California authorities say they've busted a ring of professional shoplifters who stole $135,000 worth of merchandise from retailers like Macy's, Abercrombie, and Lululemon
Authorities announced on Monday that nine people were charged over allegations that they were members of an"organized retail theft ring operating throughout California" that targeted brands like Macy's, Columbia Sportswear, Abercrombie & Fitch, J.C. Penney, and Lululemon.organized retail crimeOrganized theft rings often function as shadow businesses, and can be linked to organized crimes.
The latest California ring's alleged modus operandi matches the organized retail crime playbook. In its statement, Bonta's office said"the suspects allegedly stole and transported hundreds of thousands of dollars' worth of goods, held the items, and shipped them internationally." In a statement, California Attorney General Rob Bonta said that"nine defendants" were hit with felony charges at the Los Angeles County Superior Court, and five were arrested. Thesaid that California Highway Patrol investigated the case since 2021, and retrieved"$62,000 in cash and $135,000 of stolen merchandise from major retailers." The group allegedly operated across California, from Los Angeles to Sacramento.
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