"Violent" incidents are on the rise at Target stores, CEO says
Organized retail crime is impacting Target and other retailers, and shoppers can be in "harm's way," CEO Brian Cornell said.
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Oz Investigates: Alarming Rise In Mom Shoplifters
The National Association for Shoplifting Prevention reports that there are 27 million shoplifters currently in the U.S. Interestingly, the majority of people within this alarming statistic aren't stealing out of necessity but instead describe a feeling of not being able to help themselves.
Police: Woman Arrested After Hiding Stolen Meat In Her Pants
Police in Florida say a woman's shopping trip to Publix ended in the meat department after she tried to steal several steaks by hiding them in her pants.
Tips Sought To I.D. Man And Woman Wanted For Theft At AT&T Store [PHOTO]
Police said the same two individuals were previously seen at stores in Farmington Hills and Novi.
Police Looking For Man Who Shoplifted From Westland Macy's, Assaulted Security Officer
Police in Westland are asking for the public's help identifying a subject wanted for shoplifting and assaulting a security officer.
Police: Man Urinated in Walmart While Stuffing Trout Down Pants
The 54-year-old was charged with shoplifting, vandalism, indecent exposure and public intoxication.
Couple Accused In Sex Toy Theft After Getting Engaged At Walmart
A Michigan couple's engagement is off to a rocky start.
Police: 12, 13-Year-Old Stepbrothers Caught Shoplifting On Christmas Eve
While many people were doing their last-minute shopping on Christmas Eve, police say two young step-brothers were doing some Christmas stealing.
4 Busted For Black Friday Thefts At Somerset Mall
The Black Friday discounts apparently weren't enough for two women and two young men at the Somerset Collection in Troy.
Sheriff Makes Change For Shoplifters To Go Straight To Jail
The Kalamazoo County sheriff is making a change that allows police officers to take arrested shoplifting suspects straight to jail, rather than issue them citations.
Police Arrest Shoplifting Suspects Who Were Shot At By Home Depot Customer
Authorities say two men suspected of shoplifting from a local Home Depot store during an incident that gained nationwide attention have been taken into custody.
Parents Sue Walmart, Police Over Livonia Shoplifting Stop
The parents of a mentally disabled woman are suing Walmart and police after she was stopped for suspected shoplifting at a Detroit-area store.
$3M In Victoria's Secret Products Among Items Stolen In Massive Retail Fraud Ring
Five people have been arrested, including a mother-daughter Macomb County team.
Cops: Drug-Addicted Shoplifter Stabs Home Depot Security Guard With Dirty Syringe
Police say an armed citizen came to the aid of security guards at a metro Detroit Home Depot store who were being attacked by a drug-addicted shoplifter with a dirty syringe.
Police: Mom Teams Up With 7-Year-Old To Shoplift At Walmart
A 41-year-old woman was arrested after she apparently used her 7-year-old son to help steal several items from a metro Detroit Walmart.
Shoplifting Expected To Spike This Holiday Season
"It can be as simple as people feeling pressured to buy things they can't afford or being too impatient to wait in line," Shulman said. But it can also be an addiction.
2 Face Charges After Threatening Store Detective With Gun On Black Friday
Two women face armed robbery charges after threatening an Old Navy store detective with a gun during Black Friday shopping.
Police: Woman Used Child In Shoplifting Scheme
Police say a 49-year-old Metro Detroit woman used her 11-year-old daughter to shoplift from an Old Navy store.
Kleptomaniac Turned Therapist Helps Others Control Urge To Steal
A local lawyer who spent a decade of his life with an addiction to stealing is now using his experiences to help other kleptomaniacs turn their lives around.
Study: Retail Crimes Continue to Rise
According to a recent study, leading retailers are reporting increases in organized retail crime and shoplifting.
Organized Retail Crime A Threat To Business
They shop with a list and get in and out of a store quickly. But we're not talking about your Grandma at the grocery store.
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United Autoworkers strikes spread to Chicago and Lansing as 7,000 more workers join the picket line
Jeep maker Stellantis was spared from the third round of strikes.
Oxford High School shooter will get life in prison, no parole, for killing 4 students, judge rules
A teenager who killed four students at Michigan's Oxford High School will be sentenced to life in prison.
Dianne Feinstein, California senator who broke glass ceilings, dies at 90
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Clock is ticking as United Autoworkers threaten to expand strikes against Detroit automakers Friday
The United Auto Workers strike against Detroit's big three automakers that spread to dozens of parts distribution centers one week ago may grow worse soon.
Ex-Detroit police chief James Craig will join GOP primary for US Senate in Michigan, sources tell AP
Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig is planning to announce a Republican bid for U.S. Senate in Michigan next week.
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UAW President Shawn Fain calls for an additional 7,000 workers to go on strike
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain on Friday called for an additional 7,000 UAW workers to strike at noon Friday at Ford and General Motors plants.
Judge: Oxford High School shooter can be sentenced to life without parole
Sentencing is scheduled for December 8.
Ex-Detroit police chief James Craig will join GOP primary for US Senate in Michigan, sources tell AP
Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig is planning to announce a Republican bid for U.S. Senate in Michigan next week.
United Autoworkers strikes spread to Chicago and Lansing as 7,000 more workers join the picket line
Jeep maker Stellantis was spared from the third round of strikes.
UAW targets more Ford and GM plants as union expands autoworker strike
UAW President Shawn Fain said 7,000 union workers in Chicago and Lansing, Michigan, will join the historic strike.
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United Autoworkers strikes spread to Chicago and Lansing as 7,000 more workers join the picket line
Jeep maker Stellantis was spared from the third round of strikes.
Clock is ticking as United Autoworkers threaten to expand strikes against Detroit automakers Friday
The United Auto Workers strike against Detroit's big three automakers that spread to dozens of parts distribution centers one week ago may grow worse soon.
Canadian union sets deadline in GM contract negotiations
Unifor announced it has set a negotiation deadline with General Motors in Canada for 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 9.
State officials allocate $65 million for development around paused Ford battery plant in Marshall
The Michigan Strategic Fund Board voted on Tuesday to allocate the funding incentives.
UAW President Shawn Fain calls for an additional 7,000 workers to go on strike
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain on Friday called for an additional 7,000 UAW workers to strike at noon Friday at Ford and General Motors plants.
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End of an era: Last Netflix DVDs being mailed out Friday
The once-iconic DVD-by-mail service obliterated Blockbuster video stores and provided a springboard into video streaming that's transformed entertainment.
Actor Michael Gambon, who played Harry Potter's Dumbledore, dies at 82
Michael Gambon, the British-Irish actor who portrayed Dumbledore in the latter 6 of the 8 "Harry Potter" movies, has died after a bout of pneumonia.
WGA ends strike, releases details on tentative deal with studios
The Writers Guild of America released the details of their tentative agreement with Hollywood studios and have unanimously voted to end the nearly 150-day strike.
"Survivor" returns for season 45 Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 8 p.m. ET
Through longer weekly episodes, "Survivor" will take a deeper dive into the players' stories as they're stranded on the stunning islands of Fiji.
Michigan caricature artist celebrates individuality
Many businesses struggled to survive during the COVID-19 pandemic, and some found creative ways to thrive. Michigan artist Robert Bauer did just that.
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Dianne Feinstein, California senator who broke glass ceilings, dies at 90
Dianne Feinstein was the longest-serving woman in the U.S. Senate as well as the longest-serving senator from California.
UAW targets more Ford and GM plants as union expands autoworker strike
UAW President Shawn Fain said 7,000 union workers in Chicago and Lansing, Michigan, will join the historic strike.
A college degree can boost your pay. Here are top schools for income
Americans are growing increasingly skeptical of the value of college, but some alums are pulling in close to $200,000 a year a decade after graduating.
Former lawmaker who led Michigan marijuana board is sent to prison for bribery
A man formerly known as a powerful Michigan lawmaker is going to federal prison for nearly five years.
Federal agencies detail impacts of shutdown with deadline fast approaching
The Department of Homeland Security said nearly 72% of its workforce, or about 185,000 employees, would be kept on the job with their pay delayed.
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More than 260,000 toddler books recalled due to choking hazard
Plastic rings can detach from the Rainbow Road Road series board books sold at Sam's Club, Target and other retailers nationwide.
FDA updates Ozempic label with potential blocked intestines side effect
The FDA stopped short of saying the potentially life-threatening condition was caused by the drugs, which have become popular for weight loss.
How to get the new COVID vaccine for free, with or without insurance
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Michigan to receive $3 million for youth mental health services
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David Montgomery runs wild as Lions beat Packers 34-20 to take early command of NFC North
David Montgomery rushed for 121 yards and three touchdowns, and the Detroit Lions asserted themselves as the team to beat in the NFC North, dominating the first half and beating the Green Bay Packers 34-20.
Mel Tucker's attorneys prepare for possible lawsuit against Michigan State University after firing
A day after Michigan State University officially fired football head coach Mel Tucker, his attorneys sent a notice to preserve records to the university for possible litigation.
No. 2 Michigan is preparing to defend old-school Nebraska option offense in its first road game
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Miguel Cabrera's career coming to close with Tigers, leaving lasting legacy in MLB and Venezuela
Miguel Cabrera's career will end with the Detroit Tigers on Sunday against Cleveland at Comerica Park, where a sold-out crowd will include a few thousands fans paying for standing-room only tickets to cheer for him one more time.
Hawkeyes will test Michigan State acting coach's claim that his team is on verge of a breakthrough
Michigan State acting coach Harlon Barnett says the Spartans are very close to a breakthrough.
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Michigan Matters - Detroit's future getting a reboot through startups
The Motor City's heritage was built on companies launched here that grew into huge corporations like Ford and General Motors.
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UAW President Shawn Fain calls for an additional 7,000 workers to go on strike
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain on Friday called for an additional 7,000 UAW workers to strike at noon Friday.
NEXT Weather Forecast September 29, 2023 (Today)
Dry conditions today with warmer temperatures today, but not much sunshine. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter tells us when we'll see sunshine, hot temps, and if more fog will form. www.cbsdetroit.com/weather
NEXT Weather Forecast September 29, 2023 (Today)
Dry conditions today with warmer temperatures today, but not much sunshine. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter tells us when we'll see sunshine and when temps will get hot! www.cbsdetroit.com/weather
Black fathers speak on being present and breaking stereotypes
CBS News Detroit spoke to a few Black fathers who say they're breaking the stereotype of absentee fathers.
Grosse Pointe community holds vigil honoring 19-year-old killed in crash
The Grosse Pointe community held a vigil honoring 19-year-old Honor Wallace, a Southern Methodist University student who was killed by a suspected drunk driver.