Police bust retail theft ring, recover $15,000 in stolen goods

A joint operation between the Cornelius Police Crime Reduction Unit and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department led to a search warrant on July 10 at an apartment in the 2100 block of Prospect Drive.

Operation: “Every Rose has Its Thorn,” targeted Tony Williams, 34, in connection with thefts exceeding $100,000, the Cornelius Police Department stated.

During the search, officers recovered approximately $15,000 in stolen property, a stolen vehicle, and a loaded firearm, Cornelius police said.

Williams has been charged with five counts of felony larceny. Additional warrants are pending for felony organized retail theft over $100,000 and felony possession of a firearm by a convicted felon…

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