A Montgomery Village, MD man is among eight people arrested in connection with an organized retail theft operation accused of stealing nearly $3 million in merchandise from Home Depot, Lowe’s, and other retailers across multiple states, according to authorities in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
Noe Amilcar Umana-Espinal, 35, of Montgomery Village, was arrested along with seven Philadelphia residents. An arrest warrant has also been issued for a ninth suspect from New York.
Investigators allege the group was responsible for hundreds of thefts beginning in August 2025, targeting high-value merchandise including electrical wire, flooring, and power tools. The operation reportedly involved more than 30 individuals and extended across Pennsylvania and at least 18 other states…