Los Angeles police have arrested 11 people in a shoplifting case.
Authorities say the arrests took place on May 19. As part of the operation, officers worked with retailers at the FIGat7th shopping plaza and saturated the area with staff to catch thieves.
LAPD was able to recover merchandise the thieves attempted to steal, including shoes, slippers and a baseball cap.
The 11 people arrested have been identified as:
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19-year-old Nicole Allman-Dean
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20-year-old Breajanika Johnson
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20-year-old Serlo Allyene
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21-year-old Nanely Esquivel
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24-year-old Parris Gregory
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28-year-old Donald Gregory
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33-year-old Ailena Vargas
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34 year old Ted Newman
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37-year-old Gabriel Simmons
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47-year-old Ebony Holt
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57-year-old Jerry Ivory
Due to Los Angeles County’s Misdemeanor Schedule, several suspects have been cited and released, while the remaining suspects are being held because they had outstanding warrants for their arrest.
Organized shoplifting is a major problem for LA County businesses; last year 200 cases were filed.
Retail crime has also increased across the state. California Democrats hope to continue pursuing progressive policies when it comes to organized corporate theft, while also trying to combat the issue across the state.
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