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The California Highway Patrol seized an estimated $300,000 worth of stolen Lego sets from four locations in Los Angeles and Orange counties, arresting four individuals on charges related to organized retail theft, grand theft, and conspiracy. The stolen Legos were allegedly taken from stores like Target, Home Depot, and Lowe’s, then sold under the guise of being legitimately obtained.
A man was arrested in Hawthorne after police found $5 million worth of stolen Nike merchandise, including thousands of pairs of shoes, clothing, accessories, and unique prototypes in a warehouse. Roy Lee Harvey Jr., 37, was booked on suspicion of receiving stolen property and is accused of redistributing and reselling the stolen merchandise. The Los Angeles Police Department is seeking information about the alleged crime.
San Francisco police have made several arrests and recovered thousands of dollars in stolen merchandise during blitz operations against retail theft in the city. The recent operations have targeted businesses like drug stores, grocery stores, and apparel stores, resulting in dozens of arrests and a drop in larceny cases by 10 percent citywide since last year. Police Chief Bill Scott emphasized that the city will not tolerate criminals ransacking businesses and thanked the officers for ensuring a safe environment for businesses and shoppers.
California Highway Patrol's Organized Retail Theft Task Force recovered over $200,000 worth of stolen merchandise and arrested 10 suspects involved in a retail theft fencing operation. The operation, selling stolen goods at swap meets in Los Angeles, was discovered in the backyard of a private residence where the stolen merchandise was stored. The recovered items included stolen goods from Victoria's Secret, Amazon, CVS, Rite Aid, and Ralphs stores. The suspects, from the South L.A. neighborhood of Compton, were apprehended, and nearly $45,000 in cash was seized as evidence.
Authorities in Los Angeles recovered over $200,000 worth of stolen retail merchandise and arrested 10 suspects involved in a retail theft fencing operation. The operation, which sold stolen goods at swap meets, was discovered in the backyard of a private residence. Stolen merchandise from stores such as Victoria's Secret, Amazon, CVS, Rite Aid, and Ralphs was found, along with nearly $45,000 in cash. The suspects, from the South L.A. neighborhood of Compton, were apprehended, and the California Highway Patrol is committed to combating organized retail crime in the region.
A mob of over 30 people ransacked a Nordstrom store in Los Angeles, stealing approximately $60,000 to $100,000 worth of handbags and clothes. The suspects, wearing hooded sweatshirts, rushed into the store and grabbed merchandise before fleeing. This incident follows a similar "flash mob" robbery at an Yves Saint Laurent store in Glendale, California, where thieves escaped with around $300,000 worth of goods. Authorities are working to hold those responsible accountable and prevent future attacks on retailers.
Police in Greece are investigating a burglary at Dick's Sporting Goods, where an unknown number of suspects broke into the store and stole merchandise. The investigation is ongoing and no arrests have been made yet.