LA County Sheriff's Department's Organized Retail Theft Crime Task Force arrested multiple individuals and recovered $500k+ merchandise in a fencing bust, highlighting increasing smash and grab crimes in California.

The LA County Sheriff's Department's Organized Retail Theft Crime Task Force conducted a significant fencing bust in downtown L.A., detaining multiple individuals believed to be involved in a $500k+ operation. The recovered merchandise, from retailers including Nordstrom, Rite Aid, and Food 4 Less, highlights the increasing prevalence of smash and grab crimes in California. Since October, the task force has arrested over 500 suspects and recovered $8.26 million worth of stolen goods.