paying, police said. The merchandise was valued at $2,642.77, police added. Both were charged with l…
Know Her? Woman Wanted In Connection To Shoplifting Incident In Greenwich Know Her? Woman Wanted In Connection To Shoplifting Incident In Greenwich
Know Her? Woman Wanted In Connection To Shoplifting Incident In Greenwich Police asked the public for help identifying a woman who is accused of shoplifting from a Fairfield County store. The woman is suspected of shoplifting from a store in central Greenwich, the Greenwich Police Department announced on Thursday, Nov. 3. Police did not provide further details about the incident. Authorities asked anyone who can identify the woman to call GPD at 203-622-8004 or contact the confidential tip line/email at 203-622-3333 or TIPS@greenwichct.org.
CT Duo Accused Of Using Theft Method 'To Attempt To Go Undetected' At Marshalls, Police Say CT Duo Accused Of Using Theft Method 'To Attempt To Go Undetected' At Marshalls, Police Say
CT Duo Accused Of Using Theft Method 'To Attempt To Go Undetected' At Marshalls, Police Say Two Connecticut residents are facing larceny charges after police said they attempted to steal merchandise worth more than $260 from Marshalls. Officers in New Haven County responded to a report of shoplifting from a loss prevention officer at the store, located at 1413 Boston Post Road in Milford, at about 8:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 28, according to the Milford Police Department. Police said a man and woman, later identified as 40-year-old Robert Cosmos and 41-year-old Kimberly Cosmos, both of Thomaston, were seen taking merchandise from the store without paying. Officers sto…
Man Charged With Stealing Some $35K In Goods From Fairfield County Store Man Charged With Stealing Some $35K In Goods From Fairfield County Store
Man Charged With Stealing Some $35K In Goods From Fairfield County Store Surveillance footage led to the arrest of a man for allegedly helping steal more than $25,000 in goods from a Fairfield County Ulta Beauty store in seven incidents.  The incidents took place in Westport between May and July 2021, at Ulta Beauty on Post Road East. According to Lt. David Wolf, of the Westport Police, officers responded to the store seven times to investigate shoplifting incidents, In every case, two or more suspects entered the store, placed a large amount of merchandise in bags or shopping baskets, and then left without paying.  The total amount of …
Know Him? Man Wanted For Stealing Large Amount Of Items From Store In Fairfield County Know Him? Man Wanted For Stealing Large Amount Of Items From Store In Fairfield County
Know Him? Man Wanted For Stealing Large Amount Of Items From Store In Fairfield County Police asked the public for help locating a man who is wanted for shoplifting a "large amount" of merchandise from a Fairfield County store. The Stratford Police Department posted the announcement on Wednesday, Aug. 24, about a man who is accused of shoplifting from Marshalls. The Marshalls in Stratford is located at 411 Barnum Ave. Police asked anyone with information about the man's identity to contact Officer Pavelus at MPavelus@townofstratford.com or 203-385-4145.
Suspect Nabbed For Robbery At Mall In Fairfield County Suspect Nabbed For Robbery At Mall In Fairfield County
Suspect Nabbed For Robbery At Mall In Fairfield County A man was arrested following his involvement in an alleged shoplifting incident that turned into a robbery at a mall in Fairfield County.  The incident took place around 1 p.m. in Trumbull at the Westfield Trumbull Mall. Howayne Mcintosh, age 35, of Bridgeport, was spotted by JCPenney security selecting various pieces of merchandise where he concealed the items under his oversized clothing, said Lt. Brian Weir, of the Trumbull Police Department. Security personnel attempted to apprehend Mcintosh who was cooperative at first but then became aggressive towa…
Woman Accused Of Stealing More Than $800 In Merchandise From CT Store Woman Accused Of Stealing More Than $800 In Merchandise From CT Store
Woman Accused Of Stealing More Than $800 In Merchandise From CT Store A 49-year-old woman was charged after police said she stole more than $800 worth of merchandise from a Connecticut department store. Police responded to a report of shoplifting at Boscov's in New Haven County at about 12:10 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 3, according to the Milford Police Department.  The store is located at 1201 Boston Post Road in Milford, police said. Authorities said a loss prevention officer at the store reported that they saw Towana Stephens, of New Haven, take items from the store without paying. The stolen merchandise was valued at $830.99, authorities said. P…
Man Nabbed For Stealing Nearly $300 Worth Of Items From CT Whole Foods, Police Say Man Nabbed For Stealing Nearly $300 Worth Of Items From CT Whole Foods, Police Say
Man Nabbed For Stealing Nearly $300 Worth Of Items From CT Whole Foods, Police Say A 60-year-old man was charged after police said he stole hundreds of dollars worth of shrimp from a Whole Foods Market in Connecticut. Police responded to a report of shoplifting at Whole Foods Market, located at 1686 Boston Post Road in Milford, at about 8:50 a.m. on Saturday, July 9, according to the Milford Police Department. Anthony London, of New Haven, was seen on video surveillance taking bags of shrimp and leaving the store without paying, police said. Police said London is known to employees of the store for having shoplifted before. Officers located London in the area and locate…
Man, Woman Accused Of Stealing Hundreds Of Dollars Worth Of Items From CT Market Man, Woman Accused Of Stealing Hundreds Of Dollars Worth Of Items From CT Market
Man, Woman Accused Of Stealing Hundreds Of Dollars Worth Of Items From CT Market A man and a woman were arrested and accused of stealing more than $600 worth of merchandise from a Connecticut market. Police in New Haven County responded to a report of shoplifting at Adams Hometown Market, located at 1391 New Haven Ave. in Milford, at about 4 p.m. on Monday, April 18, according to the Milford Police Department.  Jason Mann, age 50, and 40-year-old Maria Pagan, both residents of New London, were arrested following an investigation and charged with sixth-degree larceny and sixth-degree conspiracy to commit larceny, police said. 
Man Wanted For Larceny At CT Beauty Store Man Wanted For Larceny At CT Beauty Store
Man Wanted For Larceny At CT Beauty Store Recognize him? Police investigators in Connecticut are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect wanted for allegedly stealing from an area beauty store. According to detectives in Hartford County, a suspect is wanted after allegedly stealing various items from Ulta Beauty in Enfield, located on Hazard Street, on Thursday, March 31. An alert was issued by the department, which released a photo of the suspect. No other information regarding the man or alleged robbery was provided by investigators. The investigation into the incident is ongoing. Anyone with inf…
Know Her? Police Seek To ID Fairfield County Larceny Suspect Know Her? Police Seek To ID Fairfield County Larceny Suspect
Know Her? Police Seek To ID Fairfield County Larceny Suspect An alert has been issued by law enforcement agencies in Fairfield County as they attempt to identify and locate a woman wanted for alleged larceny. The Westport Police Department issued an alert as they look to track down a woman who allegedly stole merchandise from an area store at approximately 9:45 p.m. on Friday, March 18. In surveillance photos released by the department, the woman can be seen wearing jeans, black sneakers, and a blue shirt with a black and tan bag. It is unclear what the woman stole from the store. No other descriptive information was provided by the Westport Police …
Man Accused Of Stealing $600 Worth Of Items From CT Macy's Man Accused Of Stealing $600 Worth Of Items From CT Macy's
Man Accused Of Stealing $600 Worth Of Items From CT Macy's A 64-year-old man was busted attempting to steal hundreds of dollars worth of items from the Connecticut Post Mall, police said. Officers from the Milford Police Department were called to Macy’s inside the mall at approximately 2:20 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 15, where there was a report of a shoplifting incident, authorities announced on Monday, Feb. 21.  According to police, the investigation led to the arrest of New Haven resident Gary Beckford, who was accused of stealing the merchandise and attempting to leave the store without making an attempt to pay. In total, police said that the …
CT Shoplifting Suspect Pepper Sprays Security Guard, Makes Escape, Police Say CT Shoplifting Suspect Pepper Sprays Security Guard, Makes Escape, Police Say
CT Shoplifting Suspect Pepper Sprays Security Guard, Makes Escape, Police Say A woman who allegedly shoplifted items from a Connecticut Walmart store pepper-sprayed an employee as she fled after being stopped, police said. The incident took place in Hartford County just before 10 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14, at the Walmart, located at 1400 Framington Ave., in Bristol. According to Lt. Christopher Lennon, of the Bristol Police, the woman was stopped after being spotted placing numerous items in her personal bag.  She then exited the store, and when security personnel stopped her and asked for a receipt, she ignored them and kept walking, Lennon said. When the sec…
Know Her? CT State Police Looking To ID Larceny Suspect Know Her? CT State Police Looking To ID Larceny Suspect
Know Her? CT State Police Looking To ID Larceny Suspect Connecticut State Police are asking the public for help identifying a suspect accused of shoplifting from a Walmart. State troopers responded to a report of a shoplifting incident at the Windham County store at about 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 28, authorities said.  Police said the Walmart is located at 625 School St. in Putnam. The suspect had left the store before troopers arrived, police said.  State Police provided a photo of the individual investigators are working to identify. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to email trooper Abigail O’Connor at abi…