Brother-sister duo linked to retail thefts across North Texas totaling nearly $28K

LAKE WORTH (CBSNewsTexas.com) – A brother-sister duo has been arrested in connection to a string of retail thefts throughout North Texas.

Future Goynes, 22, and Dexter Goynes, 19, have been arrested on Feb. 27 following a automobile pursuit. Greater than $2,800 value of stolen merchandise was recovered from their automobile. 

Objects that have been recovered included baskets crammed with candles from Bathtub & Physique Works.

The siblings have been linked to comparable thefts in Allen, Frisco, Irving, Fort Value, Lewisville, Euless, Highland Village, Carrollton, Wylie, Watauga and Weatherford.

Lake Value police say the entire mixed loss is an estimated $27,774.

“All through historical past, the black market sale of stolen items has supplied a income for legal organizations,” mentioned Lake Value Police Chief J.T. Manoushagian. “On the floor, candle theft could seem insignificant. However in actuality, organized retail theft feeds most of the underlying crime issues that communities throughout our nation are experiencing.” 

The siblings have been charged with participating in legal exercise – a felony.

Police say they anticipate extra expenses and arrests.

Companies or people with info on different crimes the siblings could also be concerned in are requested to contact detectives at LWCID@lakeworthtx.org or by calling (817) 237-1224.