San Francisco store tests new shopping method to deter ‘rampant shoplifting’

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – A longtime San Francisco business is trying something new to curb what it says has been “rampant shoplifting.” Fredericksen’s Hardware and Paint in Cow Hollow is now offering a one-on-one shopping experience. The idea is to separate actual customers from those looking to steal from the store. During certain hours, Fredericksen’s … Read more

New Zealand’s first refugee lawmaker resigns after claims of shoplifting

WELLINGTON — New Zealand’s first refugee lawmaker resigned after local media aired allegations she had shoplifted several times at local high-end boutiques. Without referring to the specific allegations, Golriz Ghahraman, a member of New Zealand’s Green Party and its justice and foreign affairs spokesperson, resigned with immediate effect, saying that “stresses relating to my work” … Read more

Connecticut officer who shocked shoplifting suspect 3 times is charged with assault, cruelty

NAUGATUCK, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut police officer who shocked a shoplifting suspect three times with a stun gun, including when the man was on the ground apologizing, has been charged with third-degree assault and cruelty. Naugatuck Officer Nicholas Kehoss turned himself in to state police on Monday after an arrest warrant was issued, state … Read more

‘Picket Fences’ Child Star Adam Wylie Busted, Alleged Shoplifting at Target

Former child actor Adam Wylie — who starred on the hit show, “Picket Fences” — is in a little hot water for hitting up the ol’ Target boutique and allegedly leaving without paying for a bunch of stuff. Burbank PD tells TMZ … the loss prevention team at the local Target store spotted Adam on … Read more