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Proprietor Of Cosmetics Outlet Was Slain While Confronting Pilferers

Jacksonville, FL – An almost 70-year-old proprietor of a cosmetics establishment, met a tragic end in December 2024. She was fatally struck by a fleeing vehicle while interceding with individuals engaged in theft at her Beauty Max store, situated on Atlantic Boulevard. Reports indicate that the business owner pursued persons who had purloined goods from her store. As the culprits absconded their automobile, she was hit and sustained mortal wounds. The occurrence, captured on security footage, depicted a male absconding with merchandise valued at $300 US dollars, trailed by a female who calmly exited after Kim initiated pursuit. One individual was apprehended in relation to the event and charged with grand larceny. Nevertheless, Dobbins failed to appear for her recent sentencing subsequent to entering a guilty plea and is now being sought on a warrant for non-appearance. Law enforcement officials have suggested that a minimum of three suspects were implicated, including the operator ...

Manhattan's Beauty Supply Store Merchants Were Indicted For Trading Pilfered Items

 Two proprietors of a Manhattan beauty supply shop, Rehana's Cosmetics, Inc., were accused of selling over $1 million worth of pilfered items. The merchandise was purportedly stolen from various merchants, including Macy’s, Rite Aid, Walgreens, Victoria’s Secret, and Bath & Body Works. The owners, Bibi Rehana Khan and Aaron Khan, were indicted on charges of criminal possession of stolen property. A search of their store and adjacent storage units revealed a vast trove of stolen goods, sufficient to fill 450 cardboard boxes. The recovered articles encompassed beauty cosmetics, apparel, designer handbags, playthings, kitchen utensils, and over-the-counter medications. Prosecutors assert that the shop was a well-known venue for reselling stolen merchandise. This crime is indicative of a broader pattern of escalating commercial theft. A national enforcement initiative targeting retail theft, and encompassing over 100 areas and 30 merchants, has resulted in numerous apprehensio...