Beware the Next “Joey Diamonds.” Greenwich Police Teach How to Spot Shoplifters

Jaw-dropping stories of audacious shoplifters ranging from to Winona Ryder to ring-swallower “Joey Diamonds,” entertained, but also informed a room full of Greenwich Avenue shopkeepers on Monday night. Greenwich Detective Mark Solomon gave a talk on preventing retail theft for the Chamber of Commerce at the police station. A room full of jewelry store and high-end clothing store employees learned about trends in counterfeit money, credit, debit and gift cards, as well as what to do during a robbery versus a larceny, the former being differentiated by the thieves’ willingness to use force. While amateur shoplifters often give themselves away with nervous behavior, professional shoplifters are more difficult to spot. “This is their business. Continue Reading →