February 16, 2005 Update
There have been several thefts and frauds this week at various stores in the Oakland and Somerset Malls. These include stolen merchandise, employee theft and fraudulent checks.
On 2/15 at 6:50 pm, at Kohls, 500 John R, a black male suspect stole bedding and fled out through the west doors. Loss prevention officers confronted the suspect, who assaulted the LPO and threatened to get a gun. The Suspect fled in a waiting green Chevy Beretta with an out of state plate, Z72K, driven by a black female.
A suspect was confronted in the parking lot of the Farmer Jack on 1237 Coolidge with a cart-full of stolen groceries. The suspect fled the area in a white 90s Toyota with heavy damage to the passenger side. The suspect is described as a black male, 5 8 190 lbs., blue jeans, black shirt, dark shoes and a green and blue Charlotte Hornets hat. The recovered groceries were valued at $646.04.
Crime Prevention Tips
Retail establishments should consider the application of CCTV systems as well as hiring a security guard service.
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Register attendants should be trained in to what to look for on fraudulent credit cards and checks.
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Have cashiers ask to see every credit card or gift card that is presented, just long enough to check its validity, even it the customer swipes it themselves.
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Check the numbers on the card against the account number on the receipt.
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If the numbers dont match, retain the card and call the police immediately.
Businesses should properly mark scrap material and post a sign that the material is not for junking. This will cut down on any confusion and help the Police during prosecution.
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