The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department recovered more than $400,000 in stolen cargo on July 17, authorities announced Saturday.

LASD Major Crimes Bureau detectives informed deputies with the Santa Clarita Valley Station that a semi-truck carrying stolen cargo was detected in the Valencia area. Deputies searched the area and found a semi-truck loaded with stolen goods.

“They observed several individuals actively unloading the stolen cargo and transferring the merchandise into a Penske box truck,” LASD said.

More than $400,000 in stolen cargo was recovered in Los Angeles County on July 17, 2026. (LASD)

More than $400,000 in stolen cargo was recovered in Los Angeles County on July 17, 2026. (LASD)

More than $400,000 in stolen cargo was recovered in Los Angeles County on July 17, 2026. (LASD)

More than $400,000 in stolen cargo was recovered in Los Angeles County on July 17, 2026. (LASD)

The suspects unloading the truck allegedly tried to run from deputies, but were ultimately arrested.

“When the suspects realized they had been detected, they attempted to flee but were immediately detained by responding deputies,” LASD said. 

Four suspects were taken into custody in Valencia. Investigators also found a second Penske box truck loaded with stolen cargo nearby.

Authorities did not release the names of the suspects arrested. The case remains under investigation by LASD’s Major Crimes Bureau.

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