One of the men is also accused of having a gun and drugs.
Employees quickly reported the theft, and deputies located a car thought to be the suspects' a short distance away near Campo Road and pulled the vehicle over.Sign up for NBC San Diego newsletters.
Taken into custody were Christopher Esparza, 29; Eduardo Gonzalez, 34; Jason Castillo, 26; Jesus Lopez, 32; and Jose Castillo, 28. All of the men are suspected of conspiracy to commit a crime, shoplifting and gang allegations. Deputies said Esparza was also in possession of a loaded .22 caliber semi-automatic handgun and ammunition, as well as four pills believed to contain fentanyl and what is suspected to be a half-gram of methamphetamine. It's expected that he will also face charges related to an outstanding felony warrant, illegally possessing a firearm and ammunition, carrying a concealed weapon while in public and possessing a controlled substance while being armed.
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