LOS ANGELES, CA (Thechieftainspear) – A police operation targeting retail theft led to the discovery of an estimated $300,000 worth of stolen merchandise inside a Los Angeles store, authorities announced Wednesday.
The investigation, conducted by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), resulted in a search warrant being executed at a retail business located near 6th Street and Alvarado Street in the city’s Westlake district, just across from MacArthur Park.
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Upon entering the store, officers uncovered a concealed stockroom packed with stolen merchandise. Shelves were stacked with a variety of goods, including beauty and skincare products, healthcare items, sneakers, clothing, tumblers, and various accessories.
Investigators determined that the stolen inventory originated from well-known retailers such as Ross, TJ Maxx, Target, CVS, and Walgreens. Due to the sheer volume of recovered items, police had to rent a U-Haul truck to transport the merchandise.
The store’s operator was taken into custody on suspicion of receiving stolen property. Authorities have not yet released the suspect’s identity, and the case remains under active investigation .
