Identity theft crimes spike every year around the holidays for numerous reasons. Not the least of which is the fact that people are out and about, frequently in crowds, and not paying attention to what's going on around them. Shopping online is no safer. Many thieves wait for this time of year when people are doing a lot of shopping online to ply their trade.
Of course, there are things you can do to help keep yourself safe while you're shopping online. Read on to learn a few.
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Woman Arrested on Grand Theft Charges
Recently, a woman shopping at Walmart in Stevenson Ranch was arrested after she tried to leave the store without paying. According to reports, the woman was attempting to push a full cart out of the store when the loss prevention employees stopped her. They called the police and, when they showed up, the woman was arrested on suspicion of grand theft and petty theft. The value of the items in the cart was estimated to be $1,400.
Which Laws Cover Theft?
Petty theft is covered under California P...
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Mall Robbery Suspect Arrested
Recently, a person suspected of a robbery at Valencia Town Center has been arrested. According to reports, four suspects entered the Macy's and began picking up items and stuffing them into their waistbands.
When one of the suspects attempted to leave the store, loss prevention personnel attempted to stop him. The other three suspects converged on the loss prevention employee and a scuffle ensued during which one of the suspects dropped a shirt containing a key fob on the floor.
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