Arrests Made in LA's Flash Mob Robbery Spree at Nike and Best Buy Stores

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Ten individuals have been arrested in a two-day undercover operation targeting organized retail thefts at the Nike Community Store in East Los Angeles. The store has reportedly lost up to $1 million in stolen merchandise over the past year. The operation, conducted by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, resulted in the recovery of over $3,000 worth of stolen goods. Four of the arrests were for felonies, and two suspects had outstanding warrants. The investigation also identified two criminal street gangs involved in organized retail theft.
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