Bellevue police have dismantled a major organized retail theft ring, arresting members responsible for stealing over $500,000 in merchandise from Lululemon stores across the West Coast, including Washington, Oregon, and California. The ring, described as prolific shoplifters, included a mother-daughter duo among its members, both convicted felons. Prosecutors revealed that at least 42 stores were targeted by the theft ring. In a separate but similar incident, three individuals were arrested in Arizona for a series of thefts at Target stores, accumulating more than $70,000 in stolen goods. Additionally, an individual was apprehended for stealing over $500,000 worth of merchandise from two jewelry stores at the Houston Premium Outlet Mall.
Investigators say the alleged thief stole more than $500,000 worth of merchandise from two jewelry stores in October and April. https://t.co/cogQIvIUu7
Investigators say the alleged thief stole more than $500,000 worth of merchandise from two jewelry stores at the Houston Premium Outlet Mall in October and April. https://t.co/IhvQ1WWpit
BUSTED: Police shutdown shoplifting spree as thieves caught on video stashing thousands of dollars worth of stolen goods in a plastic tote at major retailer. https://t.co/hN3udpOmUo
Tucson police arrest 3 in shoplifting spree that hit Target stores https://t.co/NIKaqaFEBW
2 women, teen arrested after alleged retail theft spree across Phoenix, Tucson areas: https://t.co/xvwmM6sTkC https://t.co/d6UorAUCVI
BUSTED! Two women and a teenager are facing organized retail theft charges after police say they hit up 12 stores across the Valley and Tucson, stealing more than $70K worth of merchandise. WATCH VIDEO of the brazen act 🔽 https://t.co/vUqxj67x48
Three arrests made in organized theft spree at Targets across Arizona https://t.co/iQVXQgPrHP
Prosecutors say at least 42 stores were hit by the theft ring. https://t.co/IRjQm5tuYE
Busted in Bellevue. Cops say a West Coast crew of prolific shoplifters ransacked numerous stores in WA, OR, and CA. They allegedly got away with more than $500K of merch, primarily from Lululemon. Police say two of the suspects are a mother-daughter team of convicted felons. https://t.co/FPjbZt0yMK
Bellevue police arrested members of a West Coast retail theft ring who officers claim are responsible for stealing over $500,000 in merchandise. https://t.co/LwwpMszbbx
Bellevue police bust 'major' organized retail theft ring targeting Lululemon stores https://t.co/xqTp2UfoG2
WATCH: Shoplifters steal hundreds in merchandise from Newbury Street boutique https://t.co/DiLhkUdtzg