LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA — Authorities have arrested several suspects accused of operating a large-scale retail theft ring that caused more than $900,000 in losses to Home Depot stores across Southern California.
According to a report from KTLA 5 News, the suspects were allegedly involved in a “sophisticated fraud and theft operation” that spanned multiple counties, targeting power tools, hardware, and high-value equipment commonly resold online or through secondary markets.
A Massive Multi-Store Operation
Investigators say the group strategically stole large quantities of merchandise from Home Depot locations throughout Southern California before transporting the items to private storage sites and warehouses.
The photo released by authorities shows shelves stacked floor-to-ceiling with brand-new power tools — including popular brands such as DeWalt, Milwaukee, and Bosch — believed to be part of the stolen inventory recovered during search warrants…