In the East Bay, authorities apprehend alleged shoplifters suspected of stealing a substantial $24,000 from Safeway.
In a joint operation between the San Ramon Police Department (SRPD) and the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office, two individuals have been arrested in San Ramon, California, in connection with a series of organized retail thefts.
The arrests followed an investigation by SRPD's Organized Retail Theft Suppression Team. The pair is accused of being responsible for five separate thefts in San Ramon, causing nearly $9,500 in losses. They were also linked to 43 more theft incidents at Safeway locations across the Bay Area, with an estimated $14,500 in stolen goods.
The suspects were caught after allegedly stealing a large quantity of merchandise from a Safeway store in San Ramon. The San Ramon Police Department emphasized its continued commitment to combating organized retail theft and protecting local businesses and the community.
Both suspects now face 12 felony charges. The arrests are part of a broader effort to address organized retail theft in the region.
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