Tag: retail security
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Custard-Throwing Activists Target Waitrose: A Dangerous Rally to Shoplift
Background: A New Brand of Direct Action A pressure group that positions itself as the successor to earlier anti-establishment campaigns has sparked fresh controversy with claims of planned criminal activity. Take Back Power (TBP), which emerged after the well-documented custard-throwing protests aimed at national symbols, is now reported to be focusing its energy on a…
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NSLC Sees Sharp Rise in Store Theft Across Nova Scotia in Q1 2025
Rising thefts at NSLC stores in Q1 2025 The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) has reported a 24% increase in thefts across all its retail stores in the province during the first quarter of 2025. The figures, released by the Crown corporation, show that criminal activity targeting liquor retailers remains a significant challenge for the…
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NSLC Sees Sharp Rise in Theft Across Nova Scotia Retail Stores in Q1 2025
Overview: A Worsening Trend in NSLC Thefts The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) reported a significant spike in theft across its retail network in the first quarter of 2025, with a 24 per cent increase in incidents compared with the previous year. The numbers, released by the Crown corporation, follow a sharp prior uptick and…
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Organized crime group busted after hundreds of Shoppers Drug Mart thefts in Ontario, Quebec: Hamilton police
Overview: A retail theft syndicate targeted Shoppers Drug Marts Hamilton police announced the dismantling of a coordinated organized crime group responsible for hundreds of thefts at Shoppers Drug Mart locations across Ontario and Quebec. The operation, which stretched over months, culminated in charges against several suspects and a cascade of seized materials. Authorities say the…
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Organized Crime Group Busted After Hundreds of Shoppers Drug Mart Thefts Across Ontario and Quebec, Hamilton Police Say
Overview: A Major Retail Theft Syndicate Dismantled In a significant law enforcement development, Hamilton police announced the dismantling of an organized crime group accused of stealing more than a million dollars worth of consumer goods from Shoppers Drug Marts across Ontario and Quebec. The operation, which targeted cosmetics, personal care products, and essential items, highlights…
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Organized Theft Ring Bust: Shoppers Drug Mart in Ontario & Quebec
Overview of the bust A multi-jurisdictional investigation culminated this week in the disruption of an organized crime group accused of stealing more than a million dollars worth of consumer goods from Shoppers Drug Mart locations across Ontario and Quebec. Police in Hamilton, with partners from other jurisdictions, say the thefts spanned several months and targeted…
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Santa and Elf Themed Heist: $3,000 in Goods Stolen from Montreal Grocery Store
Overview of the incident A group dressed in festive costumes turned a routine Monday night into a sensational theft scene at a Montreal grocery store. Reports indicate that several people, wearing Santa Claus outfits with a group of masked elf accomplices, filled shopping carts with groceries before walking out without paying. The incident ended with…
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Montreal Santa Heist: Thieves Dressed as Santa and Elves Steal $3,000 in Groceries
Overview of the incident Authorities are investigating a recent theft at a Montreal grocery store where several individuals dressed as Santa and his elves were filmed as they loaded shopping carts with food. The group, which appeared festive, left the store without paying for the items, with an estimated value of about $3,000. What happened…
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What’s Behind the Spike in Jewelry Store Smash-and-Grabs in Ontario
Overview: A troubling trend across Ontario Across Ontario, jewelry stores have faced an unsettling uptick in smash-and-grab thefts — brazen, fast, and often with little time for security systems to respond. Retailers report groups using vehicles to ram entrances, followed by quick work inside the showroom. Police agencies are noting a pattern: crowded urban corridors,…
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PSOs Return to Shopping Centres Ahead of Christmas Rush to Deter Anti-social Behaviour
Visible policing returns to suburban malls as Christmas shopping begins Protective Services Officers (PSOs) are reinstating their presence in suburban shopping centres for the upcoming Christmas season. After navigating the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic, these officers will be deployed to provide visible deterrence against anti-social and violent behaviour in public spaces, ensuring a safer…