Homestead DoorDash driver charged in tip jar thefts
Richard Morfa, 44, admitted to both thefts and told police he had a drug problem, arrest records show.
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Richard Morfa, 44, admitted to both thefts and told police he had a drug problem, arrest records show.
The owners of Zensations Garden, who have run the business for 12 years, estimate that about $1,000 worth of plants and other items were taken.
They face several charges, including conspiracy to commit racketeering, dealing in stolen property, and organized retail theft.
A Kendall sneaker shop was ransacked early Thursday by a group of thieves who made off with vintage and custom items, according to the store's owners.
Surveillance video shows suspects stealing baby formula and hygiene products in two separate Publix thefts, the Broward Sheriff's Office says.
The operation, uncovered in a three-year investigation launched in 2022, targeted retailers like CVS, Walgreens, Home Depot, Publix and Walmart, detectives said.
Police said an estimated $9,000 worth of electronics were taken from the store.
A couple from Connecticut is charged with allegedly orchestrating a retail theft operation that may have cost Lululemon as much as $1 million.
Inflation and its impact on the price of everyday items is what's causing many shoplifters to commit retail theft, according to LendingTree survey.
A growing number of retailers are considering equipping security and other employees with body cams in a bid to deter thefts.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed a bill that seeks to prevent "smash and grab" thefts and "porch piracy."
Miami-Dade police say a man is facing charges for what they said was his participation in the ongoing theft of retail goods and the sale of counterfeit cigar boxes and labels.
Miami-Dade police say a man is facing charges for what they said was his participation in the ongoing theft of retail goods and the sale of counterfeit cigar boxes and labels.
Miami-Dade police say a man is facing charges for what they said was his participation in the ongoing theft of retail goods and the sale of counterfeit cigar boxes and labels.
Skimming devices rose in prominence over the past decade on card readers at gas pumps and ATMs. A device at the Rochester self-checkout even caught police off guard.
Self-service machines were first introduced during the 1980s to lower labor expenses
Rise in "organized" retail crime is threatening the safety of employees and customers, according to Target.
South Miami police are warning area businesses to be on the lookout for a woman they say was captured on video stealing from stores.
South Miami police are warning area businesses to be on the lookout for a woman they say was captured on video stealing from stores.
The suspect involved in the dognapping of a French bulldog at a Kendall pet shop last month has been arrested.
Retailers large and small say they're struggling to contain an escalation in store crimes
The suspect told deputies he left his debit card so he "could come back later and pay" for the items he took
Detectives identified the man as 32-year-old Lazaro Cabrera-Calero