MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — The Martin County Sheriff’s Office is holding a news conference on the arrest of three people accused of participating in an organized retail theft scheme that targeted multiple hardware stores across Florida.

The investigation, dubbed “Operation Hammertime,” led to the arrests of Johnny Batista, 19, Roberto Hernandez-Castro, 39, and Roberto Aldana Ferrera, 31.

Last week, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said, “This group of criminals carefully orchestrated thefts across at least 13 counties to turn over illicit proceeds as quickly as possible.”

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Uthmeier said the crew allegedly committed smash-and-grab burglaries at local hardware stores, including Ferguson Waterworks, Grainger, Electric City, Sewell’s Hardware and other small businesses. Uthmeier said the suspects would select high-end tools, throw them in large bins and leave the stores without paying.

The thefts were allegedly committed across Martin, Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, Orange, Polk, Brevard, Seminole, St. Lucie, Indian River, Duval, Sarasota and Pinellas counties. Authorities said the stolen goods were then taken to Miami-Dade County, where they were sold.

The suspects were charged with:

RacketeeringConspiracy to commit racketeeringBurglary of a structure causing more than $1,000 in damage (five counts)Attempted burglary of a structure causing more than $1,000 in damage (two counts)Grand theft causing damage of more than $1,000 (three counts)Possession of burglary tools (15 counts)Attempted burglary of an unoccupied structure (three counts)Burglary of an occupied structureBurglary of an unoccupied structure (five counts)Grand theft between $5,000 and $10,000 (two counts)Grand theft between $750 and $5,000 (four counts)

As of this writing, Batista is being held in the Palm Beach County Jail. Ferrera is facing charges in Georgia and will be extradited to Florida. Hernandez-Castro remains at large and is wanted on an active arrest warrant.

The Martin County Sheriff’s Office led the investigation with assistance from the Office of Statewide Prosecution.

The sheriff’s office news conference will begin at 2 p.m. on Tuesday.