SAN JOSE, CA — Three people were arrested in Santa Clara County last week on allegations of running an organized retail theft operation out of two residences in San Jose.
An enforcement operation by the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office recovered about $88,500 worth of allegedly stolen merchandise from TJ Maxx and Target stores, according to a statement from the Sheriff’s Office on Thursday.
The residences were allegedly being used to store the merchandise before reselling it. Images shared by the Sheriff’s Office showed jeans, perfume and handbags among the allegedly stolen items. The Sheriff’s Office said $10,000 in cash was also recovered.
The investigation began when store detectives at TJ Maxx accused the suspects of repeatedly robbing stores around the Bay Area and selling the goods at flea markets.
Two suspects were arrested during the serving of a search warrant by the Sheriff’s Office, while a third was already in state custody, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
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