shoplifting

Gastonia police arrested 28 people for shoplifting over two days during an operation focused on 12 retailers. The law enforcement action targeted stores such as Dick’s Sporting Goods, Target, and Home Depot. Police filed 38 misdemeanors and eight felony charges, while also seizing drugs and a gun.

A woman is accused of running over a police officer working security at a Walmart in East Nashville after allegedly stealing $45. The officer was hit by a car during a shoplifting incident.

Metro Nashville Police Department arrested a woman wanted for striking an off-duty deputy with her car. The arrest occurred after more than a month since the incident.

London's high street stores such as Boots, M&S, and Greggs are being targeted by shoplifters, prompting the Metropolitan Police to deploy new technology to address the rising crime epidemic.

A LendingTree survey found 30% of Americans admitted to shoplifting in the past year, citing inflation and economic struggles as primary reasons. The survey also revealed 52% of shoplifters were not caught, while retailers reported an 18% increase in shoplifting incidents in 2024 compared to 2023.

A doctor is suing Nordstrom, alleging staff wrongly detained her for shoplifting while she was in the store to purchase items for a trip to Bali. The lawsuit claims the detention was unjustified.

A Maplewood woman has been charged with stabbing a police officer after an alleged shoplifting incident. She claimed she believed the officer was a robot.

A 48-year-old Maplewood woman, Jowharah Bilal, was charged with attempted first-degree murder and first-degree assault after stabbing a police officer during a shoplifting incident at a CVS store. The officer, Sgt. Anthony Gabriel, was injured but is recovering. Bilal's son intervened during the attack, which occurred after she was locked out of the store for stealing merchandise.

Data from 30 American cities shows an 18% decrease in homicides from 2025 to 2026, potentially marking the lowest annual homicide rate in over a century. A Council on Criminal Justice report notes declines in nine of 13 tracked crimes, including carjackings and burglaries, though shoplifting and drug offenses rose slightly. Cities like Norfolk and San Francisco saw significant homicide increases, bucking the national trend.

30% of Americans admit to shoplifting, with more turning to theft due to inflation and financial strain. A survey highlights who is stealing and what items are being taken.

A glamorous mommy internet star was caught shoplifting $2,500 from a grocery store, according to police.

Mt. Juliet police arrested 342 wanted individuals in the first six months of 2026, with 88% being non-residents. The department attributes these arrests to proactive patrols, technology like license plate readers, and community support, which have also contributed to significant drops in theft-related crimes.

Two women are facing shoplifting charges after Mt. Juliet Police investigated two separate shoplifting incidents at Target and Academy Sports. One of the women is a 55-year-old woman.

A 55-year-old Hermitage woman was arrested by the Mt. Juliet Police Department for three shoplifting incidents at a Target store. Employees provided vehicle information that led to her traffic stop on Interstate 40 West, and police confirmed her involvement in two additional thefts. She faces charges including shoplifting, possession of Suboxone, and burglary tools.

Mt. Juliet police arrested a 35-year-old woman after discovering stolen items from Target and Academy Sports in a suspicious unattended vehicle. She was charged with two counts of shoplifting.

Richmond's neighborhoods have become crime hotspots for gun violence, shoplifting, and firearms theft from motor vehicles, as reported by the Richmond Police Department.

A man is facing up to 33 charges related to shoplifting and organized retail crime after allegedly leading a theft operation at multiple Home Depots in Nashville. The charges stem from thefts linked to the retail chain's locations across the city.

A man suspected of shoplifting at a Southgate Meijer was fatally shot by police after allegedly confronting officers with a sharp instrument. A woman accompanying him was arrested, and the officer involved has been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation by Michigan State Police. The incident occurred during a local community event, but no officers were injured.

A man was shot and killed by Southgate police outside a Meijer store after allegedly lunging at officers with a sharp object during a shoplifting investigation. A woman accompanying him was taken into custody, though details about her charges or relationship to the man remain undisclosed. Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to the scene.

A Southgate police officer shot and killed a man in a Meijer parking lot after he allegedly used a knife during a confrontation over a shoplifting incident. The female suspect was arrested, and the officer involved is on administrative leave pending an investigation by Michigan State Police.

The family of a 1-year-old boy fatally shot by an officer on June 14 in Senatobia, Mississippi, is conducting an independent autopsy, according to the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation. The shooting occurred after law enforcement officers responded to a shoplifting call.

A 1-year-old child, Kohen Wiley, was killed by police in a Mississippi Walmart parking lot after officers fired into a moving vehicle. The family disputes police claims the car was heading toward officers, demanding video evidence to clarify the circumstances. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is handling the case, while civil rights attorney Ben Crump advocates for transparency and an independent autopsy.

A one-year-old boy, Kohen Wiley, was fatally shot by police in Senatobia, Mississippi, during a response to a shoplifting call, sparking tensions with Black residents and protests. The family denies the alleged theft of diapers, which civil rights activists cite as another example of a Black life lost over a minor issue.

The Central Police Department is seeking public assistance in identifying two individuals who allegedly left an Aldi grocery store without paying for nearly $200 worth of items.

A 1-year-old boy was fatally shot by police in Mississippi while responding to a shoplifting call, leading to increased racial tensions.

A 1-year-old Black boy, Kohen Wiley, was fatally shot by police in Senatobia, Mississippi, during a response to a shoplifting call. The incident has sparked protests and racial tensions, with conflicting accounts of whether the vehicle was moving toward officers and whether diapers were stolen. Civil rights leaders, including Bernice King, condemned the shooting as a moral failure.

A one-year-old child died after a police officer opened fire during an incident outside a Mississippi Walmart, where police responded to a shoplifting report. The family is now calling for justice.

A 1-year-old boy was killed when a police officer fired at a vehicle in Mississippi. The incident occurred as officers responded to a shoplifting call, but the exact circumstances leading to the shooting remain unclear.

A police officer in Mississippi fired at a vehicle during a shoplifting call, resulting in the death of a 1-year-old boy and injury to another individual. The child’s grandfather confirmed the incident.

A child died after a police-involved shooting during a shoplifting investigation at a Walmart. The incident began as an investigation into a shoplifting case.

A 1-year-old boy died and a woman was critically injured after an officer fired shots at a vehicle fleeing from a Walmart in Senatobia, Mississippi, during a shoplifting incident. The officer-involved shooting occurred as the vehicle nearly struck an officer, prompting the gunfire. Family members criticized the use of force, calling the situation unnecessary, while the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation and local police are conducting an inquiry.

A 1-year-old boy died after an officer fired gunshots at a vehicle during a shoplifting incident at a Walmart in Senatobia, Mississippi. The child and a critically injured woman were in the vehicle, which nearly struck an officer. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is assessing the shooting, and family members have questioned the use of force.

A Mississippi police officer shot at a vehicle during a shoplifting call, resulting in the death of a child and injury to another person. Authorities confirmed the incident but provided no further details about the victims or the circumstances.

A child died after an officer-involved shooting during a police investigation into a shoplifting incident at a Walmart. The incident began as a shoplifting probe but escalated to a fatal confrontation.

A Glam CEO known for her affluent lifestyle, including a husband, mansion, and Cartier jewelry, was fired due to a scandal involving a stolen boob job and past shoplifting incidents. Her downfall stems from resurfaced past disgrace.

A convicted rapist is arrested after a shoplifting spree and confesses to having a dead body in his home following the murder of a barmaid. He was previously convicted for rape and later killed the barmaid before prowling the streets with a knife.

Nine in 10 rural retailers in the UK were victims of shoplifting and theft in the past year, with an average financial loss of £83,000 per business. The survey by NFU Mutual also revealed that 5% of affected retailers faced losses exceeding £500,000.

Retailers are using GPS-tracked plastic security boxes to lock up high-value meat products like sausages, steak, and beef to combat shoplifting. This anti-theft measure represents an escalation in retail security tactics targeting popular grocery items that are frequently stolen.

A Congolese man accused of shoplifting died after being pinned down by security guards in Dublin. The incident raises questions about the use of force during a retail security response. The death has prompted investigation into the circumstances surrounding the security guards' actions.

A serial shoplifter was caught stealing hundreds of pounds worth of Boots beauty products as part of a £100,000 haul. The individual brazenly filled a bag with stolen items before being stopped by authorities.