Risk managers at retail organizations are focusing on safety and loss prevention protocols to address the recent trend of criminal flash mobs during the holiday season. While estimated losses from ...

Dec. 3 (UPI) --A five-year FBI report shows shoplifting incidents related to flash mob groups are responsible for more than $8 million in stolen goods. On Wednesday, the uniform crime reporting unit ...

Despite “flash robs” not being much of a problem in the District, Councilmember Phil Mendelson (D-At Large) doesn’t want to take any chances. Montgomery County officials concerned about flash mob ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Federal Bureau of Investigation headquarters are pictured in February in Washington, D.C. On Wednesday, the FBI's uniform ...