Major retail chains that closed in 2021 due to dwindling profits, spike in thefts
Several retailers, including CVS, Macy's and Walgreens, have announced the closure of locations in various cities, citing a number of factors from changing consumer attitudes and future health needs to issues with spikes in crime.
Southwest Airlines passenger pleads guilty to federal charge of assault on flight attendant: report
A California woman has pleaded guilty to a federal charge in connection with an alleged assault against a Southwest Airlines flight attendant, according to a report.
Tips for spotting and avoiding personal loan scams
Personal loan scams have been on the rise. Here are six red flags that can help you identify scammers and find reputable personal loan lenders.
Chicago small businesses suffer from crime plague with no 'effort' from city to stop it
Chicago businesses are suffering and asking for help as theft crimes increase in the city.
COVID relief fraud nears $100B, Secret Service says
The release of COVID-19 federal relief funds has unleashed a wave of individuals and criminal networks responsible for what the Secret Service says is nearly $100 billion in stolen benefits.
Ex-CEO charged with embezzling $15M to fund lavish lifestyle
A former CEO has been charged with embezzling more than $15 million from her employer and using stolen money to pay for a lavish lifestyle, including travel, jewelry and family weddings, according to federal prosecutors.
Fox Business Poll: Higher crime rates across the US a large concern for voters
A Fox Business survey finds an overwhelming majority are concerned about crime nationally.
California crime ring investigation uncovers 15,000 stolen items worth $200,000
During the recent wave of smash-and-grab robberies, California Highway Patrol’s Organized Retail Crime Task Force investigators and the San Francisco Police Department’s Retail Theft Unit discovered a large retail theft operation involving approximately 15,000 stolen items.
TSA confiscates record number of guns at airports nationwide in 2021
The agency said in certain cases, authorities will arrest the passenger for being in possession of a firearm at a security checkpoint.
Instacart driver enraged by pro-police flag allegedly runs over elderly couple's groceries
The Blaine Police Department wrote on its Facebook page that an elderly couple reported that their groceries had been run over and that they were left with a derogatory note written on the receipt.
California Retailers Association fighting for additional retail crime task forces: 'It's not letting up'
The California Retailers Association asked the governor's office for funding for two additional task forces, pushing the total number in the state to five.
Flash-mob thieves used social media to plan crimes
A recent rash of thefts by fast-moving mobs at stores were organized on social media and committed by people who often didn’t know one another, according to law-enforcement officials.
Larry Nassar victims reach $380 million settlement
USA Gymnastics, U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee and their insurers have agreed to fund a $380 million settlement with victims of longtime national team physician Larry Nassar, drawing to a close a five-year legal battle that has upended American Olympic sports governance.
Los Angeles crime wave forces celebrity designer to close her store: 'It's just such a scary time'
Celebrity fashion designer Elle B. Mambetov has closed her store in Los Angeles, citing the recent spike in “grab and go” crimes that are taking place.
Uber, Lyft drivers want more protection as rising crime keeps many off the roads
Lyft driver Lamont Liner thought he was picking up a regular fare in Chicago late last year. Instead, his passengers pulled out a pistol and stole his car and phone. He hasn’t returned to drive for the app since, even as ride-sharing companies have tried to tempt drivers with more money.
San Francisco's vaunted tolerance dims amid brazen crimes
Politically liberal San Franciscans are used to living cheek by jowl with open drug use, feces-infested streets and petty crime. But a surge in home break-ins and brazen shoplifting has some residents feeling that the city they fell in love with is in decline.
Uber helping detectives solve Florida 'grandparent scams'
Detectives in Tampa are asking Uber to help solve a “grandparent scam” that conned $10,000 from a 75-year-old man who was told his granddaughter needed the money to get out of jail.
Don't let your holidays get hijacked by gift card scams
Gift cards are now used in 25% of all scams, to the tune of nearly $500 million worth of fraud since 2018.
Monsanto to plead guilty to illegal pesticide use in Hawaii
The Monsanto agrochemical company said Thursday in court documents that it has agreed to plead guilty to illegally using and storing pesticides in Hawaii and will pay $12 million in fines.
Delta flight diverted, man arrested for alleged assault on flight attendant and air marshal
A flight from Washington, D.C., to Los Angeles on Thursday was diverted to Oklahoma City after an unruly passenger assaulted a flight attendant, police said.