An undercover retail theft operation conducted by Philadelphia police resulted in 39 arrests at CVS locations across the city, including a targeted enforcement effort in Center City.
Police said 26 individuals were arrested earlier in the week at nine CVS stores as part of a coordinated initiative addressing retail theft. An additional 13 people were taken into custody during an undercover operation at a CVS store at 11th and Market streets, bringing the total number of arrests to 39.
The operation followed concerns raised by CVS about ongoing theft activity. Officers worked inside stores during the enforcement effort, monitoring suspected incidents before making arrests…