Pearland police say a months-long probe into an alleged retail theft crew has ended with eight arrests and a stash of merchandise they believe was swiped from major chains across the Houston area. Investigators report recovering more than $20,000 in suspected stolen goods during searches of local homes, and all eight people are now facing organized retail theft charges. The case, which authorities say involves several family members, grew out of an investigation that started late last year.
What police say
According to Pearland police, the department’s Special Investigations Unit first traced the operation to three women allegedly tied to a Nov. 30, 2025 theft at the Academy Sports & Outdoors in Pearland. From there, detectives say the case…..