Criminal
Dec. 6, 2021
Bonta touts arrests, charges in organized Bay Area retail theft case
Five defendants pleaded guilty to felony charges, including conspiracy to commit organized retail theft, receiving stolen property, money laundering and a special allegation of the aggravated white collar enhancement of over $500,000. The charges arise from a scheme to resell goods stolen from targeted Bay Area retailers, including CVS, Target and Walgreens.
Accountability was Attorney General Rob Bonta’s message during a press conference Friday afternoon in San Mateo County as he announced the sentencing of five defendants involved in what he called the largest organized retail theft bust in the state’s history, based on the complexity of the ring, the amount of merchandise stolen and the value of the goods.
The five defendants pleaded guilty to felony charges, including conspiracy to commit ...
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