Five individuals were arrested in connection with the theft ring. Investigators recovered over $130,000 in merchandise and over $60,000 in cash.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a series of charges Friday, targeted at a group of individuals involved with an organized retail theft ring.
The charges were filed against nine suspects, five of which were detained following a search and arrest operation in Los Angeles on Monday, while three others were charged in a separate complaint Tuesday. One of the suspects is reportedly still at large. The suspect's charged on Tuesday were also charged for allegedly possessing an additional $17,000 worth in stolen merchandise. "Organized retail theft hurts businesses, employees, and the public — and this criminal activity will not be tolerated in California. Today we take another step toward tackling this issue by announcing the arrests and felony charges against individuals alleged to be participants in an organized criminal scheme targeting retailers throughout our state.
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