During the final shopping days leading up to Christmas, multiple California law enforcement agencies participated in a coordinated enforcement operation aimed at combating organized retail theft and promoting a safe shopping environment throughout the state.
The operation resulted in 66 arrests for organized retail theft and related offenses. Law enforcement agencies recovered more than 552 stolen items with an estimated value of $14,050.86.
The statewide blitz was coordinated by the California Highway Patrol, in collaboration with the Hemet Police Department, Santa Monica Police Department, Santa Ana Police Department, Chino Police Department, San Diego Police Department, and the Orange County and Riverside County District Attorney’s Offices.
