Los Angeles, Ca
$300,000 worth of stolen goods found in Southern California retail theft bust
Police discovered around $300,000 worth of stolen merchandise in a massive Southern California retail theft bust Wednesday.
Los Angeles police were investigating a retail theft case when a search warrant was served at a store on 6th and Alvarado Streets, across from MacArthur Park in L.A.’s Westlake neighborhood.
Inside the retail store, police discovered a large stockroom lined with shelves that were filled with stolen goods.
Photos of the bust showed a massive collection of beauty products, skincare items, healthcare products, sneakers, clothing, tumblers, accessories and more.
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Police discovered around $300,000 worth of stolen merchandise in a massive retail theft bust at a store in L.A.’s Westlake neighborhood on March 5, 2025. (Los Angeles Police Department) -
Police discovered around $300,000 worth of stolen merchandise in a massive retail theft bust at a store in L.A.’s Westlake neighborhood on March 5, 2025. (Los Angeles Police Department)
The merchandise was reportedly stolen from local retailers including Ross, TJ Maxx, Target, CVS and Walgreens. Police said the estimated retail value of the stolen goods was around $300,000.
The volume of items was so overwhelming that police said they needed to rent a U-Haul truck to remove the merch.
The suspect who was operating the store was arrested for receiving stolen property.
No further details, including the suspect’s identity, were released as the case remains under investigation.
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