The National Retail Federation had said that nearly half of the industry’s $94.5 billion in missing merchandise in 2021 was the result of organized theft. It was likely closer to 5 percent.
Category: Robberies and Thefts
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The Undoing of George Santos
Lying is one thing in politics. But lying and stealing for the sake of Ferragamo and Hermès?
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Vincent Asaro, Mobster Acquitted in Lufthansa Heist, Dies at 86
In a stunning verdict, he was found not guilty of participating in the storied 1978 theft, retold in the film “Goodfellas.” Then he went to prison over a road rage incident.
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The Police Seized My Rental Car Reported Stolen and Avis Won’t Refund Me
A traveler was visiting family when police impounded her vehicle, saying it had been reported stolen. Why wouldn’t Avis give her money back, and why would they rent her a stolen car in the first place?
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‘Beetlejuice 2’ Props Are Stolen From Set, Police Say
A 150-pound art sculpture and a decorated lamppost were taken from the movie set in Vermont, the authorities said.
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Has Your Watch Been Lost or Stolen?
Whether a database created by Richemont will actually help curb thefts may depend on how many people use it.
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Forests, Band from Singapore, Played On After U.S. Robbery
Forests, a band from Singapore, ended its tour in New York in high spirits, two weeks after being robbed in California.