Authorities arrested 117 suspects during a massive crackdown on retail theft across California.
The daylong operation, led by the California Highway Patrol, took place on Dec. 20 amid a rise in thefts during the holiday time, officials said.
Law enforcement agencies from across the state participated in the large event which resulted in 117 arrests for organized retail theft and related crimes.
Officers recovered 767 stolen items which were worth over $38,000. Photos of the arrests show a collection of stolen clothes, shoes, fragrances and more. Three stolen vehicles were also found, along with two illegal firearms.
Charges the suspects faced included petty theft, grand theft, organized retail crime, felon in possession of a firearm, and auto theft.
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A collection of stolen merchandise was found during a statewide retail theft crackdown including clothing, shoes, fragrances and more. (California Highway Patrol) -
Three stolen vehicles wee found during a statewide retail theft crackdown. (California Highway Patrol) -
A collection of stolen merchandise was found during a statewide retail theft crackdown including clothing, shoes, fragrances and more. (California Highway Patrol) -
A collection of stolen merchandise was found during a statewide retail theft crackdown including clothing, shoes, fragrances and more. (California Highway Patrol)
