Three arrested, $2k of merch recovered during Rancho Cordova retail theft operation

Aydian Ahmad
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(FOX40.COM) — A retail theft operation recently conducted in Rancho Cordova led to five people getting arrested and the recovery of nearly $2,000 worth of merchandise, according to police.

In April, the Rancho Cordova Police Department held the shoplifting operation at a retail store on Olson Drive to deter organized shoplifting rings from operating in the city, police said.

“The operation was a success, yielding three fresh felony arrests, 14 citations, 14 notices of trespass, and a recovery of nearly $2,000 in merchandise,” the agency said on Facebook.

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Police said they also located a vehicle matching the description of two people who stole items from a nearby beauty store during the operation.

“Officers recovered approximately $400 worth of stolen merchandise, located both occupants of the vehicle, [who were] positively identified by witnesses, arrested, and charged with felony organized retail theft,” Rancho Cordova police said.

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