A series of robberies and burglaries have occurred in various locations, including stores in Montclair, Fort Worth, Pennsylvania, Brentwood, and Chicago. Suspects stole thousands of dollars in designer handbags, fragrances, and items using gift bags. Incidents involved armed robberies, violent armed robbery crews firing shots, dragging victims, and robbing multiple stores. Victims ranged from individuals to businesses, with some incidents resulting in serious injuries and hospitalizations.