A large-scale organized retail theft and fraud operation that trafficked in stolen merchandise and leveraged a nationwide gift card scheme exploiting older victims was dismantled, authorities said.
The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office began tracing thefts in June and uncovered a network operating across the Bay Area and beyond.
On Tuesday, Oct. 21, deputies served five search warrants at homes, storage units and a warehouse in San Jose and Campbell, arresting six people…