On October 27, 2025, Seattle police arrested twelve people during a retail theft operation at Lowe’s on Rainier Avenue South. The operation involved patrol officers, GIU detectives, and store loss prevention staff.
Three people were charged with burglary and nine with shoplifting. Police recovered $1,679 in stolen goods. Some suspects were booked into King County Jail, while others were released at the scene. All suspects are now barred from the store. GIU detectives will continue to investigate…