Category: robbery

The Growing Threat of Organized Retail Crime

The massive wave of retail thefts in the United States over the past two years have become a major challenge for both the retail industry and law enforcement. Weakened law enforcement policies and lesser penalties for these criminal bandit gangs have hit a critical juncture, as crime in the United States has hit proportions not…


Boy Arrested After Shootout at Huntington Harbour Jewelry Store

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.—A male juvenile has been arrested on suspicion of robbery after the owner of a Huntington Harbour jewelry store exchanged gunfire with armed robbers, authorities said on Sept. 4. Detectives would only confirm that the boy had been arrested, offering no further immediate information, a Huntington Beach Police Department watch commander told City…


Smash and Grab Robbers Hit West Covina Jewelry Store

WEST COVINA, Calif.—Three men wearing masks and hoodies and armed with hammers broke glass cases and stole merchandise at a jewelry store in West Covina Aug. 26 evening. Officers from the West Covina Police Department received a call regarding a robbery in progress around 7:30 p.m. at Kevin Jewelers in the Plaza West Covina mall…


Miami Officer Shot Pursuing Robbery Suspect Dies Days Later

MIAMI—A 29-year-old police officer who was shot in the head while trying to stop a robbery suspect in Miami has died, officials said. Det. Cesar Echaverry was shot Monday night as he and other officers closed in a suspect wanted for an earlier robbery in nearby Broward County, police said. His family had remained by…


Miami Officer Still Critical as Robbery Suspect Identified

MIAMI—A 29-year-old police officer who was shot in the head while trying to stop a robbery suspect in Miami remained in “extremely critical condition” early Wednesday, officials said. Det. Cesar Echaverry was shot Monday night as he and other officers closed in a suspect wanted for an earlier robbery in nearby Broward County, police said….


UK Police ‘Can Do Better’ on Burglaries and Theft: Chief Inspector

Most victims of robbery, theft, and burglary “aren’t getting the justice they deserve” because police officers are missing key opportunities to investigate crimes, according to a report by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS). Published Aug. 11, the report found that in 71 percent of cases, police officers did not…


4 Suspects Arrested Following Robbery at Fashion Island in Newport Beach

WESTMINSTER, Calif.—Four suspects were arrested in Westminster July 20 after leading authorities on a pursuit following a robbery at the Fashion Island shopping mall in Newport Beach.  The robbery was reported just after 4 p.m. at the Neiman Marcus store at the mall after seven men entered it and stole unspecified items, according to reports…


12 Teens Charged for ‘Swarming-Style’ Robberies Near Canada’s Wonderland in Vaughan, Ontario

Ontario’s York Regional Police have charged 12 youths for a string of swarming-style robberies in the City of Vaughan in June, near Canada’s Wonderland and the surrounding area. The youths were arrested and charged with multiple offences, including robbery, assault, mischief under $5,000, and causing a disturbance, the police said in a statement on July…


[PREMIERING at 3PM ET] Ep. 33: LAPD Asks Citizens for Vigilance Amidst Increase in Various Crimes | The Larry Elder Show

Vice President Kamala Harris and former first lady Michelle Obama are leading contenders for the Democratic Party’s 2024 presidential nomination if President Joe Biden chooses not to run again, according to a new poll. ============== A series of robberies in Los Angeles has prompted the Los Angeles Police Department to issue a community alert to…


[PREMIERING NOW] Ep. 33: LAPD Asks Citizens for Vigilance Amid Increase in Various Crimes | The Larry Elder Show

Vice President Kamala Harris and former First Lady Michelle Obama are leading contenders for the Democratic Party’s 2024 presidential nomination if President Joe Biden chooses not to run again, according to a new poll. ============== A series of robberies in Los Angeles has prompted the Los Angeles Police Department to issue a community alert to…