For the week of July 27th, 2025 | | Chatham Man Arrested After Bicycle Escape with Stolen Cart | | |
THEFT VIOLENCE Sydenham Current
Chatham, Ontario
On July 24, 2025, Chatham-Kent Police arrested a 49-year-old man after he allegedly stole merchandise from a retail store on St. Clair Street and attempted to flee the scene on a bicycle while towing a cart full of goods. Officers located the suspect nearby, and when they attempted to arrest him, a brief physical struggle ensued. He was taken into custody and charged with theft under $5,000, possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000, and assaulting a peace officer with intent to resist arrest.
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| Cartload Heist Leads to Grand Larceny Charge | | |
RETAIL THEFT FingerLakes1
Victor, NY
A 48‑year-old resident of Rochester has been charged with fourth‑degree grand larceny following a shoplifting incident at the Target store on Commons Boulevard in Victor. According to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office, the suspect exited the store with a shopping cart full of unpaid merchandise, prompting deputies to intervene. She was taken to the Ontario County Jail for centralized arraignment and subsequently released on her own recognizance. A court appearance has been scheduled in Victor Town Court at a later date
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| Washington Sees Surge in Asian Grocery Store Openings | | |
OPENINGS Supermarket News
Issaquah, WA
Asian supermarket chains—including H Mart, 99 Ranch Market, and Asian Food Center—are expanding their presence across Washington State to meet growing demand in both urban and suburban communities. The region’s significant Asian-American population, particularly in the Seattle metro area, is driving increased investment in large-format grocery stores offering authentic, imported goods. This expansion includes recent openings in Federal Way, Bellevue, and Lynnwood, along with plans for further growth.
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| Two Suspects Sought in $300 Mall Theft | | |
RETAIL THEFT 10/11 Now
Lincoln, NE
Lincoln Crime Stoppers is requesting the public’s help in identifying two individuals involved in a suspected theft at a Gateway Mall store on July 19. A man and a woman allegedly selected clothing items valued at approximately $300. The woman exited the store first in a gray sedan, while the man remained inside with the unpaid merchandise before also leaving. Both suspects then drove off in the vehicle in an unknown direction. Anyone with information is urged to contact authorities anonymously at 402‑475‑3600.
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| Coordinated Theft Ring Targets Pharmacy Retailer | | |
ORC KKTV 11
Pueblo West, CO
On July 25, 2025, the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office released surveillance photos seeking public assistance to identify five male suspects believed to be involved in a series of shoplifting incidents at a Walgreens. Authorities also noted a dark-colored Nissan Rogue as potentially connected to the thefts and requested sightings of the vehicle as valuable leads in the ongoing. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office at (719) 583‑6250.
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| Facial Recognition Solves Crimes—When Used Right | | |
FACE MATCHING Police1
United States
A recent Police1 article outlines how facial recognition is becoming a valuable tool in solving crimes when applied responsibly. The technology can generate investigative leads, but should never be the sole basis for arrest. Best practices include proper officer training, public transparency, secondary human review of matches, and clear departmental policies to ensure ethical and effective use.
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| Couple Arrested After Weekly Retail Theft Spree | |
REPEAT OFFENDERS SooToday
Ontario, Canada
A man and woman have been arrested following a string of weekly thefts from a Giant Tiger store in Sault Ste. Marie. For the past month, the pair consistently targeted the store on Mondays. Their method involved the woman exiting first, followed by the man pushing a shopping cart filled with unpaid merchandise out of the store. The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service and Crime Stoppers initially requested public assistance to identify the suspects.
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| Woman Sought in Cart Heist at Dollar General | | |
OPPORTUNISTIC THEFT WBRZ News
Port Allen, LA
The West Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office is seeking public assistance in identifying a woman suspected of stealing goods from a Dollar General on July 17, 2025. Surveillance footage shows her pushing a shopping cart loaded with unpaid merchandise out of the store before quickly departing in a light-colored SUV. Authorities have released the images and are asking that anyone with information contact Crime Stoppers at (225) 344‑7867.
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| Leadership Change at Heritage Grocers | | Self-Checkout Scam Under Investigation in Champaign | | |
ORC MSN
Champaign, IL
On March 15, 2025, two men entered a Walmart on North Prospect Avenue in Champaign. One suspect quietly selected a single item from the hardware department and left the store without paying. Meanwhile, the second suspect filled a cart with groceries, scanned only a few items at self-checkout, then feigned payment before quickly fleeing the store. The pair loaded nearly $600 worth of merchandise into a red Chevrolet Cobalt and drove away. The Champaign Police Department and Crime Stoppers have shared surveillance images to solicit public assistance in identifying the suspects.
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| Self-Checkout Scam Uncovered in ACT Retail Operation | | |
REPEAT OFFENDERS ACT Police
Australia
On July 26, 2025, ACT Policing arrested a 44‑year‑old woman and a 37‑year‑old man in connection with a false barcode scam at a retail store in Gungahlin. According to police, the woman applied counterfeit barcode stickers to items, enabling them to scan at prices lower than those marked. She was identified by store staff—she had previously been banned—and stopped before exiting the store. Police later searched her vehicle and discovered tools and materials used to create the fake barcodes. The woman faces charges of theft, obtaining financial advantage by deception, and trespass. The man, who was in the vehicle at the time, was charged with attempted deception to gain financial advantage.
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| Rite Aid Announces 152 Additional Store Closures | | |
OPERATIONS AOL/Progressive Grocer
United States
Pharmacy chain Rite Aid has confirmed the closure of 152 additional store locations across the U.S., as part of its ongoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring and broader downsizing strategy. The retailer has already marked over 1,000 stores for closure, leaving fewer than 60 locations still operating as of July 2025. Rite Aid has emphasized its intention to maintain pharmacy and healthcare services during the wind-down process, transferring prescription operations where possible and offering employee support throughout the transition.
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| Nearly $1.5K in Merchandise Stolen in Pine Bluff Retail Theft | | |
ORC Deltaplex News
United States
The Pine Bluff Police Department is requesting public assistance to identify two women involved in a shoplifting incident at the Walmart Supercenter on Olive Street on July 25, 2025. Surveillance footage captured them leaving the store with 38 items valued at approximately $1,484 before tax. The pair were seen driving away in a white Dodge Durango and narrowly avoided a collision during their escape. One woman, identified as 43-year-old Ebony Davis, has been arrested and is being held on a $10,000 bond pending further legal proceedings. The other individual, 35-year-old Dayneisha L. Goins, remains at large with active outstanding warrants.
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