A suspect was arrested for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from Southern California stores.

Earlier this week, police officers responded to a Target store in Chino after security reported an ongoing theft.

The male suspect had loaded a shopping cart filled with merchandise and left the store without paying, officers said.

The suspect loaded the stolen goods into a U-Haul truck and fled the area. Police later spotted the truck on the 60 Freeway and pulled the driver over.

Inside the box truck, over $1,500 worth of stolen merchandise was found. Police said the suspect, identified only as a Gardena resident, was allegedly responsible for over $33,000 worth of retail thefts in other neighborhoods.

During the arrest, police also found fentanyl inside his vehicle.

The suspect was taken into custody on charges of grand theft, four outstanding warrants for theft and narcotics, and possession of fentanyl. 

His identity was not released as the case remains under investigation.

Footage of the theft can be seen in the video player above.

Detectives are asking for the public’s help finding William Clifford Douglas, 39, of Los Angeles, who was last seen on Sept. 5 at 12:44 p.m. on the 2600 block of Charford St. in Glendora.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said Douglas is diabetic and requires daily medical attention, and he has a diminished mental capacity. His family is concerned for his well-being.

Douglas is described as a white man, 6 feet 5 inches tall and weighs 320 pounds. He has brown hair and eyes, and was last seen wearing a grey/white t-shirt and blue jeans.

Detectives said he has a possible destination of Lancaster Metro Station.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Homicide Bureau Missing Persons Detail at 323-890-5500.

To reach out anonymously, call “Crime Stoppers” at 800-222-TIPS (8477).

An auto repair shop in the San Fernando Valley was up in flames on Saturday, resulting in explosions and burned vehicles, according to authorities.

The Los Angeles Fire Department confirmed the blaze Saturday afternoon. It was reported just before noon at 16816 W Saticoy Street in Lake Balboa.

The shop was identified as New Century Auto Body & Paint.

The shop, a 70-year-old one-story structure, and several vehicles were burned as a result. Authorities said that multiple explosions occurred inside the shop as firefighters arrived, likely related to vehicles or equipment inside.

No injuries were reported. According to LAFD, the blaze was difficult for crews as they battled 108 degree temperatures.

The 3,544 square foot building was consumed in the fire, per officials. It took crews 63 minutes to knock it down.