Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Wednesday the takedown of a large-scale organized retail theft ring spanning across the state, with the investigation leading to more than $900,000 worth of stolen merchandise recovered.
Seven people have been arrested in Martin County, including at least one individual from Hialeah. They are being held in the Martin County jail and face several charges, including conspiracy to commit racketeering, dealing in stolen property and organized retail theft.
According to the Attorney General’s office, the multi-agency investigation began in November 2024. The investigation revealed that shoplifters, known as “boosters,” targeted major retailers like CVS, Walgreens, Publix, Burlington, Macy’s and Ulta stores across 12 different counties. The thieves would fill bags with stolen health and beauty products…